GK Barry is expanding her media presence with a significant national radio debut on BBC Radio 1 after earning a devoted following online and on I’m A Celebrity.
Grace Keeling, better known as GK Barry, is stepping into a new role this summer—hosting her very own weekend show on BBC Radio 1 throughout July. Known for her rise from TikTok fame and I’m A Celebrity appearances, the 25-year-old influencer will be on air every Saturday and Sunday from 1–4pm starting July 4.
“This is completely different from podcasting,” she told MailOnline. “I’m really excited to be presenting my own show with BBC Radio 1 this summer… I’m always listening to the radio when I travel, so I can’t wait to interact with the listeners and get them involved in all the fun.”
Fans will get a new perspective on the digital star thanks to the BBC’s teased announcement that GK will have “special guests” throughout her run. Jamie Laing, a fellow celebrity, is also making a comeback on television this time around along with his wife Sophie Habboo, who will co-host while his regular presenters are taking maternity leave.
GK has openly discussed her difficult transition from the UK to her growing media career and her childhood there. She was born Grace Keeling, and she is remembered for her father’s actions in Tortola.
“From as young as I can remember, I was in Tortola and I was one of the only white girls,” she shared on the Loose Women podcast. “All the aunties were doing my hair… little cornrows… I never saw anything different about that.”
She described how inclusive and diverse her school environment is there. There were “so many different races present.” Everyone and I were friends. I had a fantastic time.
But the eight-year-old’s move to Cambridge marked a sharp contrast. She said, “I had a Caribbean accent and we moved back to a small, predominantly white town.” Jane, I’m not sure if you’ve ever been to a small town with a Caribbean accent and white hair, but it’s vicious.
She recalled how she struggled to connect with her peers when they realized that the majority of them couldn’t handle [it at school]… People didn’t know what I was up to when I was talking about my life.
She also recalls the racism that her stepfather experienced. It was sort of like, “I don’t really know where we all stand here,” because my dad was receiving a lot of hate at the time. GK agreed with the statement “This is your stepdad, but he’s your dad,” which was made by host Jane Moore.
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