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Dylan Thomas Lewis (born 19 February 1973) is an Australian television and radio host.[2] He is currently the host of Arvo's on Double J. As a musician, he played in funk/alternative rock band The Brown Hornet under the stage name Dirk Vile.[3]

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Early life

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Lewis was educated at Caulfield Grammar School and graduated in 1990; he then studied a Bachelor of Education in Drama and Music degree at the University of Melbourne. John Bannon, former South Australian premier, was Lewis's stepfather.[4]

Career

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Television

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Lewis has undertaken several roles hosting and presenting for numerous Australian music programs; his quick rise to fame started was while he was a host on ABC TV's national Saturday-morning live music show Recovery (from 1996 until the show's run finished in April 2000). The year 2000 saw Lewis presenting a national television program, The 10:30 Slot, and Pepsi Live, a music chart television program.

Lewis won Celebrity Big Brother in 2002 and was a contestant on Celebrity Circus in 2005.

In 2010, he was appointed host of Video Hits on Network Ten. He stayed on the show until its cancellation in mid-2011.

In January 2022, Lewis won the eighth season of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!.[5][6][7]

Radio

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In September 2006, Lewis signed with Nova 100 where he was music presenter in mornings for four years then moved to afternoons until November 2012. As of June 2013, he co-hosted the Lewis & Lowe breakfast show on Nova 91.9 in Adelaide with Shane Lowe, later joined by, then replaced by Hayley Pearson as the Dylan & Hayley breakfast show (until 2019). He previously worked as a radio announcer for the Austereo Network and Triple J. He has won three Australian Commercial Radio Awards (ACRAs): "Best Newcomer" in 2007, "Best Music Personality" in 2009 and most recently for "Best Music Presenter" in 2012.[8]

In 2020, Lewis re-joined the ABC hosted the weekend Double J mornings until the end of 2021.[9]

Music

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Lewis was the lead vocalist and played harmonica for funk/alternative rock band The Brown Hornet, and was later involved in a hip-hop project under the name Megabias. More recently, he has sung in a Melbourne-based group called Manchoir and the children's band The Haploids.

Film

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Lewis had a role in the Australian film The Real Thing (2002),[10] and has played the lead role in three short films: Like It Is, Ray (2004) and The Postman (2007).[citation needed] He was also an extra in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones.[11]

He has a cameo in the Australian film EMO the Musical (2016) as Doug Skeleton.[12]

Personal life

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Lewis is married to Hollie, with whom he has a daughter and son.[13]

Lewis had a brother, Quinn, three years younger, who died in 2006.[14][15]

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Dylan Lewis (born 1964) is a South African figurative sculptor internationally acclaimed for his works that capture the essence of animals, especially , and delve into themes of , , and the primal . Born in into an artistic family—his late father, Robin Lewis, was a renowned sculptor, while his mother, Valerie, and grandmother were accomplished painters—Lewis grew up immersed in creativity, with his great-grandfather and brother Tim also practicing s. He studied at Cape Technikon in 1982 and later under Ryno Swart at Ruth Prowse School of Art in 1989, while working at the Rodevlei from 1985 to 1989, which deepened his affinity for the natural world. Initially pursuing , Lewis transitioned to in the early 1990s, establishing his studio and in in 1993, where he continues to live and work. His early career focused on monumental animal forms, including an 18-life-size leopard series commissioned for Leopard Creek Country Club in 1997, reflecting his fascination with the grace, power, and adaptability of wildlife. Over time, his oeuvre evolved to incorporate fragmented human figures intertwined with animal motifs, exploring shamanic transformations, , and the blurred boundaries between humankind and , often drawing inspiration from ancient myths and the works of . Lewis's sculptures have been exhibited extensively, with solo shows at prestigious venues such as Everard Read galleries in , , and , and international auctions at in in 2009 and 2011, achieving 100% sales in a 2018 auction. He represented at the Artists for Nature Foundation Expedition in , in 1995, and his works grace private collections, including those of and HRH The . In 2021, his exhibition Apex highlighted his ongoing exploration of latent energy and balance in both wildlife and human forms, with recent shows including New Leopard Maquettes at Everard Read in 2025. A defining feature of Lewis's practice is his 7-hectare in , home to over 60 of his works integrated into an indigenous landscape, offering visitors an immersive experience of his thematic concerns. His contributions to contemporary are documented in publications such as Dylan Lewis: Unearthing the Wilderness Within (Rizzoli, 2026), underscoring his status as one of Africa's foremost living sculptors.

Early years

Childhood and family

Dylan Lewis was born on 7 November 1964 in , . His parents relocated the to in the when he was still an infant. He grew up in a highly artistic ; his , Robin Lewis, was a renowned sculptor who died of a heart attack in 1989 at age 46, while his mother, Valerie, and grandmother were accomplished painters. His great-grandfather and brother, Tim, were also practicing artists. This creative environment immersed Lewis in art from an early age, fostering his interest in artistic expression.

Education

Lewis enrolled in a fine arts program at Cape Technikon in in 1982. In 1989, he studied painting under Ryno Swart at the Ruth Prowse School of Art, where he also learned . From 1985 to 1989, he worked at the Rodevlei , an experience that deepened his connection to the natural world and influenced his later artistic focus on .

Career

Early Career

Dylan Lewis initially pursued painting after studying fine art at Cape Technikon in 1982 and later under Ryno Swart at Ruth Prowse School of Art in 1989. While working at the Rodevlei Nature Reserve from 1985 to 1989, he developed a deep connection to the natural world, which influenced his artistic themes. In the early 1990s, Lewis transitioned to sculpture, establishing his studio and bronze foundry in Stellenbosch in 1993, where he continues to work. His early sculptures focused on monumental animal forms, particularly big cats, capturing their grace, power, and adaptability. A notable commission was the series of 18 life-size leopard bronzes for Leopard Creek Country Club in 1997.

Artistic Evolution

Over time, Lewis's work evolved to include fragmented human figures intertwined with animal motifs, exploring themes of shamanic transformations, eroticism, the primal , and the boundaries between humankind and . His inspirations draw from ancient myths and sculptors like . In 1995, he represented at the Artists for Nature Foundation Expedition in , further immersing himself in wilderness themes. Lewis casts his own bronzes using traditional lost-wax techniques, emphasizing the physicality of creation.

Exhibitions and Recognition

Lewis has exhibited extensively at Everard Read galleries in , , , and other international venues. His works have been featured in solo auctions at in in 2009 and 2011, with a 2018 auction achieving 100% sales. In 2021, the exhibition Apex at Everard Read ( and ) and CIRCA Gallery () showcased his exploration of latent energy and balance in wildlife and human forms. His sculptures are held in private collections, including those of and HRH The . A key aspect of his practice is the 10-hectare in , established to house over 60 of his works within an indigenous , providing an immersive of his themes. As of 2024, his contributions are documented in Dylan Lewis: Unearthing the Wilderness Within (Rizzoli). Lewis is recognized as one of Africa's foremost living sculptors, with international exhibitions in cities such as , , , , and .

Personal life

Family

Dylan Lewis is married to Karen Malpage Lewis. They have five children, with the youngest three residing with them at their home on Mulberry Farm in as of 2016.

Significant events

In , Lewis's father, the sculptor Robin Lewis, died of a heart attack at the age of 46.

Awards and recognition

Radio awards

Dylan Lewis has received three Australian Commercial Radio Awards (ACRAs) for his work at Nova 100 in . In 2007, he won the Best Newcomer award, recognizing his early impact as a fresh voice in commercial radio following his move to Nova from previous roles at Fox FM and . Lewis earned the Best Music Personality award in 2009 for his engaging breakfast show hosting, which highlighted his ability to connect with audiences through music-driven content and humor. His third ACRA came in , where he was named Best Music Presenter (Metropolitan) for outstanding contributions to the morning program, solidifying his status as a leading figure in Australian radio. These underscored Lewis's rising prominence at Nova 100, contributing to his long-term role there until 2015 and enhancing his opportunities in broader media, including television transitions.

Other accolades

Lewis gained early prominence in the Australian entertainment industry by winning the inaugural season of Celebrity Big Brother Australia in 2002, a reality competition that showcased his charisma and adaptability under pressure. Two decades later, he achieved further recognition as the winner of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! Australia in 2022, outlasting a field of celebrities in the jungle-based survival challenge and securing $100,000 for his chosen charity, demonstrating his enduring appeal in television formats. These victories highlight Lewis's versatility beyond , contributing to his broader media profile without specific nominations noted in or music endeavors.
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