Richie Driss

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Richie Driss is an English television presenter, best known for presenting the weekly CBBC programme Blue Peter , being the 38th presenter on the show.

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Early life and career

Driss was born in St Albans, Hertfordshire. He attended both Roundwood Park and Sir John Lawes School in Harpenden. [1] He studied Film and Television at Aberystwyth University. [2] He joined Blue Peter as its 38th presenter in May 2019, replacing Radzi Chinyanganya. [3]

On 3 February 2023, Driss announced that he would leave the show, [4] with his last show to be aired on 3 March.

On 25 March 2024, the BBC announced Driss would be joining BBC Radio 1 as part of the Friday Early Breakfast line-up. [5]

References

  1. ↑ Bill, Laura (26 April 2019). "Former Sir John Lawes boy is new Blue Peter presenter". Herts Advertiser. Retrieved 28 July 2019.
  2. ↑ "BBC Radio 1: St Albans presenter to host breakfast show". www.hertsad.co.uk. 26 March 2024.
  3. ↑ Bond, Kimberley (26 April 2019). "Blue Peter unveils new presenter". Radio Times. Retrieved 20 October 2019.
  4. ↑ "Blue Peter - Send Richie a good luck message". www.bbc.co.uk.
  5. ↑ "@BBCRadio1PR: Introducing two new presenters to Friday Early Breakfast on Radio 1!".
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