Jordan North is aiming for I’m A Celeb glory (Image: ITV)

I’m A Celebrity is about to kick off its 2020 collection in a really completely different setting – with this yr’s crop of well-known faces attending to grips with life in a Welsh fortress as an alternative of the Australian jungle, within the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

However simply because they’re not down underneath this yr doesn’t imply the collection isn’t as difficult as ever, with Sunday night time’s collection opener set to ship a genuinely impolite awakening for the celebs as they face a trial which sees them locked in cages.

And among the many 10 who’re adjusting to Welsh fortress life is DJ Jordan North.

Simply who’s he – and the way is he finest identified?

Who’s I’m A Celeb star Jordan North and the way is he finest identified?

Jordan, 30, is finest generally known as a DJ on Radio 1.

He started his profession as a researcher at BBC Radio 5 Dwell, whereas presenting exhibits on Capital North-East and Capital Manchester – earlier than becoming a member of Rock FM, initially working there half time whereas he was nonetheless on the BBC earlier than turning into their Drivetime presenter in 2014.

That very same yr, he supplied freelance cowl on numerous Radio 1 exhibits earlier than being picked as one in every of numerous new voices to take a seat in for Matt Edmondson in 2017.

He was named the brand new host for the Best Hits present on Sunday mornings in 2018, and this yr grew to become the brand new 11pm-1am weekend host on Radio 1.

Jordan is a well-recognized voice to Radio 1 listeners (Image: Rex Shutterstock)

Jordan additionally covers for Nick Grimshaw and Scott Mills when they’re absent – main him to sometimes be known as Radio 1’s ‘provide instructor’.

He admitted he’s been watching the present for years – and desires to present it his finest shot now he’s on it.

“I’ve received so many phobias and fears. I’m apprehensive I’ll let folks down however I additionally wish to give the Trials my finest go,’ he stated.

‘I hope my Radio 1 listeners will get behind me.’