Profile of Joel Ross on Famous Like Me

Joel Ross (born Joel Hogg in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, 31st May 1977) is a British radio DJ. Along with Jason King (known on air as JK), he presents the coveted UK Top 40 show on BBC Radio 1 each Sunday. They are also due to take over the network's early breakfast show.

They are the winners of two Sony Radio Academy Awards in 2005; a Gold for 'Breakfast Show Of The Year' and a Silver for 'Entertainment Show' . The pair first came together in 1999 on Viking FM in Hull when Joel moved from the afternoon show he was hosting to join JK on breakfast. Joel had joined Viking FM from his hometown station Yorkshire Coast Radio in 1996, starting on the nightshift and working his way up to the late show, off-air breakfast producer, evening show host and afternoon show presenter.

Instantly it became clear that the pair, already close friends and socialising partners off the air, had a natural broadcasting rapport as well as great ability to communicate with the audience. Their cheeky, laddish, infectious style ensured a rapid rise in audience ratings and the move to Manchester's Key 103.

On television the boys have presented Playboyz , a fast moving gadget series for Granada Men and Motors and Motor Maniacs , a series dedicated to men obsessed with bikes and cars. Most recently, they have been the hosts of the Pure Soap on BBC3, a daily 30 minute live show looking at all things to do with soap operas. Joel achieved the distinction of winning Channel 5's 2005 Britain's Worst Celebrity Driver competition, with JK as his co-driver.

Joel's passions away from radio include Prisoner Cell Block H.

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