One of the most popular hosts of TV and radio, Nicholas Peter Andrew Grimshaw renowned as Nick Grimshaw is widely perceived for hosting various radio shows on BBC Radio 1. He is also popular for hosting television show The Album Chart Show.
Nick Grimshaw Mini Bio
Famous TV and radio show host, Nick Grimshaw took his first step in earth on 14th August 1984 in Manchester, England, London. He was grown up in Oldham’s town, Greater Manchester. Nick joined the University of Liverpool in 2003. He studied Communication and Media Studies at the University for three years but he failed to pass out final year. Nick came out holding DipHE rather than bachelor’s degree from the University.
He started his hosting career by joining BBC Radio 1 in September 2007. Grimshaw presented the radio show along with DJ Annie Mac. In October 2008 he was hired as the host of the Radio 1’s Weekend Breakfast Show. On 1st June 2009, he started presenting a new radio show on BBC Radio 1. He hosted the show for a year until he went on to work as main stand-in presenter of the radio on BBC Radio 1.
It was on 11th July 2012 when he was announced as new host of The Radio 1 Breakfast Show. After 2 months of the announcement, his first show was recorded. However, he failed to make the show as popular as it was before. In 2003, the show was closed due to its low listeners.
Nick Grimshaw also became popular with hosting several television shows. In September 2007, he hosted daily breakfast show called Freshly Squeezed along with co-host Alexa Chung. He went on to achieve more fame with hosting live 6 part television series for Channel 4’s show New Look Style the Nation.
His other television work experience as a television presenter for Hotel for Mum and Dad, Sweat the Small Stuff, The One Show and So unchain. Nick also appeared as one of the judges of the popular TV show The X Factor.
Family and personal life
Dashing radio and TV show host, Nick Grimshaw’s true sexuality as gay came out in public on 17th August 2012. He never had any serious relationship with anyone till date. Despite being a gay, he has been rumored to hook up with some gorgeous ladies. In 2011, his name was linked up with Kelly Osbourne and Pixie Geldof.
Nick shared that he once had a physical relation with one of the girlfriend while studying at the University. So he seems to have a feeling for girls as well. Presently, he is believed to be single.
Associated With
At the present time, Nick Grimshaw is hosting his popular radio show The Radio 1 Breakfast Show. Recently, he also made cameo appearance in comedy movie Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie.