Tom Read Wilson Explained

Tom Read Wilson
Birth Name:Thomas Read Wilson
Birth Date:12 November 1986
Birth Place:Berkshire, England
Alma Mater:Rose Bruford College
Television:The Voice UK
Celebs Go Dating
Celebrity Best Home Cook

Thomas Read Wilson (born 12 November 1986) is an English television personality, actor and singer. After studying at the Royal Academy of Music, he appeared in an array of musical theatre productions and was a contestant on the fifth series of The Voice UK. Since 2016, he has served as the receptionist and client co-ordinator on the E4 reality series Celebs Go Dating. In 2021, he was the runner-up on Celebrity Best Home Cook.

Early life

Thomas Read Wilson was born in Berkshire on 12 November 1986.[1] He is the son, grandson and great-grandson of teachers who taught at Bradfield College, which he subsequently attended before studying at Pangbourne College.[2] Whilst studying at Rose Bruford College, one of his teachers, who also taught at the Royal Academy of Music, recommended their musical theatre course, which Read Wilson embarked on in 2010.[2] [3]

Career

After his departure from the Royal Academy of Music in 2011, Read Wilson appeared in several pantomimes including Sleeping Beauty, Alice in Wonderland and The Cat in the Hat. He also appeared in concert with the Fingask Follies and portrayed Bill Yorke in the play Sweet Revenge.[2] In February 2016, Read Wilson auditioned for the fifth series of The Voice UK in which he sang "Accentuate The Positive" in the sixth blind auditions episode; however, he failed to receive a turn from the coaches.[4] [5]

In August 2016, Read Wilson joined the E4 dating reality series Celebs Go Dating as the receptionist, which sees him greet the celebrities upon their arrival to the dating agency.[6] In 2018, he was promoted to junior client co-ordinator for the show's fourth series.[7] [8] He was promoted again to senior client co-ordinator during the eleventh series in 2022.[9] [10] Outside of Celebs Go Dating, Read Wilson has made guest appearances on Big Brother's Bit on the Side in 2017, , Britain's Got More Talent and in 2018, and Hey Tracey! and Supermarket Sweep in 2019.[1] [11]

In March 2020, Read Wilson appeared on an episode of Celebrity Mastermind, answering questions on the film My Fair Lady, and playing for his chosen charity Albert Kennedy Trust, subsequently winning the episode after answering all of his specialist subject questions correctly.[12] [13] In 2021, Read Wilson was a contestant on Celebrity Best Home Cook. He reached the final and finished as the runner-up.[14] [15] [16] In 2022, he appeared on an episode of Mary Berry's Fantastic Feasts, , The Wheel and the book club chat show Between the Covers.[17] [18] [19]

In May 2023, it was announced Read Wilson would play Squidward in the musical SpongeBob SquarePants.[20] [21] In August 2023, he guest appeared in Dictionary Corner on the Channel 4 game show Countdown.[22]

Filmography

Television

2016The Voice UKContestant; series 5
2016–presentCelebs Go DatingReceptionist/client co-ordinator
2017Big Brother's Bit on the SideGuest; 1 episode
2017–2022Celebrity JuiceGuest; 3 episodes
2018Britain's Favourite RoyalGuest; documentary
2018Britain's Got More TalentGuest; 1 episode
2018Guest; 1 episode
2018–2020CelebAbilityGuest; 2 episodes
2018'Guest; 1 episode
2019Hey Tracey!Guest; 1 episode
2019Supermarket SweepGuest; 1 episode
2019–20208 Out of 10 CatsGuest; 2 episodes
2019–2021Sunday BrunchGuest; 3 episodes
2020The Food and Drink AwardsGuest presenter
2020Sport Relief 2020Guest
2020The Sarah O'Connell ShowGuest; 1 episode
2020Who Said That?Guest; 1 episode
2020Home Alone with Joel DommettGuest; 1 episode
2020Comedy Game NightGuest; 1 episode
2020Celebrity MastermindContestant; winner
2021Loose WomenGuest; 1 episode
2021Celebrity Best Home CookContestant; runner-up
2021Steph's Packed LunchGuest
2021Kay BurleyGuest; 1 episode
2021Children in NeedGuest
2022The WheelGuest
2022Mary Berry's Fantastic FeastsGuest; 1 episode
2022Garraway's Good StuffGuest; 1 episode
2022Tipping Point: Lucky StarsContestant
2022The Marvellous Maggie SmithGuest; documentary
2022MoneybagsContestant; 5 episodes
2022Between the CoversGuest
2023Laura Whitmore's Breakfast ShowGuest; 1 episode
2023CountdownGuest; Dictionary corner

Stage

YearTitleRole
2015Sweet RevengeBill Yorke
2023SpongeBob SquarePantsSquidward

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Who is Tom Read Wilson? Celebs Go Dating star's age, career and partner revealed . . 14 August 2023 . 27 January 2021 . 28 June 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220628191819/https://www.heart.co.uk/showbiz/celebrities/tom-read-wilson-age-career-partner/ . live .
  2. Web site: Tom Read-Wilson – Biography . Tom Read Wilson . 14 August 2023 . 18 August 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220818230243/http://www.tomreadwilson.co.uk/bio/ . live .
  3. Web site: Tom Read Wilson joins the cast of The Spongebob Musical . Theatre Royal . 14 August 2023 . 21 June 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230621000524/https://theatreroyal.com/press/stages/spongebob-tom/ . live .
  4. Web site: The Voice UK spoilers: Meet this weekend's acts, from a Worzel Gummidge star to a former Eurovision hopeful . . 14 August 2023 . 9 February 2016 . 14 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230814234925/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a782816/the-voice-uk-spoilers-meet-this-weekends-acts-from-a-worzel-gummidge-star-to-a-former-eurovision-hopeful/ . live .
  5. Web site: Celebs Go Dating's Tom Read Wilson auditioned for The Voice and no one turned their chair! . . 14 August 2023 . 9 February 2018 . 3 February 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220203081856/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a849575/celebs-go-dating-tom-read-wilson-auditioned-for-the-voice/ . live .
  6. Web site: Celebs Go Dating: We are TOTALLY shipping Joey Essex and Tom the receptionist, how about you? . . 14 August 2023 . 5 September 2016 . 14 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230814234922/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a806961/celebs-go-dating-totally-shipping-joey-essex-tom-the-receptionist/ . live .
  7. Web site: Tom Read Wilson outshines the celebrities on Celebs Go Dating . . 14 August 2023 . 7 February 2018 . 21 June 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220621083913/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a849452/celebs-go-dating-tom-read-wilson-outshines-celebrities/ . live .
  8. Web site: Celebs Go Dating Season 6 singletons revealed . . 14 August 2023 . 28 November 2018 . 14 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230814234923/https://www.channel4.com/press/news/celebs-go-dating-season-6-singletons-revealed . live .
  9. Web site: Celebs Go Dating's Tom Read Wilson says a new series isn't confirmed yet . . 14 August 2023 . 14 March 2018 . 3 February 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220203080552/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a852202/celebs-go-dating-tom-read-wilson-future-show-nadia-eden-fallout/ . live .
  10. Web site: Celebs Go Dating reveals big development for Tom Read Wilson . . 14 August 2023 . 18 January 2022 . 11 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230811114411/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a38807550/celebs-go-dating-tom-read-wilson-promotion/ . live .
  11. Web site: Celebs Go Virtual Dating's Tom Read Wilson reveals he'd love to take part in Strictly 2020 . . 14 August 2023 . 29 July 2020 . 18 May 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220518194508/https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/talent-shows/tom-read-wilson-strictly-come-dancing-2020/ . live .
  12. Web site: Who Is Tom Read Wilson? The Lowdown On The Celebs Go Dating Receptionist . . 14 August 2023 . 27 January 2021 . 26 June 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220626173901/https://www.capitalfm.com/news/tv-film/celebs-go-dating-receptionist-tom-read-wilson/ . live .
  13. Web site: Celebrity Mastermind, Episode 8 . . 14 August 2023 . 14 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220314012219/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000g71z . live .
  14. Web site: Recipes by Tom Read Wilson . . 14 August 2023 . 1 February 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210201042553/https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/chefs/tom_read_wilson . live .
  15. Web site: Tom Read Wilson – Celebrity Best Home Cook . . 14 August 2023 . 14 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230814234923/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/4r7H3KRj3WMN8JS1xSkxqsj/tom-read-wilson . live .
  16. Web site: Celebrity Best Home Cook: Viewers obsessed with runner-up Tom Read Wilson . . 14 August 2023 . 17 February 2021 . 19 February 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210219061000/https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/17/celebrity-best-home-cook-viewers-love-runner-up-tom-read-wilson-14101922/amp/ . live .
  17. Web site: BBC's Mary Berry's Fantastic Feasts to air first episode tonight with guests Roman Kemp and Tom Read Wilson . . 13 April 2022 . 14 August 2023 . 8 May 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220508035707/https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/celebs-tv/bbcs-mary-berrys-fantastic-feasts-6947928.amp . live .
  18. Web site: TV tonight: a life-affirming story about Bradford's amateur film-makers . . 14 August 2023 . 13 December 2022 . 24 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230324163614/https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/dec/13/tv-tonight-a-life-affirming-story-about-bradfords-amateur-film-makers . live .
  19. Web site: Domestic drama to human history: Gripping reads chosen by Ade Adepitan, Gabby Logan, Kerry Godliman and Tom Read Wilson . . 14 August 2023 . 13 December 2022 . 21 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230321130525/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3l7jLBcvZdDxzbp575LSVS4/domestic-drama-to-human-history-gripping-reads-chosen-by-ade-adepitan-gabby-logan-kerry-godliman-and-tom-read-wilson . live .
  20. Web site: Gareth Gates and Tom Read Wilson to share role in the West End run of 'The SpongeBob Musical' . London Theatre . 25 May 2023 . 14 August 2023 . 30 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230530041623/https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/gareth-gates-and-tom-read-wilson-to-share-role-in-the-west-end-run-of-the . live .
  21. Web site: Tom Read Wilson joins The SpongeBob Musical UK tour . . 16 March 2023 . 14 August 2023 . 14 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230814234922/https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/tom-read-wilson-joins-the-spongebob-musical-uk-tour_58545/ . live .
  22. Web site: Countdown, 14 August 2023 – Radio Times . . 14 August 2023 . 14 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230814234928/https://www.radiotimes.com/programme/b-x00azh/countdown-season-2023/?episode=b-ogjeci . live .