Simona Pappalardo is a producer who collaborated closely with Mark Steyn on his GB News program from its launch in mid-2022 until the show's suspension in October 2023 following Steyn's hospitalization for a serious bacterial infection. In her production role, she oversaw the daily live broadcasts that covered topics such as politics, immigration, and cultural issues from a perspective often aligned with conservative viewpoints. The program faced regulatory scrutiny from Ofcom prior to its hiatus, with episodes ruled in breach of broadcasting standards on multiple occasions. Prior to GB News, Pappalardo had experience producing content for Steyn's independent online show, contributing to his transition to broadcast television.