TV presenters are two a penny. But openly gay TV presenters, well, that’s a whole different kettle of fish. Surprisingly, though, British television seems to have more than its fair share of presenters who just so happen to be out and proud. And so, to our rundown of twelve of the top gay presenters, hosts, broadcasters, (call them what you like!) on British TV. Some are famous. Some are not. Some are down right funny. And some are just far too gorgeous for words…


Andrew Hayden-Smith

Whistle for a hottie indeed! Apparently Andrew realized he was gay at the tender age of five! Before getting into television presenting for CBBC, he appeared in the BBC’s popular children’s drama Byker Grove. Oh, and more recently, Andrew guest starred in several episodes of Doctor Who!


Kristian Digby

Smart and charming – the perfect combination! Kristian is a popular daytime TV presenter with the BBC. His shows include To Buy or Not to Buy, Uncharted Territory and Trading Up. He’s also an award-winning film director and property developer. And he hosted That Gay Show for BBC Choice.


Alan Carr

Thanks to his camp demeanor and saucy jokes, British stand-up comedian and TV presenter Carr has become a popular figure on the comedy circuit. The co-host of Channel 4’s brilliant The Friday Night Project is much in demand and it’s rumored ITV want him to present a planned revival of Blind Date. Oh my. What would Cilla say?!

Hell’s Kitchen is back open for business in the UK and once again, it’s proving addictive, riveting viewing. Award-winning chef Marco Pierre White (he’s got three Michelin stars, don’t you know!) has just two weeks to train ten celebrities how to cook.

Each evening, under Marco’s watchful eye, the celebrities have to serve up a variety of mouth-watering dishes to a restaurant of discerning celebrities. In other words, a pack of Z-listers who fancy a free meal! And it’s up to the viewing public to vote for the celebrity chef they want to keep in the kitchen.

For one of the trainee celebrity chefs, it’s already proving to be quite a terrifying experience. Openly gay TV presenter and former air steward Brian Dowling, 29, is best known for winning Big Brother back in 2001.

“I think it’s probably going to be quite a challenge, considering I don’t like stress, I don’t like any kind of aggressive atmosphere and I can’t cook,” says Brian.

“I don’t mind criticism whilst it’s positive and about my cooking,” he adds. “But if it gets personal and he tells me that I’m a fat Irish lad … then that’s personal! Anyway, Jean-Christophe Novelli is my favorite chef because of that sexy French accent!”

With his quick wit and cheeky Irish humor, bookies are already tipping Brian to be crowned Britain’s newest celebrity chef. Having recently been voted the favorite Big Brother house mate of all time, it’s hard not to find Brian endearing. We’ve already witnessed him crying over his faulty souffle and hilariously announcing that he has a bit of a crush on maitre d' Nick Munier.

Brian’s fellow celebrity chefs include former world boxing champion Barry McGuigan, model Abigail Clancy, Emmerdale actress Adele Silva, comedian Jim Davidson, singer Paul Young and model and actress Kelly LeBrock. Ex-boy band singer Lee Ryan has already walked from the show.

Hell’s Kitchen is open for business every night at 9pm on ITV1.