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Belgium Lindsey Russell is an acclaimed British television and radio presenter, recognized for her extensive work across children's programming and national radio.
Lindsey Russell has had an extensive career with the BBC, contributing to various programs including Blue Peter, The One Show, Morning Live, BBC Bitesize, and providing stand-in presenter roles on BBC Radio 1 and guest appearances on BBC Radio 2.
Lindsey Russell hosts her own early breakfast radio show for Heart Radio, weekdays from 4am to 6:30am, and also serves as a stand-in for Amanda Holden on Heart Breakfast. She previously hosted overnight weekend slots and special Bank Holiday shows, including the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebration.
Lindsey actively participated in fundraising events for Sport Relief, including a challenging attempt to cross the Irish Sea in a zorb in 2016 and competing in a Rhythmic Gymnastics event at the Sport Relief: All Star Games in 2022.
Lindsey has supported BBC Children in Need through various challenges, including running the London Marathon in 2015 and completing a 42.2km Swim-Run fundraiser in October 2018.
Lindsey Russell was born on September 25, 1990, in Brussels, Belgium. She graduated from the University of Bristol with a degree in French and Drama. In 2013, she gained prominence by winning a CBBC competition to find a new Blue Peter presenter, a role she held for eight years.
During her tenure at Blue Peter, Lindsey undertook various challenges and projects, including attempting to cross the Irish Sea in a zorb for Sport Relief in 2016, though bad weather led to the attempt being aborted. She also completed the Swiss Army’s Mountain Marathon in 2014 and ran the London Marathon for BBC Children in Need in 2015. Her work on the show earned her a BAFTA for Best TV Presenter in 2019. In July 2021, she concluded her time on Blue Peter, setting a Guinness World Record for the fastest time to dress in cricket whites on her final broadcast.
Following her departure from Blue Peter, Lindsey transitioned into national radio, joining Heart Radio in January 2022. Initially presenting weekend overnight slots, she moved to the early breakfast show, weekdays from 4 am to 6:30 am, in 2023. She also serves as a regular reporter for The One Show and presents segments for Morning Live on BBC One. Her acting credits include voice roles in “Kung Fu Panda 3” (2016) and “Danger Mouse” (2016–2017), and a cameo in “Horrible Histories: The Movie – Rotten Romans” (2019).
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