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{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name = Bradley Keremy Jyle Walsh
| name = Bradley Walsh
| image = Bradley Walsh in 2012 (cropped).jpg
| image = Bradley Walsh in 2012 (cropped).jpg
| caption = Walsh in July 2012
| caption = Walsh in July 2012
| birth_name = Bradley John Walsh
| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1960|6|4|df=y}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1960|6|4|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Watford]], [[Hertfordshire]], England
| birth_place = [[Watford]], [[Hertfordshire]], England
| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|television presenter|singer}}
| occupation = Actor, television presenter, singer
| years_active = 1988–present
| years_active = 1988–present
| children = 2, including [[Barney Walsh|Barney]]
| children = 2, including [[Barney Walsh|Barney]]
| spouse = {{marriage|Donna Derby|1997}}
| spouse = {{marriage|Donna Derby|1997}}
}}
}}
'''Bradley John Walsh''' (born 4 June 1960) is an English actor, television presenter, comedian, singer, and former professional [[association football|footballer]].
'''Bradley Walsh''' (born 4 June 1960) is an English actor, television presenter, comedian, singer, and former professional [[association football|footballer]].


Walsh's acting roles on television include [[Danny Baldwin]] in the [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]] soap opera ''[[Coronation Street]]'' (2004–2006), DS Ronnie Brooks in the procedural series ''[[Law & Order: UK]]'' (2009–2014), and [[Graham O'Brien]] in the [[BBC One]] sci-fi series ''[[Doctor Who]]'' (2018–2022). He has also presented various television game shows, including [[Wheel of Fortune (British game show)|''Wheel of Fortune'']] (1997), ''[[The Chase (British game show)|The Chase]]'' (2009–present), ''[[Odd One In]]'' (2010–2011), [[Keep It in the Family (British game show)|''Keep It in the Family'']] (2014–2015), ''[[Cash Trapped]]'' (2016–2019), and ''[[Blankety Blank]]'' (2020–present).
Walsh's acting roles on television include [[Danny Baldwin]] in the [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]] soap opera ''[[Coronation Street]]'' (2004–2006), DS Ronnie Brooks in the procedural series ''[[Law & Order: UK]]'' (2009–2014), and [[Graham O'Brien]] in the [[BBC One]] sci-fi series ''[[Doctor Who]]'' (2018–2022). He has also presented various television game shows, including [[Wheel of Fortune (British game show)|''Wheel of Fortune'']] (1997), ''[[The Chase (British game show)|The Chase]]'' (2009–present), ''[[Odd One In]]'' (2010–2011), [[Keep It in the Family (British game show)|''Keep It in the Family'']] (2014–2015), ''[[Cash Trapped]]'' (2016–2019), and ''[[Blankety Blank]]'' (2020–present).


Walsh hosted the ITV variety show ''[[Tonight at the London Palladium]]'' (2016–2019) and was a team captain on the sports-themed panel show ''[[Play to the Whistle]]'' (2015–2017). He appeared as the coach in the 2001 comedy film ''[[Mike Bassett: England Manager]].'' Since 2019, he has starred in ''[[Bradley Walsh & Son: Breaking Dad]]'' alongside his son Barney, and the two began hosting the reboot of ''[[Gladiators (2024 British TV series)|Gladiators]]'' on BBC One in 2024. He also often appears onstage, particularly in [[pantomime]]s.
Walsh hosted the ITV variety show ''[[Tonight at the London Palladium]]'' (2016–2019) and was a team captain on the sports-themed panel show ''[[Play to the Whistle]]'' (2015–2017). He appeared as the coach in the 2001 comedy film ''[[Mike Bassett: England Manager]].'' Since 2019, he has starred in ''[[Bradley Walsh & Son: Breaking Dad]]'' alongside his son [[Barney Walsh|Barney]], and the two began hosting [[Gladiators (2024 British TV series)|the reboot of ''Gladiators'']] on BBC One in 2024. He also often appears onstage, particularly in [[pantomime]]s.


As a singer, Walsh has released the studio albums ''[[Chasing Dreams]]'' (2016) and [[When You're Smiling (Bradley Walsh album)|''When You're Smiling'']] (2017), with the two respectively reaching No. 10 and 11 on the [[UK Albums Chart]].
As a singer, Walsh has released the studio albums ''[[Chasing Dreams]]'' (2016) and [[When You're Smiling (Bradley Walsh album)|''When You're Smiling'']] (2017), with the two respectively reaching No. 10 and 11 on the [[UK Albums Chart]].


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
Bradley John Walsh was born in [[Watford]] on 4 June 1960,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.findmypast.co.uk/search/results?datasetname=england+%26+wales+births+1837-2006&firstname=bradley&lastname=walsh&eventyear=1960&eventyear_offset=0&county=hertfordshire|title=Search Results for England & Wales Births 1837–2006|website=findmypast.co.uk|accessdate=7 December 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://companycheck.co.uk/director/905880091|title=Bradley John Walsh|work=Company Check|access-date=2 June 2015}}</ref> the son of Scottish mother Margaret and English father Daniel. He grew up in [[Leavesden, Hertfordshire|Leavesden]] and has a sister named Kerri. He attended [[Francis Combe Academy|Francis Combe School]] in [[Garston, Hertfordshire|Garston]], where he was voted most likely to become a TV host.<ref name=SchoolReunion /><ref name="Francis Combe prospectus" /> After high school, he got an apprenticeship at [[Rolls-Royce Limited|Rolls-Royce]]'s aircraft engine factory in Watford.<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/doctor-who-star-bradley-walsh-13248114|title=Doctor Who star Bradley Walsh reveals Ray Winstone persuaded him to act again|first=Marc|last=Baker|date=15 September 2018|website=mirror}}</ref>
Bradley Walsh was born in [[Watford]] on 4 June 1960,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Seaman |first=Molly |date=2023-10-26 |title=Bradley Walsh’s famous wife, net worth and singing career |url=https://www.devonlive.com/news/celebs-tv/bradley-walshs-famous-wife-net-8859883.amp |access-date=2024-08-18 |website=[[Devon Live]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Shillcock |first=Francesca |date=2020-04-30 |title=Beat the Chasers host Bradley Walsh: age, net worth, and more facts about the TV star |url=https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/2020043089021/bradley-walsh-age-net-worth-height-and-more/?viewas=amp |access-date=2024-08-18 |website=[[HELLO!]] |language=en}}</ref> the son of Scottish mother Margaret and English father Daniel. He grew up in [[Leavesden, Hertfordshire|Leavesden]] and has a sister named Kerri. He attended [[Francis Combe Academy|Francis Combe School]] in [[Garston, Hertfordshire|Garston]], where he was voted most likely to become a TV host.<ref name=SchoolReunion /><ref name="Francis Combe prospectus" /> After leaving school, he got an apprenticeship at [[Rolls-Royce Limited|Rolls-Royce]]'s aircraft engine factory in Watford.<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/doctor-who-star-bradley-walsh-13248114|title=Doctor Who star Bradley Walsh reveals Ray Winstone persuaded him to act again|first=Marc|last=Baker|date=15 September 2018|website=mirror}}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==
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Walsh started his youth football career at [[Wormley Rovers F.C.|Wormley Rovers]]. In 1979, at the age of 18, Walsh became a professional football player for [[Brentford F.C.|Brentford]], although he failed to make the first team, and was regularly a member of the reserves.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~883335,00.html |title=Brentford {{!}} EX BEES ROVER RETURNS |date=16 August 2006 |website=world.brentfordfc.co.uk |access-date=7 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212201634/http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~883335,00.html |archive-date=12 February 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref> While Walsh was at Brentford, he also played for [[Barnet F.C.|Barnet]] on loan, making five [[National League System|Alliance Premier League]] appearances in the 1979–80 season. He also played for [[Tring Town F.C.|Tring Town]], [[Boreham Wood F.C.|Boreham Wood]] and [[Chalfont St Peter A.F.C.|Chalfont St Peter]].<ref>{{cite book |year=1995 |title=Griffin Gazette: Brentford's Official Matchday Magazine versus Chesterfield 30/09/95 |page=13}}</ref> Ankle fractures ended his football career at the age of 22, in 1982.<ref>{{cite news |title=Bradley Walsh: "I was up there with Cumberbatch and Tennant" |url=https://www.radiotimes.com/news/2014-03-12/bradley-walsh-i-was-up-there-with-cumberbatch-and-tennant/ |access-date=9 March 2019 |work=Radio Times |date=12 March 2014 }}</ref>
Walsh started his youth football career at [[Wormley Rovers F.C.|Wormley Rovers]]. In 1979, at the age of 18, Walsh became a professional football player for [[Brentford F.C.|Brentford]], although he failed to make the first team, and was regularly a member of the reserves.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~883335,00.html |title=Brentford {{!}} EX BEES ROVER RETURNS |date=16 August 2006 |website=world.brentfordfc.co.uk |access-date=7 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212201634/http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~883335,00.html |archive-date=12 February 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref> While Walsh was at Brentford, he also played for [[Barnet F.C.|Barnet]] on loan, making five [[National League System|Alliance Premier League]] appearances in the 1979–80 season. He also played for [[Tring Town F.C.|Tring Town]], [[Boreham Wood F.C.|Boreham Wood]] and [[Chalfont St Peter A.F.C.|Chalfont St Peter]].<ref>{{cite book |year=1995 |title=Griffin Gazette: Brentford's Official Matchday Magazine versus Chesterfield 30/09/95 |page=13}}</ref> Ankle fractures ended his football career at the age of 22, in 1982.<ref>{{cite news |title=Bradley Walsh: "I was up there with Cumberbatch and Tennant" |url=https://www.radiotimes.com/news/2014-03-12/bradley-walsh-i-was-up-there-with-cumberbatch-and-tennant/ |access-date=9 March 2019 |work=Radio Times |date=12 March 2014 }}</ref>


He participates in [[Soccer Aid]], a charity football match in which England takes on The Rest of the World, with teams made up of celebrities and football legends.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://socceraid.unicef.org.uk/players.html|title=Soccer Aid Teams|publisher=Unicef UK|access-date=18 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170819020344/https://socceraid.unicef.org.uk/players.html|archive-date=19 August 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> He helped England win the [[Soccer Aid|2006]] events as a player and the [[Soccer Aid|2012]] and [[Soccer Aid|2016]] events as a coach. Walsh made an episode for Soccer Aid in June 2022.
He has participated in [[Soccer Aid]], a charity football match in which England takes on The Rest of the World, with teams made up of celebrities and professional footballers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://socceraid.unicef.org.uk/players.html|title=Soccer Aid Teams|publisher=Unicef UK|access-date=18 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170819020344/https://socceraid.unicef.org.uk/players.html|archive-date=19 August 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> He helped England win the [[Soccer Aid|2006]] events as a player and the [[Soccer Aid|2012]] and [[Soccer Aid|2016]] events as a coach. Walsh made an episode for Soccer Aid in June 2022.{{cn|date=July 2024}}


=== Television career ===
=== Television career ===
Following his football career, Walsh had a variety of jobs, including working as a bluecoat at [[Pontins]]<ref name=Independent_Interview_2006 /> in [[Morecambe]] for three months.<ref name=Telegraph_Interview_2012 /> In October 1982, performing as a newcomer comedian, he came third in a [[Talent show|talent contest]] at the Rolls-Royce Sports and Social Club in his home town of Leavesden.<ref>{{cite news | title = Immaculate display – Leavesden Talent Contest | newspaper = [[The Stage]] | date = 28 October 1982 | page = 5 | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001180/19821028/041/0005 | access-date = 24 September 2019 }}{{subscription required|via=britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk}}</ref>
Following his football career, Walsh had a variety of jobs, including working as a bluecoat at [[Pontins]]<ref name=Independent_Interview_2006 /> in [[Morecambe]] for three months.<ref name=Telegraph_Interview_2012 /> In October 1982, performing as a newcomer comedian, he came third in a [[Talent show|talent contest]] at the Rolls-Royce Sports and Social Club in his hometown of Leavesden.<ref>{{cite news | title = Immaculate display – Leavesden Talent Contest | newspaper = [[The Stage]] | date = 28 October 1982 | page = 5 | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001180/19821028/041/0005 | access-date = 24 September 2019 }}{{subscription required|via=britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk}}</ref>


Walsh was recruited by television channel [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]], who offered him the role as presenter on one of the network's new game shows, ''Midas Touch''. In 1997, Walsh was asked to front the British adaptation of the popular US game show ''[[Wheel of Fortune (British game show)|Wheel of Fortune]]'', following the decision of long-time presenter [[Nicky Campbell]] to leave the show after more than eight years.
Walsh was recruited by television channel [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]], who offered him the role as presenter on one of the network's new game shows, ''Midas Touch''. In 1997, Walsh was asked to front the British adaptation of the popular US game show ''[[Wheel of Fortune (British game show)|Wheel of Fortune]]'', following the decision of long-time presenter [[Nicky Campbell]] to leave the show after more than eight years.
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In January 2009, Walsh began appearing in [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]] crime drama ''[[Law & Order: UK]]''. He played the character of DS Ronnie Brooks, a recovering alcoholic who has been in the police force for more than twenty years. From 2009 until 2014, Walsh starred in a total of 53 episodes. After the eighth series, Walsh decided to take a break from the programme and ITV decided to rest the show, though it has not been cancelled, and is on a hiatus. Walsh said he would "like the opportunity to pursue other drama projects which ITV are developing".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a575439/itv-to-rest-law--order-uk-as-bradley-walsh-quits.html#~oGTWNVNcUxoHzK|title=ITV to rest Law & Order: UK as Bradley Walsh quits|work=Digital Spy|access-date=2 June 2015|date=4 June 2014}}</ref>
In January 2009, Walsh began appearing in [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]] crime drama ''[[Law & Order: UK]]''. He played the character of DS Ronnie Brooks, a recovering alcoholic who has been in the police force for more than twenty years. From 2009 until 2014, Walsh starred in a total of 53 episodes. After the eighth series, Walsh decided to take a break from the programme and ITV decided to rest the show, though it has not been cancelled, and is on a hiatus. Walsh said he would "like the opportunity to pursue other drama projects which ITV are developing".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a575439/itv-to-rest-law--order-uk-as-bradley-walsh-quits.html#~oGTWNVNcUxoHzK|title=ITV to rest Law & Order: UK as Bradley Walsh quits|work=Digital Spy|access-date=2 June 2015|date=4 June 2014}}</ref>


In May 2014, Walsh was cast as Brutus in a [[BBC One]] comedy series, ''[[SunTrap]]'', starring alongside [[Kayvan Novak]] and [[Keith Allen (actor)|Keith Allen]]. The show premiered on 27 May 2015.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2014/woody-in-production|title=Woody – brand new BBC One comedy starring Bradley Walsh and Kayvan Novak goes into production – Media Centre|publisher=BBC|access-date=2 June 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bradleywalsh.co.uk/the-sun-trap/|title=Bradley Walsh – The Sun Trap|work=bradleywalsh.co.uk|access-date=2 June 2015}}</ref>
In May 2014, Walsh was cast as Brutus in a [[BBC One]] comedy series, ''[[SunTrap]]'', starring alongside [[Kayvan Novak]] and [[Keith Allen (actor)|Keith Allen]]. The show premiered on 27 May 2015.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2014/woody-in-production|title=Woody – brand new BBC One comedy starring Bradley Walsh and Kayvan Novak goes into production – Media Centre|publisher=BBC|access-date=2 June 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bradleywalsh.co.uk/the-sun-trap/|title=Bradley Walsh – The Sun Trap|work=bradleywalsh.co.uk|access-date=2 June 2015|archive-date=22 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180822023205/http://www.bradleywalsh.co.uk/the-sun-trap/|url-status=dead}}</ref>


In October 2017, the BBC announced that Walsh had been cast as a [[Companion (Doctor Who)|companion]] to [[Jodie Whittaker]] as the [[Thirteenth Doctor]], [[Graham O'Brien]], in the [[Doctor Who (series 11)|eleventh series]] of ''[[Doctor Who]]''.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2017-10-22/doctor-who-bradley-walsh-tosin-cole-mandip-gill-and-sharon-d-clarke-join-jodie-whittaker-as-regular-cast-members/|title=Doctor Who: Bradley Walsh, Tosin Cole, Mandip Gill and Sharon D Clarke join Jodie Whittaker as regular cast members|work=[[Radio Times]]|date=22 October 2017|access-date=22 October 2017}}</ref> He reprised the role for the [[Doctor Who (series 12)|twelfth series]] in 2020 and departed the programme in the 2021 New Year's Day special "[[Revolution of the Daleks]]".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.doctorwhotv.co.uk/revolution-of-the-daleks-preview-confirms-major-cast-exits-a-series-11-character-return-more-94335.htm |title="Revolution of the Daleks" Preview Confirms Major Cast Exits, A Series 11 Character Return & More |work=Doctor Who TV |date=27 November 2020 |access-date=28 November 2020}}</ref> He also appears in the [[Doctor Who (2022 specials)|2022 special]] "[[The Power of the Doctor]]".
In October 2017, the BBC announced that Walsh had been cast as a [[Companion (Doctor Who)|companion]] to [[Jodie Whittaker]] as the [[Thirteenth Doctor]], [[Graham O'Brien]], in the [[Doctor Who (series 11)|eleventh series]] of ''[[Doctor Who]]''.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2017-10-22/doctor-who-bradley-walsh-tosin-cole-mandip-gill-and-sharon-d-clarke-join-jodie-whittaker-as-regular-cast-members/|title=Doctor Who: Bradley Walsh, Tosin Cole, Mandip Gill and Sharon D Clarke join Jodie Whittaker as regular cast members|work=[[Radio Times]]|date=22 October 2017|access-date=22 October 2017}}</ref> He reprised the role for the [[Doctor Who (series 12)|twelfth series]] in 2020 and departed the programme in the 2021 New Year's Day special "[[Revolution of the Daleks]]".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.doctorwhotv.co.uk/revolution-of-the-daleks-preview-confirms-major-cast-exits-a-series-11-character-return-more-94335.htm |title="Revolution of the Daleks" Preview Confirms Major Cast Exits, A Series 11 Character Return & More |work=Doctor Who TV |date=27 November 2020 |access-date=28 November 2020}}</ref> He also appears in the [[Doctor Who (2022 specials)|2022 special]] "[[The Power of the Doctor]]".
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In 2014, Walsh presented an episode of ''[[Sunday Night at the Palladium]]''. He returned to the show to present another episode in 2015. In 2016, he presented eight episodes of ''[[Tonight at the London Palladium]]'', a spin-off from the Sunday night series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.itv.com/presscentre/press-releases/bradley-walsh-host-tonight-london-palladium|title=Bradley Walsh to host Tonight At The London Palladium|website=Press Centre}}</ref> A second series began airing in April 2017. On 26 December 2014, Walsh hosted an entertainment special called ''A Christmas Cracker'', filmed at the [[Hammersmith Apollo]] in London.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.itv.com/presscentre/ep1week52/christmas-cracker|title=A Christmas Cracker|publisher=ITV|access-date=2 June 2015}}</ref>
In 2014, Walsh presented an episode of ''[[Sunday Night at the Palladium]]''. He returned to the show to present another episode in 2015. In 2016, he presented eight episodes of ''[[Tonight at the London Palladium]]'', a spin-off from the Sunday night series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.itv.com/presscentre/press-releases/bradley-walsh-host-tonight-london-palladium|title=Bradley Walsh to host Tonight At The London Palladium|website=Press Centre}}</ref> A second series began airing in April 2017. On 26 December 2014, Walsh hosted an entertainment special called ''A Christmas Cracker'', filmed at the [[Hammersmith Apollo]] in London.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.itv.com/presscentre/ep1week52/christmas-cracker|title=A Christmas Cracker|publisher=ITV|access-date=2 June 2015}}</ref>


In May 2016, Walsh guest presented an episode of ''[[The One Show]]'' with [[Alex Jones (Welsh presenter)|Alex Jones]].{{citation needed|date=March 2019}} The same year, Walsh began presenting ''[[Cash Trapped]]'', a daytime game show for ITV. A second and third series aired in 2017 and 2019, respectively.
In 2016, Walsh began presenting ''[[Cash Trapped]]'', a daytime game show for ITV. A second and third series aired in 2017 and 2019, respectively.{{cn|date=July 2024}}


In 2017, Walsh guest-hosted five episodes of ''[[The Nightly Show (British TV series)|The Nightly Show]]'' on ITV, which aired from 3 to 7 April. On 1 May 2019, it was announced that Walsh would host a new [[late-night talk show]] on ITV, titled ''Bradley Walsh's Late Night Guestlist''. The pilot episode, featuring guests [[Holly Willoughby]], [[Maya Jama]] and [[Piers Morgan]], aired on 11 May 2019. A full series was not commissioned.
In 2017, Walsh guest-hosted five episodes of ''[[The Nightly Show (British TV series)|The Nightly Show]]'' on ITV, which aired from 3 to 7 April. On 1 May 2019, it was announced that Walsh would host a new [[late-night talk show]] on ITV, titled ''Bradley Walsh's Late Night Guestlist''. The pilot episode, featuring guests [[Holly Willoughby]], [[Maya Jama]] and [[Piers Morgan]], aired on 11 May 2019. A full series was not commissioned.
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In 2020, Walsh was announced as the host of a one-off festive revival of the game show ''[[Blankety Blank]]'' for the BBC.<ref>{{cite web|last=TVZone|date=28 October 2020|title=BLANKETY BLANK WITH BRADLEY WALSH TO RECORD|url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/blankety-blank-with-bradley-walsh-to-record|access-date=3 February 2021|website=TVZoneUK}}</ref> The show was later commissioned for a full series, and Walsh has presented the show ever since.<ref>{{cite web|date=30 October 2020|title=Blankety Blank to return at Christmas with Bradley Walsh|url=https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/news/6022/blankety-blank-returns/|access-date=3 February 2021|website=British Comedy Guide}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Home|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/?msm_sitemap=2020-09-16|access-date=3 February 2021|website=Radio Times}}</ref>
In 2020, Walsh was announced as the host of a one-off festive revival of the game show ''[[Blankety Blank]]'' for the BBC.<ref>{{cite web|last=TVZone|date=28 October 2020|title=BLANKETY BLANK WITH BRADLEY WALSH TO RECORD|url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/blankety-blank-with-bradley-walsh-to-record|access-date=3 February 2021|website=TVZoneUK}}</ref> The show was later commissioned for a full series, and Walsh has presented the show ever since.<ref>{{cite web|date=30 October 2020|title=Blankety Blank to return at Christmas with Bradley Walsh|url=https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/news/6022/blankety-blank-returns/|access-date=3 February 2021|website=British Comedy Guide}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Home|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/?msm_sitemap=2020-09-16|access-date=3 February 2021|website=Radio Times}}</ref>


In May 2023, the BBC announced that Walsh and his son Barney would be co-presenting the reboot of ''[[Gladiators (2024 British TV series)|Gladiators]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/mediacentre/2023/gladiators-presenters-bradley-and-barney-walsh-confirmed|title= Presenters Ready? Bradley and Barney Walsh are confirmed as hosts of Gladiators|date=3 May 2023|accessdate=3 May 2023|website=bbc.com}}</ref> In December 2023, Walsh hosted the [[Royal Variety Performance]] in the [[Royal Albert Hall]].
In May 2023, the BBC announced that Walsh and his son Barney would be co-presenting the reboot of ''[[Gladiators (2024 British TV series)|Gladiators]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/mediacentre/2023/gladiators-presenters-bradley-and-barney-walsh-confirmed|title= Presenters Ready? Bradley and Barney Walsh are confirmed as hosts of Gladiators|date=3 May 2023|accessdate=3 May 2023|website=bbc.com}}</ref> In December 2023, Walsh hosted the [[Royal Variety Performance]] at the [[Royal Albert Hall]].{{cn|date=July 2024}}


==== Other appearances ====
==== Other appearances ====
In 1997, Walsh had a spot in the Royal Gala celebrating 21 years of the [[Prince's Trust]].
In 1997, Walsh had a spot in the Royal Gala celebrating 21 years of the [[Prince's Trust]].{{cn|date=July 2024}}


In 2005, Walsh was one of the victims of an Undercover in [[List of Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway episodes|Series 5]] of ''[[Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway]]''. At the end of that Undercover, he "stormed off".
In 2005, Walsh was one of the victims of an Undercover in [[List of Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway episodes|Series 5]] of ''[[Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway]]''.{{cn|date=July 2024}}


In 2007, Walsh took part in ''Northern Rock's All Star Golf Tournament'' on [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]], in which his team, Team Europe, won. Walsh stated that he has been playing golf since he was 20.
In 2007, Walsh took part in ''Northern Rock's All Star Golf Tournament'' on [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]], in which his team, Team Europe, won.


In August 2008, Walsh appeared in talent show ''[[Maestro (British TV series)|Maestro]]'' on [[BBC Two]], in which he was placed sixth.
In August 2008, Walsh appeared in talent show ''[[Maestro (British TV series)|Maestro]]'' on [[BBC Two]], in which he was placed sixth.
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Since 2019, Walsh has starred in the ITV travel series ''[[Bradley Walsh & Son: Breaking Dad]]'' alongside his son [[Barney Walsh]].
Since 2019, Walsh has starred in the ITV travel series ''[[Bradley Walsh & Son: Breaking Dad]]'' alongside his son [[Barney Walsh]].


In 2020, Walsh was the "first ever double Undercover victim" in [[List of Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway episodes|Series 16]] of ''[[Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway]]''.
In 2020, Walsh was the "first ever double Undercover victim" in [[List of Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway episodes|Series 16]] of ''[[Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway]]''.{{cn|date=July 2024}}


In May 2022, Walsh appeared on [[BBC Radio 4]]'s ''[[Desert Island Discs]]''; his chosen favourite record, book, and luxury item were "[[Always and Forever (Heatwave song)|Always and Forever]]" by [[Heatwave (band)|Heatwave]], ''[[The Count of Monte Cristo]]'' by [[Alexandre Dumas]], and a set of golf clubs and balls respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0017cq7|title=Bradley Walsh, presenter and actor|website=Desert Island Discs|publisher=BBC Radio Four|date=15 May 2022}}</ref>
In May 2022, Walsh appeared on [[BBC Radio 4]]'s ''[[Desert Island Discs]]''; his chosen favourite record, book, and luxury item were "[[Always and Forever (Heatwave song)|Always and Forever]]" by [[Heatwave (band)|Heatwave]], ''[[The Count of Monte Cristo]]'' by [[Alexandre Dumas]], and a set of golf clubs and balls respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0017cq7|title=Bradley Walsh, presenter and actor|website=Desert Island Discs|publisher=BBC Radio Four|date=15 May 2022}}</ref>
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| 2020
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| ''Bradley Walsh’s How To Win A Gameshow''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.itv.com/presscentre/ep1week52/bradley-walshs-how-win-gameshow|title=Bradley Walsh's How To Win A Gameshow|publisher=itv.com|access-date=14 December 2020}}</ref>
| ''Bradley Walsh's How To Win A Gameshow''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.itv.com/presscentre/ep1week52/bradley-walshs-how-win-gameshow|title=Bradley Walsh's How To Win A Gameshow|publisher=itv.com|access-date=14 December 2020}}</ref>
| One-off special
| One-off special
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| 2022
| 2022
| ''Bradley Walsh: The Laugh's on Me''<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.radiotimes.com/programme/b-yhej3k/bradley-walsh-the-laughs-on-me-season-1/?episode=b-5i1ws3|title=Bradley Walsh: The Laugh's on Me |website=radiotimes.com|access-date=8 December 2022}}</ref>
| ''Bradley Walsh: The Laugh's on Me''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/programme/b-yhej3k/bradley-walsh-the-laughs-on-me-season-1/?episode=b-5i1ws3|title=Bradley Walsh: The Laugh's on Me|website=radiotimes.com|access-date=8 December 2022|archive-date=8 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221208081610/https://www.radiotimes.com/programme/b-yhej3k/bradley-walsh-the-laughs-on-me-season-1/?episode=b-5i1ws3|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| Himself
| Himself
| Two-part biographical series
| Two-part biographical series
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| <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.itv.com/presscentre/epweekweek-51-2023-sat-16-dec-fri-22-dec/royal-variety-performance-2023|title=The Royal Variety Performance 2023|website=itv.com/presscentre|accessdate=18 December 2023}}</ref>
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| 2024–present
| 2024
| ''[[Gladiators (2024 British TV series)|Gladiators]]''
| ''[[Gladiators (2024 British TV series)|Gladiators]]''
| Presenter
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== References ==
== References ==
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Revision as of 14:08, 8 September 2024

Not to be confused with Brad Walsh.

Bradley Walsh
Walsh in July 2012
Born (1960-06-04) 4 June 1960 (age 64)
Watford, Hertfordshire, England
Occupation(s)Actor, television presenter, singer
Years active1988–present
Spouse
Donna Derby
​
(m. 1997)​
Children2, including Barney

Bradley Walsh (born 4 June 1960) is an English actor, television presenter, comedian, singer, and former professional footballer.

Walsh's acting roles on television include Danny Baldwin in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street (2004–2006), DS Ronnie Brooks in the procedural series Law & Order: UK (2009–2014), and Graham O'Brien in the BBC One sci-fi series Doctor Who (2018–2022). He has also presented various television game shows, including Wheel of Fortune (1997), The Chase (2009–present), Odd One In (2010–2011), Keep It in the Family (2014–2015), Cash Trapped (2016–2019), and Blankety Blank (2020–present).

Walsh hosted the ITV variety show Tonight at the London Palladium (2016–2019) and was a team captain on the sports-themed panel show Play to the Whistle (2015–2017). He appeared as the coach in the 2001 comedy film Mike Bassett: England Manager. Since 2019, he has starred in Bradley Walsh & Son: Breaking Dad alongside his son Barney, and the two began hosting the reboot of Gladiators on BBC One in 2024. He also often appears onstage, particularly in pantomimes.

As a singer, Walsh has released the studio albums Chasing Dreams (2016) and When You're Smiling (2017), with the two respectively reaching No. 10 and 11 on the UK Albums Chart.

Early life

Bradley Walsh was born in Watford on 4 June 1960,[1][2] the son of Scottish mother Margaret and English father Daniel. He grew up in Leavesden and has a sister named Kerri. He attended Francis Combe School in Garston, where he was voted most likely to become a TV host.[3][4] After leaving school, he got an apprenticeship at Rolls-Royce's aircraft engine factory in Watford.[5]

Career

Football career

Walsh started his youth football career at Wormley Rovers. In 1979, at the age of 18, Walsh became a professional football player for Brentford, although he failed to make the first team, and was regularly a member of the reserves.[6] While Walsh was at Brentford, he also played for Barnet on loan, making five Alliance Premier League appearances in the 1979–80 season. He also played for Tring Town, Boreham Wood and Chalfont St Peter.[7] Ankle fractures ended his football career at the age of 22, in 1982.[8]

He has participated in Soccer Aid, a charity football match in which England takes on The Rest of the World, with teams made up of celebrities and professional footballers.[9] He helped England win the 2006 events as a player and the 2012 and 2016 events as a coach. Walsh made an episode for Soccer Aid in June 2022.[citation needed]

Television career

Following his football career, Walsh had a variety of jobs, including working as a bluecoat at Pontins[10] in Morecambe for three months.[11] In October 1982, performing as a newcomer comedian, he came third in a talent contest at the Rolls-Royce Sports and Social Club in his hometown of Leavesden.[12]

Walsh was recruited by television channel ITV, who offered him the role as presenter on one of the network's new game shows, Midas Touch. In 1997, Walsh was asked to front the British adaptation of the popular US game show Wheel of Fortune, following the decision of long-time presenter Nicky Campbell to leave the show after more than eight years.

Walsh's tenure on Wheel of Fortune lasted just one year, when he decided to turn his hand to acting. He also appeared on Lily Savage's Blankety Blank.[13]

Acting

Walsh's first acting job was a minor role in the Channel 4 series, Lock, Stock.... He also appeared as Dave Dodds in the 2001 Channel 4 TV film Mike Bassett: England Manager. He returned to ITV in 2002 after landing a regular role in the short lived British soap opera Night and Day. He featured in a total of 52 episodes. In 2003, while appearing in Les Miserables in the West End, he played a minor role in an episode of The Bill spin-off series, M.I.T.: Murder Investigation Team.

On 31 May 2004, he made his first appearance in Coronation Street as factory boss Danny Baldwin, a nephew of the long-running character Mike Baldwin. It was originally envisaged that Walsh's character would be called Vic; however, Walsh asked for the character's name to be changed to Danny after his late father.[14] In December 2006, Walsh was written out of Coronation Street at his own request.[15]

In October 2007, he appeared in TV drama Torn. The following year, Walsh appeared in two episodes of Doctor Who spin-off The Sarah Jane Adventures, in the second story of series two, The Day of the Clown, as a sinister entity that fed off other people's fear. In his role, he played three parts of the same ego: a sinister American-sounding clown called Odd Bob, a mysterious European-sounding ringmaster called Elijah Spellman, and the infamous Pied Piper of Hamelin.[16][17]

In January 2009, Walsh began appearing in ITV crime drama Law & Order: UK. He played the character of DS Ronnie Brooks, a recovering alcoholic who has been in the police force for more than twenty years. From 2009 until 2014, Walsh starred in a total of 53 episodes. After the eighth series, Walsh decided to take a break from the programme and ITV decided to rest the show, though it has not been cancelled, and is on a hiatus. Walsh said he would "like the opportunity to pursue other drama projects which ITV are developing".[18]

In May 2014, Walsh was cast as Brutus in a BBC One comedy series, SunTrap, starring alongside Kayvan Novak and Keith Allen. The show premiered on 27 May 2015.[19][20]

In October 2017, the BBC announced that Walsh had been cast as a companion to Jodie Whittaker as the Thirteenth Doctor, Graham O'Brien, in the eleventh series of Doctor Who.[21] He reprised the role for the twelfth series in 2020 and departed the programme in the 2021 New Year's Day special "Revolution of the Daleks".[22] He also appears in the 2022 special "The Power of the Doctor".

In December 2020, it was announced that Walsh had been cast as Pop Larkin in The Larkins, a new six-part adaptation of The Darling Buds of May. He started appearing on The Larkins in October 2021.[23][24]

Presenting

On 9 September 2007, Walsh hosted the countdown TV's 50 Greatest Stars on ITV, in which people had to vote for their favourite television personalities.[25] Later that year, on 29 December 2007, Walsh hosted the quiz show No. 1 Soap Fan on ITV.[26]

In August 2008, Walsh fronted his own ITV series entitled My Little Soldier, in which young contestants are required to do "grown-up things" such as travelling on their own by train. In November and December 2008, Walsh hosted another game show for ITV, Spin Star.[27]

In June 2009, Walsh became the presenter of ITV game show The Chase, as well as the celebrity editions of the programme.[28] The Chase has become popular, beating rival BBC quiz show Pointless regularly. The show features contestants who take on the "Chaser" in a series of general knowledge quiz rounds. There have also been a number of series of celebrity versions of the show, also hosted by Walsh.

Walsh hosted a pilot for an American version of The Chase in 2012. However, it was decided that Brooke Burns would host the show instead.[29]

Between 2010 and 2011, Walsh was the presenter of the Saturday panel show Odd One In, with regular panellists Peter Andre and Jason Manford.[30]

Since 2012, Walsh has hosted the Crime Thriller Awards on ITV3. He also hosted the Crime Thriller Club on ITV3 in 2013.[31] Walsh also narrated a one-off documentary for ITV called The Circus.

In August 2014, Walsh hosted an ITV series, Come on Down! The Game Show Story, which looked back on the history of British game shows.[32]

On 26 October 2014, after two successful pilots, Walsh began hosting the first series of Keep It in the Family. He returned to host a second series in 2015.[33][34]

In 2014, Walsh presented an episode of Sunday Night at the Palladium. He returned to the show to present another episode in 2015. In 2016, he presented eight episodes of Tonight at the London Palladium, a spin-off from the Sunday night series.[35] A second series began airing in April 2017. On 26 December 2014, Walsh hosted an entertainment special called A Christmas Cracker, filmed at the Hammersmith Apollo in London.[36]

In 2016, Walsh began presenting Cash Trapped, a daytime game show for ITV. A second and third series aired in 2017 and 2019, respectively.[citation needed]

In 2017, Walsh guest-hosted five episodes of The Nightly Show on ITV, which aired from 3 to 7 April. On 1 May 2019, it was announced that Walsh would host a new late-night talk show on ITV, titled Bradley Walsh's Late Night Guestlist. The pilot episode, featuring guests Holly Willoughby, Maya Jama and Piers Morgan, aired on 11 May 2019. A full series was not commissioned.

In 2020, Walsh was announced as the host of a one-off festive revival of the game show Blankety Blank for the BBC.[37] The show was later commissioned for a full series, and Walsh has presented the show ever since.[38][39]

In May 2023, the BBC announced that Walsh and his son Barney would be co-presenting the reboot of Gladiators.[40] In December 2023, Walsh hosted the Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall.[citation needed]

Other appearances

In 1997, Walsh had a spot in the Royal Gala celebrating 21 years of the Prince's Trust.[citation needed]

In 2005, Walsh was one of the victims of an Undercover in Series 5 of Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway.[citation needed]

In 2007, Walsh took part in Northern Rock's All Star Golf Tournament on ITV, in which his team, Team Europe, won.

In August 2008, Walsh appeared in talent show Maestro on BBC Two, in which he was placed sixth.

Since 2015, Walsh has been a team captain on the sports-based panel show Play to the Whistle. Hosted by Holly Willoughby, the first series lasted for seven episodes, beginning in April 2015. The second series began in April 2016, followed by a third in 2017.

Since 2019, Walsh has starred in the ITV travel series Bradley Walsh & Son: Breaking Dad alongside his son Barney Walsh.

In 2020, Walsh was the "first ever double Undercover victim" in Series 16 of Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway.[citation needed]

In May 2022, Walsh appeared on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs; his chosen favourite record, book, and luxury item were "Always and Forever" by Heatwave, The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas, and a set of golf clubs and balls respectively.[41]

Singing career

Walsh approached rival game show host Alexander Armstrong to ask him for singing advice in 2016.[42] The result, in November, was Walsh's release of his debut album, Chasing Dreams, which peaked at number 10 on the UK Albums Chart. It consists of covers of jazz standards such as "That's Life" and "Mr. Bojangles" as well as the title track, an original song written by Walsh.[43] It became the biggest-selling debut album by a British artist in 2016, selling 111,650 copies.[44]

A year later, due to the success of Chasing Dreams, Walsh released a second album, When You're Smiling, consisting of more covers of traditional pop songs, and one original track. It reached number 11 in the charts.

Personal life

Walsh married dancer Donna Derby in 1997. They have a son named Barney, with whom Walsh appeared in the travel series Bradley Walsh & Son: Breaking Dad.[45] Walsh also has a daughter born in 1982 from a previous relationship.[46]

Walsh attends church and has described himself as "very spiritual".[47]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2001 Mike Bassett: England Manager Dave Dodds
The Glow George
2005 Coronation Street: Pantomime Prince Charming/Danny Baldwin Coronation Street Spin-Off film
2007 To Each His Own Cinema Father Segment: "Happy Ending"
2013 Imagine Africa Himself
2016 Mike Bassett: Interim Manager Dave Dodds
The Lights Mr. Elliott Short film

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1995–1996 Midas Touch Presenter
1997 Wheel of Fortune 50 episodes
2000 Lock, Stock... Larry Harmless
The Thing About Vince... Perry
2001 Hotel! Henry
2002–2003 Night and Day Eddie "Woody" Dexter
2003 Reps Terry Arnold
M.I.T.: Murder Investigation Team Phil Seagrove
2004 The Basil Brush Show Mr. Savage
Murder City Ken Hill
2004–2006 Coronation Street Danny Baldwin 391 episodes
2005, 2020 Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway Himself 2 episodes
2007 Torn Steven Taylor
The Old Curiosity Shop Mr. Liggers
2007–2008 The National Lottery Draws Presenter Occasional episodes
2008 The Sarah Jane Adventures Odd Bob
Elijah Spellman
The Pied Piper 		2 episodes
Spin Star Presenter 1 series
2009–2014 Law & Order: UK DS Ronnie Brooks 8 series
2009–present The Chase Presenter 15 series (Regular)
12 series (Celebrity)
2 series (Family)
Guest (Sidemen Edition)
2010–2011 Odd One In 2 series
2012 The Revolting World of Stanley Brown Headmaster 1 episode
2012–2014 The Crime Thriller Awards Presenter Annually
2013 Crime Thriller Club One-off special
2014 Come On Down! The Game Show Story 1 series
A Christmas Cracker One-off special
2014–2015 Sunday Night at the Palladium 2 episodes
Keep It in the Family 2 series
2015 SunTrap Brutus 1 series
2015–2017[48] Play to the Whistle Team captain 3 series
2016–2017 Tonight at the London Palladium Presenter 2 series
2016–2019 Cash Trapped 3 series
2016 Drunk History Arthur Conan Doyle 1 episode
The One Show Guest presenter 1 episode
2017 The Nightly Show 5 episodes
2018 The London Palladium: The Greatest Stage on Earth Presenter One-off special
2018–2022 Doctor Who[49] Graham O'Brien[50] Main role; 22 Episodes (Series 11–12) Guest role: 1 Episode (2022 Specials)
2018 When Dummies Took Over The World Presenter One-off special
2019–present Bradley Walsh & Son: Breaking Dad Himself 4 series; 1 Christmas Special
2019 Bradley Walsh's Late Night Guestlist Presenter 1 episode
2019–2021 Take Off with Bradley & Holly 1 Christmas special; 1 series
2020–present Beat the Chasers 5 series
Blankety Blank 3 series
2020 Bradley Walsh's How To Win A Gameshow[51] One-off special
2021–2022 The Larkins[52] Pop Larkin Main role
2022 Bradley Walsh: The Laugh's on Me[53] Himself Two-part biographical series
2023 Bradley Walsh: My Comedy Heroes Himself Three-part series[54]
The Royal Variety Performance Host [55]
2024–present Gladiators Presenter TV series

Theatre credits

Year Title Role Location
1988 Aladdin Wishee Washee Theatre Royal, Norwich
1991–1992 Liverpool Empire Theatre
1994–1996 Peter Pan Smee The Alban Arena, St Albans
1996–1997 Cash on Delivery Whitehall Theatre
1997–1998 Cinderella Buttons Theatre Royal, Nottingham
1998 Wimbledon Theatre
1999 Run For Your Wife Churchill Theatre
2000–2001 Dick Whittington Dick Orchard Theatre, Dartford
2001–2002 Snow White Muddles White Rock Theatre, Hastings
2002–2003 Cinderella Buttons The Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage
2003 Tom, Dick and Harry Theatre Royal, Windsor
2003–2004 Jack & the Beanstalk The Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage
2006–2007 Cinderella Buttons Milton Keynes Theatre
2007–2008 Aladdin Wishee Washee
2008–2009 New Victoria Theatre, Woking
2010–2011 Peter Pan Smee Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
2013–2014 Cinderella Buttons Orchard Theatre, Dartford
2014–2015 Peter Pan[56] Smee Milton Keynes Theatre
2015 Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure Captain Hook Adelphi Theatre, London (one-off concert)
Cinderella – The World's Biggest Panto[57] Buttons Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham
2017 Peter Pan – The World's Biggest Panto[58] Smee Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham
SSE Arena, Wembley
2023-2024 Foundation Theatres Fire Warden Sydney Lyric Theatre

Discography

Studio albums

Title Details Peak chart positions Certifications
UK
Chasing Dreams
  • Released: 25 November 2016
  • Label: Sony Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
 10
When You're Smiling
  • Released: 10 November 2017
  • Label: Sony Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
 11
  • BPI: Silver

Awards and nominations

Year Award Work Result Notes
2005 National Television Awards Most Popular Actor Coronation Street Nominated
2006 Nominated
British Soap Awards Best Dramatic Performance Won
Best Actor Nominated
Best Storyline Nominated Shared with Jane Danson and Johnny Briggs
2014 National Television Awards Radio Times – TV Detective Law & Order: UK Nominated
2015 Most Popular Entertainment Presenter — Nominated
2018 Most Popular TV Presenter — Nominated
2019 — Nominated
2020 — Nominated
2021 British Academy Television Awards Best Entertainment Performance Beat the Chasers Nominated

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  9. ^ "Soccer Aid Teams". Unicef UK. Archived from the original on 19 August 2017. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
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