Who is Dean McCullough? I am a Celebrity 2024 participant and Radio 1 DJ

Only time will tell, but for now, who is McCullough, where may you have seen or heard him before, and what else has he said about joining the cast for this year’s season?

Read on for everything you need to know about I’m a Celebrity 2024 contestant Den McCullough.

Who is Dean McCullough?

Age: 32

Function: Radio 1 DJ

Instagram: @thedeanlife

Dean McCullough is a presenter for BBC Radio 1who previously worked as a volunteer at Wandsworth Radio, before taking on a presenting role at the Gaydio channel.

There he presented an afternoon show with Emma Goswell, about current LGBTQ+ issues. He first appeared on Radio 1 when he filled in for Clara Amfo for two days in 2020, and in September 2021 he started a permanent position on the channel.

In July 2022, he and Vicky Hawkesworth replaced Scott Mills and Chris Stark as co-hosts of Radio 1’s afternoon show from Salford, making it Radio 1’s first weekday show to be broadcast from outside London.

McCullough has also appeared on TV, on shows such as Young Free and Single: Live and Big Brother: Let & Live.

Phobias: “I’m terrified of everything – snakes, green flies, hanging off a cliff – it’s all torturous. Don’t tell Ant & Dec, but I don’t like being cooped up in tight spaces either!”

Best and Worst Features: “I think I’ll bring a lot of good vibes. The worst part is I’ll wake up in the middle of the night.”

What has Dean McCullough said about taking part in I’m a Celebrity 2024?

McCullough has said that he is terrified of “everything”, so much so that he had to turn off the first episode of last year’s season because of the cockroaches.

However, when it comes to the Bushtucker Trials, Dean has said he will “try anything”.

“I want to try and get some stars for everyone,” he said. “I’ve traveled the world, I’ve backpacked, I’ve taught in orphanages and I’ve been through the mill several times.

“But I’m 32 now and it’s time to start a new chapter and learn a little more about who I am. A three-week therapy session is the perfect way to describe this!”

He said of the series itself: “I’m a huge fan of I’m a Celebrity, and I’m so intrigued to find out more about it.

“I really hope to bring a lot of good vibes to the camp. Every camp needs someone to bring everyone together when spirits are low, and I want to be the person who makes sure everything is okay – or the person who makes a dance invents routine in the camp.

“Shall I encourage everyone to sing in camp? Absolutely!”

He has said that he enjoys sharing “deep and meaningful” stories from his own life with his campmates, and when asked how it would feel to win the program, he said, “Oh, come on. I can’t think that far. forward.

“I’m here for a good time – not for a long time. But I’m from Northern Ireland and I’m doing this for my country. As it gets closer I’m really scared, but I’m really determined to give everything a chance give.

I’m a celebrity… Get me out of here! starts on Sunday, November 17 at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX.

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