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Vernon Kay
Vernon Kay is the lad from Bolton who created quite a stir within the television industry. His spontaneous wit and charming accent make him a huge hit with both male and female viewers of all ages. He is a total natural on screen and is enjoying his ongoing success as part of the T4 team on Channel 4 and Radio 1. He has also presented 'Hit Me Baby One More Time' on ITV and NBC (USA). He hosted the quiz show 'Head Jam' on BBC2 and BBC 3, ITV's 'Celebrities under Pressure', E4's 'Wife For William' and 'The Grill' Channel 4. Prior to this, Vernon hosted the Saturday night show 'Boys and Girls'on Channel 4.
Vernon has a vast amount of presenting experience both live and pre-recorded. His first taste of fame was a few years ago when he was spotted by a model scout from Select at the BBC'sClothes Show Live. He began a successful modeling career but it was not long before he was picked out for stardom by Channel 4 when he won Model of the Week on The Big Breakfast.
Since then his personality and cheeky boyish charm have been noticed and he is in demand for numerous presenting roles.
Vernon was the co-presenter for BBC2's 'Top of the Pops Plus' which was a Pops branded show, in addition to fronting the spin off series 'Top of the Pops@ Play' for Play UK. The shows were music based formats with live band performances and interviews with entertaining viewer interaction.
He made an exciting new family adventure game show pilot for BBC Entertainment, and also fronted a Channel 4 education show made by Rapido.
Vernon hosted the BBC's youth magazine show 'FBI' which raised his profile in addition to guest presenting at 'T in the Park' for T4. You may also recognise him from his days co-presenting Channel 5's live magazine format The Mag and reporting for Trouble Television.
Not only is he an accomplished and popular presenter but having been given the opportunity to stand in for Suggs on XFM's mid morning show he has proved to be a natural broadcaster.
