Christopher Hughes (born 22 December 1992) is an English television personality and sports presenter. In 2017, he appeared on the third series of the ITV2 reality series Love Island, after which he briefly embarked on a music career alongside co-star Kem Cetinay in the duo Chris & Kem.
Chris Hughes | |
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| Born | 22 December 1992 |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
Early life edit
Hughes was born on 22 December 1992 in Gloucestershire[1] to Paul, a farmer, and Valerie Hughes.[2] He has one brother, Ben Hughes, as well as four half brothers.[3][4]
Career edit
Hughes is signed with impact models.[5] In 2017, he was announced as one of the contestants for the third series of the ITV2 reality programme Love Island.[6][7][8][9] He reached the finale, finishing in third place. Afterwards, he played football for the Gloucestershire club Bourton Rovers F.C. making 13 appearances,[10] as well turning out for his local cricket side Bourton Vale CC, and for the celebrity Tailenders cricket team against a Test Match Special XI,[11] and was a golf clothing ambassador.[12] He was also a brand ambassador of charity Campaign Against Living Miserably, which led to him releasing his own bottled water brand named L'Eau de Chris through Topman.[13]
As part of Chris & Kem, he charted at number 15 on the UK Singles Chart with the song "Little Bit Leave It".[14] A year later, he starred in a reality series with his then girlfriend Olivia Attwood, Chris and Olivia: Crackin' On.[15] In the same year, he signed on for a game show, You Vs. Chris & Kem.[16] His debut book, My Life Story: You Bantering Me, was also published.[17] In the same year, he was named as the brand ambassador for Coral's Champions Club.[18][19] In 2019, he starred in the BBC Three documentary Me, My Brother And Our Balls.[20]
From 2019, he has presented live horse racing coverage with ITV Racing.[21]
From 2021 he has presented BBC Sport coverage of The Hundred cricket tournament.
In September 2023, Channel 4 announced Hughes as a participant on "Don't Look Down" in aid of Stand Up to Cancer (UK)[22]
Personal life edit
In January 2019, Hughes took a live testicular exam on This Morning, to spread cancer awareness.[23] He also revealed having undergone several testicular operations since discovering a varicocele at age 14.[24]
In January 2019, he began dating former Little Mix member Jesy Nelson.[25] The couple split up in April 2020.[26]
On 28 January 2020, hours after attending the National Television Awards, Hughes got into an altercation with a photographer outside the InterContinental Hotel near the O2.[27]
He is a supporter of Sunderland A.F.C.[28]
In August 2021, Hughes confirmed he was in a relationship with professional golfer Annabel Dimmock.[29] The relationship ended in June 2022.[30]
Filmography edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2017 | Love Island | Contestant | Finished in 3rd place, series 3 |
| Chris & Kem Straight Outta Love Island | Himself | Reality series | |
| 2018 | Chris and Olivia: Crackin' On | 3 episodes | |
| 2018–2019 | You Vs. Chris & Kem | Himself | 6 episodes |
| 2018 | Celebrity Hunted | Contestant | Runner up |
| 2019 | Tipping Point: Lucky Stars | Contestant | Game show |
| Love Island: Aftersun | Guest | 1 episode | |
| Cheltenham Festival | Presenter | Horse racing | |
| Royal Ascot | Horse racing | ||
| Me, My Brother And Our Balls | Himself | BBC Three documentary | |
| 2022 | Queens for the Night | Orla Feelz | Contestant; finished in 3rd place. |
| 2023 | Don't Look Down | Participant | Channel 4 series In aid of Stand Up to Cancer |
References edit
- ^ "Chris Hughes celebrates his birthday with huge bash as girlfriend Olivia Atwood is left HORRIFIED by cake disaster". OK!. 23 December 2019.
- ^ "Mum of Love Island's Chris accuses show of being "scripted"". Digital Spy. 4 July 2017.
- ^ "Love Island's Chris Hughes says brother has testicular cancer". BBC News. 9 January 2019.
- ^ "Exclusive! heat speaks to Love Island's Chris Hughes's brother: 'He's not a player at all'". Heat. 20 June 2017.
- ^ "Impact Models: Chris Hughes". Impact Models Agency. Retrieved 15 September 2019.
- ^ "Love Island favourite Chris Hughes is coming to party in Bristol this weekend". Bristol Post. 2 August 2017.
- ^ "Who is Chris Hughes? Everything you need to know about the former Love Island contestant and rapper". Radio Times. Immediate Media Company. Retrieved 16 September 2019.
- ^ "Chris Hughes: Everything you need to know about the Love Island star". Heat. 7 March 2019.
- ^ "'Love Island' Introduces New 'Boy Bombshells' Chris Hughes And Johnny Mitchell". Huffington Post. 6 June 2017.
- ^ "Bourton Rovers footballer, Chris Hughes, enters ITV show Love Island". Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard. 12 June 2017.
- ^ "Love Island star Chris Hughes' passion for cricket".
- ^ "Love Island 2017 contestants: who's still in and who's out?". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 16 September 2019.
- ^ "'This has to be a joke right?': Love Island star Chris Hughes mocked for 'cringe' Topman water 'infused with his tears'". Evening Standard. 9 October 2017.
- ^ "little bit leave it | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
- ^ "First look at Love Island stars Chris Hughes and Olivia Attwood's distressing break-up scenes in Crackin' On". Digital Spy. 20 March 2018.
- ^ "You vs Chris & Kem: When does series 2 start? All you need to know as the Love Island boys go on the road". Evening Standard. 21 February 2019.
- ^ "Love Island star Chris Hughes to meet Glasgow fans". Evening Times. 29 March 2018.
- ^ "Thrill of the chase: Love Island's Chris Hughes saddles up for charity". Daily Express. 25 June 2018.
- ^ "Love Island star Chris Hughes has his horse withdrawn from race at Fairyhouse". Irish Independent. 21 April 2019.
- ^ "→BBC Three commissions Me, My Brother And Our Balls". BBC News. 25 September 2019.
- ^ "Chris Hughes: From Love Island to a breakout role with ITV Racing | Horse Racing News | Racing Post".
- ^ "Celebrities revealed for Channel 4's Don't Look Down for Stand Up To Cancer | Channel 4". www.channel4.com. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
- ^ "Testicular cancer: symptoms, signs and how to check after Chris Hughes warning". i. 9 January 2019.
- ^ "This Morning: Chris Hughes praised for showing his full testicular exam on live TV". The Independent. 28 November 2018.
- ^ Baxter-Wright, Dusty. "Jesy Nelson and Chris Hughes relationship timeline". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
- ^ Harrison, Ellie (26 March 2021). "Chris Hughes supports ex-girlfriend Jesy Nelson's decision to quit Little Mix: 'It puts pressure on everything'". The Independent. Archived from the original on 26 March 2021. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
Hughes, who split from Nelson in April last year...
- ^ "Love Island's Chris Hughes pictured fighting with paparazzi as he leaves NTAs with Jesy Nelson". The Independent. 29 January 2020. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
- ^ Hughes, Chris [@chrishughes_22] (29 July 2017). "Need to clarify one thing while people are asking; I'm actually a Sunderland fan. Don't ask how or why, that life chose me from a 3 year old" (Tweet). Retrieved 11 February 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ Brazier, Tori. "Chris Hughes 'never had that buzz' before as he confirms girlfriend". Retrieved 24 October 2023.
- ^ "Love Island's Chris Hughes discusses Annabel Dimmock split". Digital Spy. 30 June 2022. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
External links edit
- Chris Hughes at IMDb