Is Jordan North gay? What is known about his sexuality and love life
The rumours about Jordan North being gay persist, although he has never publicly stated his sexuality. He is a British radio presenter and television personality, best known for his work with BBC Radio 1 and his current role on Capital Breakfast.
I've always tried to keep things private. It's sometimes quite unnerving when people are asking about your personal life. But it's part of the job.
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Key takeaways
- Jordan North prefers to keep his romantic life away from the public limelight.
- The British radio host has never publicly confirmed his sexual orientation, despite ongoing speculation about his sexuality.
- Jordan has never been married.
- He co-presents the comedy podcast, Help I Sexted My Boss, with etiquette expert William Hanson.
Jordan North’s profile summary
Full name | Jordan Levi North |
Gender | Male |
Date of birth | February 14, 1990 |
Age | 36 years (as of 2026) |
Place of birth | York, United Kingdom |
Current residence | London, England |
Nationality | British |
Ethnicity | White |
Father | Graham North |
Mother | Wendy North |
Siblings | Dominic, Bradley, and Ryan |
Education | St James' Lanehead Primary School, Penwortham Priory Academy, Preston College, and the University of Sunderland |
Profession | Radio DJ and television presenter |
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Is Jordan North gay?
Jordan North has not publicly discussed his sexuality. However, speculations about his sexuality emerged after he said that 'a gay ghost was haunting his house'.
Jordan revealed this during a January 16, 2023, appearance on the Help I Sexted My Boss podcast. He said,
I say this with slight trepidation but I think the gay ghost has returned to my new house. The other night at around 2am the shower decided to turn itself on.
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In August 2026, PinkNews revisited speculation about Jordan North’s sexuality after the broadcaster appeared in the BBC documentary The Truth About Vaping. The publication reported that North has never publicly disclosed his sexuality or discussed his love life in detail. It also revisited comments he has made about dating and a “gay ghost” joke that have previously fuelled online speculation.
North has, however, spoken about his dating experiences. He once described himself as being so awkward on first dates that he shook a date’s hand at the end of their evening. He also discussed who should pay on a first date, distinguishing between heterosexual and same-sex couples.
Despite the renewed interest, there is still no public confirmation from Jordan North that he is gay or bisexual. His comments about dating and his jokes should not be treated as evidence of his sexual orientation.
A look at Jordan North’s relationship history
Jordan North is unmarried, and there are no reports of a husband or wife. Speaking ahead of his time in I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, in 2024, Jordan revealed that he was single. He said,
I am single at the moment. But that is not the reason why I am going in.
Also, in an episode of Help I Sexted My Boss, Jordan North revealed that he has never lived with a partner. He said,
Sleeping in bed with a partner is hard because I’m a starfish. I like to be full on spread out.
Did Jordan North date Charlotte Dawson?
Jordan and Charlotte were often seen together but did not have a romantic relationship. Charlotte Dawson is a renowned TV personality & model, famous as the daughter of Les Dawson, an English comedian, actor, writer, presenter, and talented pianist.
During a Help I Sexted My Boss episode, Jordan candidly told his co-host William Hanson that he encountered Charlotte Dawson while he was 15. He stated,
I met Les Dawson’s daughter Charlotte…we might have snogged…I was about 15.
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A look at Jordan North’s age and early life
Jordan, whose real name is Jordan Levi North, was born in York, United Kingdom, on February 14, 1990. His age is 36 years as of 2026. His parents are Wendy and Graham North.
The talented DJ grew up in Burnley alongside his three brothers, Dominic, Bradley, and Ryan. He hails from a military family, with his father serving in the Queen's Lancashire Regiment from 1982 to 2006. Also, his brother, Ryan North, serves in the 2nd Battalion of The Parachute Regiment (2 PARA).
Jordan North’s education
He attended St James' Lanehead Primary School until age 11, then moved to the Preston area, where he attended Penwortham Priory Academy and Preston College. He graduated from the University of Sunderland in 2011 with a First Class degree in Media Production.
Jordan North’s height
Jordan North is reportedly 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm) tall. His height is often mentioned in celebrity profiles, although he has not publicly confirmed the measurement.
What does Jordan North do now?
Jordan North is a radio presenter, television personality and podcast host. He currently presents Capital Breakfast alongside Chris Stark and Siân Welby. The weekday show airs from 6am to 10am.
North began his broadcasting career while studying Media Production at the University of Sunderland. He later worked at several radio stations before joining BBC Radio 1 in 2014. He spent about a decade at the station and left in February 2024.
His television career grew after he appeared on I am a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! in 2020. He finished as the runner-up and became one of the show’s most popular contestants.
North has also built a career in podcasting. He co-hosts Help I Sexted My Boss with William Hanson. The podcast has also expanded into books and live shows.
Today, Capital Breakfast is his main broadcasting role. He continues to work across radio, television and podcasting.
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What is Jordan North's net worth?
Jordan North does not publicly disclose his exact net worth. However, documents revealed in December 2025 that his production company, Vicious Vera Productions, had more than £1 million in reserves after a strong financial year.
Does Jordan North have children?
Jordan North does not have any children. He has kept his personal life private and is not publicly known to have married or started a family. Reports have previously stated that he does not have children. North is, however, a godfather to his best friend's daughter.
Trivia
- Jordan began his radio career at community stations such as Preston FM and the Blackpool Pleasure Beach radio station.
- He won a Bauer Radio competition during his final university year, landing a Sunday show on The Hits Radio.
- Jordan has worked for several stations, including BBC Radio 1, Rock FM, Capital Manchester, and Capital Breakfast.
- Jordan is a passionate Burnley FC supporter and has often spoken about his love for the club.
- He met his Help I Sexted My Boss co-host William Hanson while working at BBC Radio 5 Live during university. They later became friends and launched the podcast in 2018.
- Jordan and Hanson later turned Help I Sexted My Boss into a book, which was published in 2024.
- The radio host was awarded an Honorary Fellowship from the University of Sunderland in 2023.
- Jordan finished as the runner-up on I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! in 2020, behind Giovanna Fletcher.
- He has presented Top of the Pops and appeared on programmes including Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway and This Morning.
Speculation about Jordan North's gay status reflects fan fascination about his personal life. Allegations about his gay status emerged when he joked about a gay ghost haunting his house in an episode of his podcast. However, he has never addressed the rumours as he prefers to keep his life away from public scrutiny.
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