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Reginald "Reggie" Yates (born 31 May 1983 in Archway, London, United Kingdom) is a British actor, television presenter and radio DJ of Ghanaian descent.

Early career

In 2002, he played Carl Fenton in the popular children's series Grange Hill. From 2002 to 2004, he presented the Sunday morning programme Smile, and then went on to present Top of the Pops with former smile co-host Fearne Cotton before the final episode broadcast on BBC Two on 30 July 2006. He also created and starred in the series The Crust and presented Dance Factory and his own radio show on BBC 1Xtra, under the name No Bizzi.

Other roles

He appeared on Stars in Fast Cars on 10 March 2006 and won his group to get into the final, beating Ben Fogle in the last round.

He presented Mighty Truck of Stuff on CBBC as well as his own show on BBC Radio 1 with Fearne Cotton. They presented a breakfast show on Saturday and Sunday mornings. They played from 7:00am - 10:00am. They then went on to present the Radio 1 Chart Show starting on October 14 2007, taking over from JK & Joel, who have now left the station. In addition to the chart show, the duo also present a request show on a Saturday afternoon know as The Radio 1 Request Show where you can send in a text or phone in to request a song.

In 2007, he appeared in the third series of revived science-fiction series Doctor Who as Leo Jones, brother of the Tenth Doctor's companion Martha.

Reggie also presented Escape From Scorpion Island with co presenter Caroline Flack.

He also appeared on Dizzee Rascals single 'Flex' music video as one of the judges.

Comic Relief Does Fame Academy

In 2005, he appeared in the BBC singing contest Comic Relief Does Fame Academy in aid of Comic Relief, finishing in fourth place. On the show, his songs included "Boombastic", "You're The First, The Last, My Everything", "It Ain't Over Til It's Over", "U Can't Touch This" and "This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You)". He also sang a duet, "It Takes Two", with Edith Bowman, the eventual winner of the show. He dyed his hair red for his performance of "Dancing on the Ceiling".

Personal life

Yates is a fan of Arsenal F.C.. He Also Plays elephant polo.

Television presenting

• Mighty Truck of Stuff (CBBC)
• Top of the Pops (BBC1)
• Only in America (CBBC)
• Dance Factory (CBBC)
• Beckham Hotshots
• Smile (BBC2)
• Bring It On (BBC1)
• Trevor Nelson's Lowdown (BBC3)
• The Big C Concert (BBC)
• Blue Peter Jubilee Special (BBC)
• Kids Passport to London (Miramax)
• Disney Club, Diggit, Road (Buena Vista)
• Get 100 (CBBC)
• Escape from Scorpion Island (CBBC)

Radio presenting

• Fearne & Reggie (BBC Radio 1)
• The Trevor Nelson Show (BBC Radio 1)
• Reg & Dev (BBC Radio 1Xtra)
• Smile Radio (Smile Website)
• The UK Top 40 (Formally known as Radio 1's Chart Show) (BBC Radio 1)
• The Fearne & Reggie Saturday request show (BBC Radio 1)
• MTV Base Backstage EMA 2007 (MTV Base)

Television acting

• The Crust (Archie)
• UGetMe (Darrall Macqueen)
• Grange Hill (BBC)
• The Bill (ITV)
• Priest (Screen Two)
• Family Affairs (Five)
• I Bring You Frankincense (Crucial Films)
• Ghostbusters of East Finchley (BBC)
• Agent Z and the Penguin from Mars (Jenks) (BBC)
• Focus (Harrison) (BBC Schools)
• Pirates (Child's Play)
• A Bit of Fry & Laurie (BBC)
• Children's Society (Breechhurst)
• Between the Lines (BBC)
• Desmonds (Humphrey Barclay)
• Promotional Advert (Trouble TV)
• Stars in Fast Cars (BBC)
• Doctor Who (BBC) (as Leo Jones)

References

1. "All Change At Radio 1". BBC Radio 1. 2007-09-06. Retrieved 2007-09-06. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
2. "Meet the Joneses". bbc.co.uk. 2006-09-03. Retrieved 2006-09-03. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

External links

• Fearne and Reggie's Radio 1 minisite
• Radio 1 chart show minisite
• His Myspace profile
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• 1983 births
• Living people
• British television presenters
• British radio DJs
• British actors
• Top of the Pops
• People of Ghanaian descent
• Fame Academy participants