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Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Strictly Come Dancing star George Clarke is revealed as secret nepo baby with a VERY successful dad
YouTuber George Clark was yesterday announced as the sixth celebrity contestant for Strictly Come Dancing 2025. But his showbiz roots go deeper than his online personality, because his dad the studio boss at an iconic British production company. George's dad is Sean Clarke, the managing director of Aardman Animations - the studio behind British institution Wallace And Gromit. Fans were shocked to discover his nepo baby status, writing on social media: 'This is blowing my mind!' Starting out at the company in 1998, George's dad Sean worked his way up, co-producing Early Man and the two Shaun The Sheep movies - and in 2019 was announced as the new boss of the whole operation. Usually kids look to their parents for inspiration, but Sean has previously admitted his son's YouTube success inspired him to make changes at Aardman. Speaking to The Times in June, Sean shared his desire to lead the animation company into the world of TikTok ahead of its 50th anniversary next year. He said: 'Over the last three years I've seen George's success as a YouTuber and it's been interesting to see the power of nurturing your community and understanding your brand. 'In the future we launch characters on TikTok and we don't have to overthink the backstory. 'They're just funny characters that people want to share organically and then once I can go to the market and say, "20 million people love these characters, now we want to tell some stories," it turns this thing on its head.' Before working at Aardman, Sean was working for Disney as their UK Licensing Director. In a nod to his father's role, George owned a white hamster called Gromit - who he previously revealed his family had to buy after he dropped him at the pet shop. Discovering his father's job, fans wrote: 'HES A NEPO BABY!?'; 'I can't believe this it's blowing my mind.' 'HANG ONNNNNNN…. George's dad owns the company that made Wallace and Grommit? Is this all well known?! I had zero idea!'; 'Not his dad being in charge of wallace and gromit.' YouTuber and podcaster George will enter the famous ballroom when Strictly returns to BBC One and BBC iPlayer this September. George Clarke, also known as George Clarkey, is a British YouTuber, podcaster and social media star known to millions online. Born and raised in the UK, George began experimenting with video content as a teenager, quickly discovering the power of humour and honesty to connect with people around the world. Since then he has built a thriving digital career with millions of followers across YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, drawn to his authenticity and sharp comedic voice. He also co-hosts The Useless Hotline Podcast, which has proven so popular it has led to a series of live shows across the UK. Born and raised in the UK, George began experimenting with video content as a teenager, quickly discovering the power of humour and honesty to connect with people around the world On joining Strictly Come Dancing, George said: 'Never thought I'd say this… but I'm doing Strictly! Honestly, I've got no idea what I'm doing but I'm excited to get stuck in … and potentially fall over a fair bit.' The news was revealed on BBC Radio 1's Going Home Drivetime Show this afternoon. George has built up a huge following on TikTok with an impressive 152million fans and has 679 thousand on Instagram. He is also often seen teaming up with TikToker Max Balegde as the pair host their podcast together.
BBC News
16-06-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Donated train 'valuable resource' to Blyth SEN school
A project involving a repurposed Pacer train to use as a classroom for children with specialist needs is nearing completion. Volunteers from Northern's Heaton TrainCare Centre fixed leaks in the train's roof and its power supply after the train was donated to the Dales School in Blyth by company Porterbrook in second part of the initiative involved engineers repairing the wipers, headlights, signal buzzer and fan in the driver's cab which has recently been finished. The volunteers also restored the train's public address system, which the school's therapists said would be a "valuable resource" for pupils to make announcements and develop their speech and language skills. The engineers and apprentices also installed a walkway over a section of track, which was donated by Network Rail. The school, near the new Northumberland Line at Blyth, said the new driver's cab would give children opportunities to learn about rail safety and the hazards of trespassing. The project was featured on George Clark's Channel 4 show Amazing Spaces in 2023 and it also received last year's Love Northumberland award. Pupil Leo said: "I love the train as I'm going to be a train driver when I grow up and I get to practice on the train controls and tell everyone where the train is going."Meanwhile Lennie said: "My favourite time of the week is when we go on the train, I like the train driving simulator, it's like I'm driving a real train." James Groundwater, outdoor learning teacher at the school, said the volunteers had "made the train come to life" and now it was watertight for future use. Heaton TrainCare Centre's manager, Garry Roseby, said he was "extremely proud" of the engineers who spent their weekends and holidays restoring the train. "It has also given the apprentices an opportunity to work on the legacy fleet which has served the North East so well over the years, allowing them to develop their skills on a different electrical and mechanical system," he engineers said they would return in July to fit guttering to the train roof. Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
NZ Herald
22-05-2025
- Sport
- NZ Herald
Road rage: Driver brandishes knife in Tauranga
Helen Clark with her father George Clark at home in Waihī Beach ahead of his 103rd birthday. Video / Rosalie Liddle Crawford Fire near State Highway 2 at Apata in the Bay of Plenty. Vaishali McNeill, 15, died in a 2023 head-on crash with a truck. Parents Sarb Mann and David McNeill want harsher penalties for impaired drivers. Video / Andrew Warner, Supplied Chipseal works cause heavy traffic and delays between Te Puna and Aongatete. 340 competitors took part in the prestigious Race One Surf Craft Mount Monster held at Mount Maunganui on Saturday. Video / Geoff Cox Rotorua Māori ward councillor Rawiri Waru at the final meeting for the year. Video / Laura Smith Tauranga school leavers Olly Dow, Thomas Winter and William Dunn are embarking on an epic expedition, raising money for the Child Cancer Foundation. Video supplied. The Kiwi art trail is back this year with support from the Tauranga City Council from Monday, October 14 to Sunday, October 17. Video / Aleyna Martinez Azaria Tai is 8 years old and showing a lot of potential in her gymnastics. She hopes to one day go to the Olympics and represent New Zealand. Video / Ayla Yeoman A man was airlifted to hospital after his vehicle dropped 15m off a road on to its roof in the Coromandel. Video / Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust The relationship between Harry, and his assistance dog Kowhai, provides a much-needed bond between the two and allows his parents to relax. Video / Tom Eley
