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David Wells | |
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| Born | 8 June 1960 |
| Known for | Work as medium on Most Haunted |
David Wells (born 8 June 1960) is a Scottish medium and astrologer. He has been featured as the main medium on Living TV's paranormal documentary series Most Haunted as well as its spin-off Most Haunted Live! .
Wells was born in Kelloholm, Scotland. Before working as a medium, he served in the Royal Navy. [1] [ third-party source needed ] Wells states that he discovered his abilities after suffering from pneumonia, learning astrology and studying the Qabalah to "ground" his abilities. [1]
Wells has appeared on Jane Goldman Investigates and Psychic Interactive. He serves as the official astrologer for NOW , the Scottish Daily Record and Spirit and Destiny Magazine. [2] He was the astrologer for the Metro newspaper and the main astrologer for the Daily Mirror .
Wells was a guest medium on Most Haunted in 2004, during the episode filmed at the Greengate Brewery, along with the then resident medium Derek Acorah and London's resident parapsychologist Matthew Smith. [3] He then took over Acorah's position on the show.
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