Dean McCullough
Dean McCullough (born July 1992) is a Northern Irish radio DJ and TV presenter. He currently presents at BBC Radio 1 and has previously presented on Gaydio.
Early life[]
McCullough was born in 1992.[1] He is from Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland.[2] McCullough realised he was gay at the age of 11 or 12. He attended Glengormley High School and obtained a scholarship from Laine Theatre Arts.[1]
Career[]
McCullough began presenting on the radio as a volunteer for Wandsworth Radio.[1] In May 2018, McCullough began presenting in the afternoon with Emma Goswell on Gaydio. Their show covered current LGBTQ+ issues.[3][4] In December 2020, McCullough filled in for Clara Amfo on BBC Radio 1 for two days. He returned in March 2021 to cover the early breakfast show on Fridays for five weeks.[5] In September 2021, he began hosting the 10:30 to 13:00 slot on Radio 1, Fridays to Sundays, replacing Jordan North - who went on to host the station's weekday (except Fridays) drivetime show alongside Vick Hope.[6][7] His show is broadcast from MediaCityUK in Salford.[8]
References[]
- ^ a b c McBride, Catriona (2021-07-07). "Radio 1's Dean McCullough: 'We need to celebrate how great Northern Ireland is'". Belfast Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2021-09-22.
- ^ "Northern Ireland presenter takes top Radio One music slot". BBC News. 2021-09-10. Retrieved 2021-09-11.
- ^ Reid-Smith, Tris (2018-05-11). "Gaydio freshens up UK radio with new show on hot LGBTI topics". Gay Star News. Retrieved 2021-09-10.
- ^ "Emma and Dean lined up for Gaydio Breakfast". RadioToday. 2020-04-06. Retrieved 2021-09-10.
- ^ Maidment, Adam (2021-03-31). "Manchester DJ returning to BBC Radio 1 following successful stint last year". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 2021-09-10.
- ^ Hargan, Garret (2021-09-10). "BBC Radio 1's Dean McCullough excited to bring 'Northern Ireland-ness' to 'London-centric' station". Belfast Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2021-09-10.
- ^ "More Christmas Takeover presenters wanted at BBC Radio 1". RadioToday. 2021-09-09. Retrieved 2021-09-11.
- ^ @BBCR1 (30 June 2021). "Dean McCullough will become a permanent member of the Radio 1 family, as he hosts a brand new weekend show live fro…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
External links[]
- Radio 1 Anthems (BBC Radio 1)
- Dean McCullough (BBC Radio 1)
- Dean McCullough on Twitter
- Dean McCullough on Instagram
- BBC Radio 1 presenters
- British radio DJs
- Living people
- 1992 births