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Tim Vincent (born Timothy Russell Walker; 4 November 1972) is a British actor and television presenter from Overton-on-Dee, Wales. He appeared on the BBC children's programme Blue Peter between 1993 and 1997 and has presented several Miss World contests. For several years, Vincent was based in the United States where he presented some mainstream shows such as Access Hollywood and Phenomenon.

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Career

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Acting

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Vincent first took to acting at Theatr Clwyd, in nearby Mold. His first television role was playing alcoholic teenager Billy Ryan in the ITV drama series Children's Ward. Vincent also appeared in pantomime for several years, always playing the role of Dandini in Cinderella, at Southport, Torquay, Widnes and York. From 2000 to 2001, he played veterinarian Adam Forrester in Emmerdale,[2] and appeared in the film Sorted with Tim Curry and Jason Donovan.

Presenting

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On 16 December 1993, Vincent began presenting Blue Peter. During his time on the programme, he completed the New York Marathon and travelled to South Africa. He left Blue Peter on 24 January 1997, having already featured in two series of the drama Dangerfield and began presenting The Clothes Show.

Vincent's Blue Peter colleagues in his time were John Leslie, Anthea Turner, Diane-Louise Jordan, Stuart Miles, Katy Hill and Romana D'Annunzio. He has also appeared on Lily Savage's Blankety Blank.[3]

After leaving Blue Peter and Dangerfield, Vincent presented Short Change and Fully Booked. He starred on the first series of the reality television series, I'm Famous and Frightened! in addition to the Sky One series There's Something About Miriam. In 2005, he presented a Conservative Party party political broadcast.[4]

Vincent was a reporter on Access Hollywood. In 2006, he hosted the pilots for GSN's revival of the classic 1980s game show Chain Reaction, but did not host the series itself as the job went to former Fuse VJ Dylan Lane for the series.

Vincent presented the Miss World contest in 2005, 2006, 2014, 2015 and Miss USA in 2007. He also filled in for Meredith Vieira, for a week of the US version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, 25–29 June 2007. Shortly after, Vincent presented the National Lottery Draws on the BBC.

Vincent lived and worked in the United States for several years but has now returned to the UK. In February 2009, Vincent, along with actor Joe Swash, became Guinness World Record Holder for throwing the most pancakes to a partner as part of a challenge on Channel 4's The Paul O'Grady Show.

On 24 October 2007, Vincent hosted the NBC series Phenomenon.[5]

In 2008, Vincent competed in the third series of the UK reality programme Dancing on Ice and was eliminated on 10 February 2008. His Riedell size 12 ice skates were auctioned off for £50.

Vincent also hosted a Live special episode of Criss Angel Mindfreak on 30 July 2008.

Vincent has presented shows on Galaxy,[6] London's 95.8 Capital FM and in August 2009, was announced as the guest host of Kim Wilde's Secret Songs Sunday on Magic 105.4 FM (London).[7]

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Tim Vincent (born Timothy Russell Walker, 4 November 1972) is a Welsh and best known for hosting the children's programme from 1993 to 1997. Born in , Vincent began performing at age 13 in productions at Theatre Clwyd before joining during a gap year from university, where he contributed to segments including travels to and completing the . After leaving the show, he pursued acting roles such as Adam Forrester in the from 2000 to 2001 and appeared in series like Dangerfield. In 2004, he hosted the reality series There's Something About Miriam, which drew criticism for its deceptive format revealing contestant as a woman in a manner deemed exploitative and humiliating. Vincent later relocated to the , co-presenting entertainment coverage on for several years, and in 2009, he set a alongside for the most pancakes caught by a partner in one minute during a promotional event. Returning to the , he has hosted events like I'm Famous and Frightened and more recently launched a featuring interviews with celebrities such as and . He is also a father of twins born in 2018.

Early life

Childhood and family background

Tim Vincent was born on 4 November 1972 in , , . He spent his early years in the Wrexham area, where he developed an initial interest in performance by participating in local theatre activities. At the age of thirteen, Vincent began appearing in productions at Theatre Clwyd, a professional repertory theatre in nearby Mold, marking the start of his involvement in acting during adolescence. Public details regarding Vincent's background, including his parents, remain limited, with no verified information on their identities or professions available from primary biographical sources.

Education and early interests

Vincent attended Maelor Comprehensive School in Penley, near , where he was a pupil during his . There, he earned good grades across nine examinations and later pursued A-levels in English, history, and , balancing these studies with extracurricular commitments. His school supported his early television work by assigning additional coursework to ensure he met syllabus requirements. From a young age, Vincent developed a strong interest in , participating in local drama classes in taught by actor , who later acted as his agent for six years. His mother transported him to these evening sessions, and Tomlinson organized group auditions, including a minibus trip to that secured Vincent a role as an alcoholic teenager, Billy Ryan, in the ITV children's drama during the early 1990s. After completing his A-levels, Vincent opted for a rather than university, a decision he later described as beneficial given the professional opportunities it unlocked, including his recruitment as a presenter in 1993.

Career

Early television presenting on (1993–1997)

Tim Vincent began presenting on the children's programme Blue Peter on 16 December 1993, marking his entry into national television broadcasting at age 20. Introduced in the episode by co-presenters John Leslie, , and , Vincent had transitioned from acting roles, including six series as Billy Ryan in the children's medical drama , but lacked prior presenting experience. His selection reflected the show's tradition of recruiting youthful, energetic contributors capable of engaging young audiences through hands-on demonstrations and adventures. Over his three-year tenure, ending on 24 January 1997, Vincent co-presented with a rotating team that included , , , , and . He participated in diverse segments emphasizing physical challenges and educational outings, such as flying a fighter jet, , and walking the length of the . These activities aligned with Blue Peter's format of promoting resilience and exploration, often involving live demonstrations or location reports to inspire viewer participation via appeals and crafts. Vincent's notable achievements included successfully completing the New York Marathon in a dedicated "Marathon Man" segment, travelling to for on-location reporting, qualifying as a sports scuba diver, and acquiring licences for car and motorbike racing. He highlighted training with the Parachute Regiment as his standout experience, underscoring the physical demands and discipline required. His contributions helped maintain the programme's appeal during a period of lineup changes, contributing to its status as a long-running staple of British children's television with over 5,000 episodes by the mid-1990s.

Transition to acting in British soaps and dramas (late 1990s–early 2000s)

Following his tenure on Blue Peter, which ended on 24 January 1997, Vincent pursued acting opportunities in mainstream British television, building on prior roles in children's programming to secure parts in more mature dramas. He portrayed Marty Dangerfield, the son of the titular police surgeon, in the third and fourth series of the medical-crime drama Dangerfield, which aired episodes from 1997 to 1998 across its run concluding in 1999. This role marked an extension of his earlier acting experience while overlapping with presenting commitments, including co-hosting The Clothes Show. In late 1999, Vincent signed a reported six-figure contract with ITV to join the long-running Emmerdale (then titled Emmerdale Farm), debuting as the Adam Forrester in March 2000. His character, introduced as a professional newcomer to the village, featured in storylines involving rural veterinary practice and personal relationships, with Vincent appearing regularly until his exit in January 2001. This stint represented a significant step into territory, leveraging his on-screen charisma from presenting to sustain a sustained narrative arc in a high-profile serial. During this transitional phase, Vincent also took on supporting roles in other British productions, such as the indie film Sorted (2000), a drama about London's club scene starring and , further diversifying his portfolio beyond television soaps and episodic dramas. These engagements reflected a deliberate pivot from youth-oriented broadcasting towards versatile character work in adult-targeted content, though he balanced them with occasional presenting until relocating internationally later in the decade.

International presenting and relocation to the United States (2000s)

In January 2005, Vincent relocated to the to join Access Hollywood as a , contributing to the syndicated entertainment news program broadcast on stations. This move marked his transition to American television, where he covered celebrity events and Hollywood news, leveraging his prior presenting experience for a broader international audience. Vincent expanded his international profile by hosting the pageant on December 10, 2005, in , , alongside Angela Chow, featuring 102 contestants from around the globe. He reprised this role for in 2006 and extended his pageant work to the event in 2007, both of which aired to international viewers and highlighted his live hosting skills on global stages. In October 2007, Vincent hosted the reality series , a competition seeking the next great mentalist, which debuted live on October 24 and featured judges and across eight episodes. His tenure in the through the late solidified his presence in mainstream American media, though he maintained ties to projects amid the relocation.

Later career developments and return to the United Kingdom (2010s–present)

Following his presentations of the Miss World pageant in 2014 and 2015, Vincent continued to base his professional activities primarily during the mid-, including and hosting work. He hosted the comedy The Likely Dads across two series from 2020 to 2022, discussing modern fatherhood with regular panelists Mick Ferry and . Vincent returned to the in late 2022, citing a desire to prioritize time with his , including his twin children. Upon relocation, he resumed selective television appearances, serving as a guest presenter on ITV's This Morning on March 7, 2024, marking his return to the program after an absence of nearly two decades. In July 2024, Vincent co-hosted the launch of the Suddenly Single for Best Magazine UK, interviewing celebrities such as , , and on experiences of singledom and relationships. The series, produced in video format and available on platforms including , emphasized candid discussions among public figures. Vincent participated in nostalgic initiatives in 2025, reuniting with former co-presenter in September to create content aimed at relaunching the program for audiences. This appearance highlighted efforts to adapt the children's series for younger digital natives, three decades after his original tenure.

Controversies

Involvement in There's Something About Miriam (2004)

Tim Vincent hosted the Sky One reality television series , which premiered on 22 February 2004 and consisted of six episodes filmed in during the summer of 2003. In the program, six British men competed through various challenges to win the affections of 21-year-old Mexican model and a £10,000 prize along with a luxury cruise, unaware that Rivera was a pre-operative woman born . Vincent's role involved on-screen presenting and providing scene-setting voiceover narration that highlighted the deceptive premise, including lines such as "These heroic guys have no idea that Miriam is as much Steve as Eve. As much Arthur as Martha. From the waist down, she’s a man," which underscored the intended shock of the final reveal. The series generated immediate backlash upon its airing, with contestants expressing outrage over the non-disclosure of Rivera's biological sex, leading them to feel misled in pursuing romantic and physical interactions under . In response, the participants attempted to prevent broadcast through legal action, including trashing the production set, and ultimately secured an out-of-court settlement reportedly totaling around £500,000 from producers and Mentorn Media, though specific individual amounts were not disclosed. , as host, became associated with the controversy through his narration's framing of the twist as a punchline, reflecting the era's sensibilities toward identity, though no direct lawsuits targeted him personally. The program's exploitative structure, centered on withholding key information about Rivera's to manufacture , has since been widely critiqued as emblematic of early reality TV's ethical lows, with retrospective analyses linking it to long-term psychological harm for participants and Rivera herself. Vincent has not publicly elaborated extensively on the production in subsequent interviews, with references to the show in his career retrospectives describing it simply as a controversial presenting gig amid his broader work in television. The series' fallout did not derail his professional trajectory, as he continued hosting roles post-2004, but it remains a notable point of criticism in discussions of deceptive formats.

Personal life

Relationships and parenthood

Vincent welcomed twin sons, Jasper Oliver and Felix Samuel, on October 19, 2018, with his then-partner Gemma Charles; the boys weighed 6 pounds and 5 pounds at birth, respectively. The couple anticipated the twins' arrival earlier that year, with Vincent expressing excitement about fatherhood at age 45. By 2022, Vincent and had separated, and he described himself as single while co-parenting the boys, then aged four, with support from his mother in . In 2023, he reiterated his single status and emphasized the demands of raising twins as a primary , noting the challenges but also the joys of parenthood. Vincent has publicly discussed his experiences as a , including launching a radio in 2020 focused on men's perspectives on , addressing emotions and challenges often overlooked in discussions of new fathers. He has shared that fatherhood prompted a return to the from the to prioritize family stability. No prior long-term relationships or additional children are documented in public records.

Residences and lifestyle changes

Vincent relocated to the in the mid-2000s to advance his presenting career, serving as a New York correspondent and later co-presenter for NBC's , which he joined in January 2005 and hosted for about 11 years. During this period, he divided time between New York and , immersing in Hollywood's entertainment industry while maintaining ties to the . By the early 2010s, Vincent returned to the , establishing his base primarily in with a secondary cottage in , where he spent extended periods despite occasional travel for work. In recent years, particularly around 2023, he shifted to residing full-time in to focus on family responsibilities as a to twin sons, reducing international commitments. This relocation coincided with broader lifestyle adjustments emphasizing work-life balance; Vincent has described achieving greater equilibrium after decades in high-pressure broadcasting since age 16, allowing more family involvement over career pursuits. He maintains a portfolio of three properties, viewing them as income sources or hedges against fluctuating Hollywood demand.

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