Jordan North earned a BA in media production from Sunderland University before joining BBC Radio 5 Live, where he began his broadcasting career.
In 2018 he co‑created the podcast “Help I Sexted My Boss” with etiquette expert William Hanson, offering advice on listeners’ personal dilemmas.
North reached a wider audience in 2020 as the runner‑up on the twentieth series of “I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!”, a performance that sparked extensive public discussion.
Following his television appearance, speculation about his sexual orientation circulated online, prompting criticism of the intrusive commentary and calls for respect for his privacy.
The debate mirrors broader concerns about media pressure on public figures, highlighted by actor Kit Connor’s remarks that assumptions based on appearance or behavior are harmful and unfounded.
North has spoken openly about his challenges in dating, recounting a first‑date experience where he mistakenly shook his partner’s hand instead of offering a hug or kiss.
He has also shared his perspective on dating etiquette, suggesting that in mixed‑gender first dates the man should pay, while in same‑sex pairings the initiator should cover the bill.
In a lighter segment, North described a late‑night incident in his home that he humorously attributed to a “gay ghost,” noting a shower that turned on by itself.
His recent documentary “The Truth About Vaping” premiered on BBC Three and is available on the network’s on‑demand service.
