Naomi Wilkinson
Naomi Wilkinson | |
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Born | Bristol, England | 30 June 1974
Occupation | Television presenter |
Years active | 1998–present |
Television | Milkshake!, Countryfile |
Spouse | Mark Stevenson |
Naomi Wilkinson[citation needed] (born 30 June 1974, in Bristol, England)[citation needed] is an English television presenter.[1]
Career
Wilkinson was a presenter of Milkshake!, the early-morning programming block for young children on Channel 5 and Finger Tips for CITV. Wilkinson took over as the host from Fearne Cotton in series four and remained as the host until the series closed.[2] Prior to joining Milkshake! in 2000, Wilkinson co-presented the breakfast show Wakey! Wakey! for the now-defunct children's channel Carlton Kids.[3] As well as presenting for Milkshake, she has also starred in Milkshake shows such as Havakazoo and Monkey Makes. Wilkinson left Milkshake! in 2012 after 12 years as a main presenter.[citation needed] She now[when?] works on shows for CBBC.[citation needed]
Wilkinson went to the
Wilkinson joined
In 2018, she joined 26 other celebrities at
In 2020 amid the COVID-19 crisis Wilkinson rejoined The Celebs which now included Frank Bruno and X Factor winner Sam Bailey to raise money for both Alzheimer's Society and Action for Children. They recorded a new rendition of Merry Christmas Everyone by Shakin' Stevens and it was released digitally on 11 December 2020, on independent record label Saga Entertainment. The music video debuted exclusively on Good Morning Britain the day before release. The song peaked at number two on the iTunes pop chart.[9][10]
Television
Wilkinson has been a television presenter since 1999. She started work on
In 2013 and 2014, she presented a live show called WILD on CBBC. Wilkinson has also appeared three times on CBBC panel show
Personal life
She was born in Bristol in 1974. Her entertainment career first started at Butlin's, where she was a Redcoat.[12] In February 2013, she was nominated in the Female On-Screen Talent category for excellence in the Royal Television Society's awards.[13] Wilkinson is one of nine presidents of The Young People's Trust for the Environment.[14]
References
- ^ "Naomi Wilkinson". Talent 4 Media. Archived from the original on 21 September 2016. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
- ^ "Finger Tips". TV.com. Archived from the original on 11 April 2019. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
- ^ Falconer, Daniel. "Naomi Wilkinson exclusive interview". Female First. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
- ^ "Naomi Wilkinson + ADD TO SHORTLISTENQUIRE". Classiquepromotions.co.uk. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
- ^ Mattison, Hannah. "My Countryside: Naomi Wilkinson". Country File. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
- ^ Stansfield, Liz. "CBBC's Naomi Wilkinson On Marrying Mum And Dad". Huffington Post. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
- ^ "TV stars sing for Great Ormond Street Christmas charity single". Itv.com.
- ^ "The Celebs - Rock With Rudolph". YouTube. TheCelebsVEVO. Archived from the original on 19 December 2021. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
- ^ Sulway, Verity (10 November 2020). "Good Morning Britain stars show off their vocals in charity Christmas single". Mirror.co.uk. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
- ^ "The Celebs - Merry Christmas Everyone". YouTube. TheCelebsVEVO. Archived from the original on 19 December 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2018.
- ^ "Naomi's Nightmares of Nature". BBC. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
- ^ "Bristol born children's television presenter Naomi Wilkinson talks to about her life of adventure". Bristol Post. 8 August 2014. Archived from the original on 12 December 2015. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
- ^ [1] [dead link]
- ^ "Presidents". Young People's Trust for the Environment. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
External links
- Naomi Wilkinson at IMDb