Richie Driss Explained

Richie Driss is an English television presenter, best known for presenting the weekly CBBC programme Blue Peter, being the 38th presenter on the show.

Early life and career

Driss was born in St Albans, Hertfordshire. He attended both Roundwood Park and Sir John Lawes School in Harpenden.^[1] He studied Film and Television at Aberystwyth University.^[2] He joined Blue Peter as its 38th presenter in May 2019, replacing Radzi Chinyanganya.^[3]

On 3 February 2023, Driss announced that he would leave the show,^[4] with his last show to be aired on 3 March.

On 25 March 2024, the BBC announced Driss would be joining BBC Radio 1 as part of the Friday Early Breakfast line-up. ^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Former Sir John Lawes boy is new Blue Peter presenter. Bill. Laura. 2019-04-26. Herts Advertiser. en. 2019-07-28.
2. Web site: BBC Radio 1: St Albans presenter to host breakfast show. www.hertsad.co.uk.
3. News: Bond . Kimberley . Blue Peter unveils new presenter . 20 October 2019 . Radio Times . 26 April 2019.
4. Web site: Blue Peter - Send Richie a good luck message. www.bbc.co.uk.
5. Web site: @BBCRadio1PR: Introducing two new presenters to Friday Early Breakfast on Radio 1!.