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| '''Tim Lovejoy''' is |
'''Tim Lovejoy''' is a ] ], famous for his Saturday morning ] programme on ] - ''']''' - alongside co-host ]. He has the unique honour of being Sky Sports' only producer-presenter - he is responsible for many of the antics, ]s and ] for which the show has become famous. His typical ] has made him a popular face in UK programming and in general with the ] ], and is the self-proclaimed "Chorleywood's top light entertainer". | ||
| ==Career== | ==Career== | ||
| Tim began work in the music industry |
Tim began work in the music industry as a merchandise manager for touring bands. He moved into television as a cover-VJ for the ] music channel. He joined ] working as a researcher for '']'', before going on to produce the show. In September 1995 he began what would become one of the most popular breakfast shows in the UK, and arguably one of the most influential too. | ||
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After the success of Soccer AM, Tim gained his own radio show on ] ] before moving to ], where he presented a Sunday afternoon show once a week for a brief period. It is not known why he stopped presenting this show or if he is planning to return to Virgin in the near future. | ||
| One of his most notable achievements in his time as host of Soccer AM is masterminding the entry of " |
One of his most notable achievements in his time as host of Soccer AM is masterminding the entry of "Bouncebackability" into the English dictionary. The word was coined by Crystal Palace manager Iain Dowie after his side showed great spirit to fight from a losing position to eventually winning the match. | ||
| Tim has also hosted ''Tim Lovejoy and the Allstars'', a show similar to ] on Sky One where he chatted with celebrities along with music from a variety of bands, from the ] to ]. | Tim has also hosted ''Tim Lovejoy and the Allstars'', a show similar to '']'' on ] where he chatted with celebrities along with music from a variety of bands, from the ] to ]. He is the new co-host of '']'' on ] and ''Something for the weekend!! on BBC2 on Sunday mornings. | ||
| ==Out the closet== | |||
| In ] ] Lovejoy publicly came out as ]. It was met with positive reactions. Many said they would like to continue to work with him. Lovejoy said in an interview with Attitude!: 'I am extremely pleased to get this off my chest, it's who i am. I have always known it, but because of the industry I'm in I never had the courage to be frank with people. But i'm out now!'This rumour was later dispelled by the presenter whilst talking to former Spice Girl Mel C on his Sunday Morning show "Something For the Weekend". | |||
| ==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
| Tim is known for his support of ]. | Tim is known for his support of ]. | ||
| Tim hosts Sky One's Football Icon | Tim hosts Sky One's ]. | ||
| There is a character on ] with the same name | There is a character on '']'' with the same name. | ||
| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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For The Simpsons character, see Reverend Timothy Lovejoy
Tim Lovejoy is a British television presenter, famous for his Saturday morning football programme on Sky Sports - Soccer AM - alongside co-host Helen Chamberlain. He has the unique honour of being Sky Sports' only producer-presenter - he is responsible for many of the antics, gags and comic sketches for which the show has become famous. His typical humour has made him a popular face in UK programming and in general with the British public, and is the self-proclaimed "Chorleywood's top light entertainer".
Career
Tim began work in the music industry as a merchandise manager for touring bands. He moved into television as a cover-VJ for the MTV music channel. He joined Planet 24 working as a researcher for The Big Breakfast, before going on to produce the show. In September 1995 he began what would become one of the most popular breakfast shows in the UK, and arguably one of the most influential too.
After the success of Soccer AM, Tim gained his own radio show on London's Xfm before moving to Virgin Radio, where he presented a Sunday afternoon show once a week for a brief period. It is not known why he stopped presenting this show or if he is planning to return to Virgin in the near future.
One of his most notable achievements in his time as host of Soccer AM is masterminding the entry of "Bouncebackability" into the English dictionary. The word was coined by Crystal Palace manager Iain Dowie after his side showed great spirit to fight from a losing position to eventually winning the match.
Tim has also hosted Tim Lovejoy and the Allstars, a show similar to TFI Friday on Sky One where he chatted with celebrities along with music from a variety of bands, from the Manic Street Preachers to The Bees. He is the new co-host of Fifth Gear on Five and Something for the weekend!! on BBC2 on Sunday mornings.
Trivia
Tim is known for his support of Chelsea.
Tim hosts Sky One's Football Icon.
There is a character on The Simpsons with the same name.
External links
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