Nick Grimshaw: The popular host and friend to the stars

Published on 12/07/2012 00:29

WITH his sculpted hairdo, his roster of cool mates and appearances at all the best parties, new Radio 1 Breakfast Show host Nick Grimshaw seems a world away from the rough and ready charm of Chris Moyles.

Raised in Royton, Oldham, the presenter took his first steps as a broadcaster by getting involved with student radio while at Liverpool University.

Grimshaw joined the BBC in 2005 and co-presented the Radio 1 show Switch, which was aimed at a younger audience. He went on to land a weekend show for the station and for the past three years has hosted a five-nights-a-week show.

The 27-year-old is known for being a face around town in London and has a gaggle of celebrity friends. He has spent time hanging out with the Geldof girls, Lily Allen, Agyness Deyn, Mark Ronson and Kelly Osbourne.