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Richie Driss

Richie Driss

Former Blue Peter presenter

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

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

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