Seriously, the new digital series Hot Goss—launching today, Oct. 2—actually takes place inside a sauna (yes, for real). Oh, and did we mention the hunky new hosts will be stripping down and breaking a sweat while recapping the week’s most talked-about celebrity news?
That’s right, Love Island U.K. alum Eyal Booker and social media star Lonnie Marts will give their hot takes on the biggest Hollywood headlines, viral social media moments and the TV shows, movies and music everyone is buzzing about dressed in nothing but gym towels every Wednesday and Thursday (you’re welcome).
Think of it like you’re overhearing hot guys gossiping at the gym.
Keep reading to learn more about Eyal and Lonnie before tonight’s Oct. 2 premiere episode.
Don’t miss Hot Goss every Wednesday and Thursday on E! News’ TikTok, Instagram, X, Facebook and the E! News app.
EYAL BOOKER
After becoming a household name on season four of Love Island U.K., the 29-year-old has become a multi-talented TV and social media star with over one million followers on Instagram and TikTok.
In addition to cohosting Amazon Prime’s recent TV talk show Influenced, the England native has also appeared on series like Celebs Go Dating, Celebrity X Factor, Apocalypse WOW and Love Island Games.
Most recently, Eyal launched his podcast in partnership with Dear Media network, It’s Not That Deep. With an emphasis on life, love and relationships through the male perspective, the podcast puts a microscope on the trials and tribulations of growing, developing and learning in today’s world.
Known for his signature curly hair, Eyal launched his own curl crème brand, WAVY, in 2023. The brand offers high-quality, natural products designed to enhance and define curls and waves, promoting the beauty of embracing natural hair textures.
E!LONNIE MARTS
Lonnie Marts, popularly known by his digital moniker @lonnieiiv, is an American digital content creator, entertainer and host known for his magnetic charm and humor. With nearly 3 million highly engaged fans, Lonnie has risen to digital stardom through his ability to captivate audiences with his comedic skits and feel-good content on social media.
A graduate of Embry-Riddle with an MBA, Lonnie has been featured in Forbes and Rolling Stone for his work as a speaker and ambassador for Meta’s “We The Culture” program, and as a member of TikTok’s Black Creatives Program where he was awarded a $50k grant from MACRO to continue expanding his creativity and work as a top creator on the platform.
He most recently hosted Nickelodeon’s popular news show Nick News Breaks, hosted the red carpet for the 2023 BET Awards and will make his debut as an actor in the upcoming project Senior Prank.
