Jamie Rickers (born 21 May 1974) is an English former television presenter, best known as the co-presenter of children's programmes Prove It!, Toonattik and Up On The Roof on CITV.[1] He holds a black belt in karate and was British Judo Martial Arts Champion; his hobbies include swimming, water-skiing, rally driving, mountaineering, parascending and sailing. [2]
Jamie Rickers | |
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| Born | 21 May 1974 Chelmsford, Essex, England |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Known for | Up On The Roof Toonattik Prove it! |
| Children | 2 |
Career
editRickers career began in 1997 as a researcher/co-ordinator for London Weekend Television. In 1999 Rickers began TV presenting beginning with the short-lived series Find a Fortune, and then Rickers began presenting links for the digital children's channel Carlton Kids then joined GMTV as a continuity announcer for their children's programming. Rickers presented Up On The Roof between 2001 and 2005. From 2005 to 2010, Rickers presented Toonattik on CITV.[3]
After moving from CITV to Nickelodeon, presenting such shows as Camp Orange[4] and, with Anna Williamson, Jamie & Anna's Big Weekend[5] he presented the Judo and Wrestling heats in the London 2012 Olympics[6]; in 2016 he worked for global and foreign exchange client Vlopper,[7] and during the COVID-19 pandemic sold face masks.[7]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Carlton Kids | Presenter |
| 1999 | Find a Fortune | Presenter |
| 2001–2005 | Up On The Roof | Presenter |
| 2005-2007 | Prove It! | Presenter |
| 2005–2010 | Toonattik | Presenter |
| 2010 | Nickelodeon UK (Jamie and Anna's U Pick Live/Big Weekend) | Presenter |
| 2011 | Anubis Unlocked | Presenter |
| 2011–2012 | Camp Orange (UK & Ireland) | Himself |
References
edit- ↑ "Anti-terror police quizzed kids television Toonattik presenters over hairdryers". The Independent. 26 January 2010.
- ↑ "BBC - Beds, Herts and Bucks Theatre - Panto - Cinderella - St Albans Arena". www.bbc.co.uk.
- ↑ "Kids' TV presenters carrying hairdryers stopped under anti-terror laws". The Guardian. 26 January 2010.
- ↑ "Nickelodeon UK And Britvic Team Up To Launch The "Nickelodeon's Fruit Shoot Skills Awards", In Association With "Camp Orange UK"".
- ↑ "Nickelodeon UK Presenters Anna Williamson And Jamie Rickers Announce Brand New Slime And Custard-Filled Boys Vs. Girls Stage Show Called "Jamie & Anna Live!", And They Need Local Children To Star In It!". NickALive!. 2 March 2013. Retrieved 16 May 2026.
- ↑ "Burnham: Burnham man presents the Olympics". Maldon and Burnham Standard. 15 August 2012.
- 1 2 "Anna Williamson wants to work with Jamie Rickers again". Yahoo News. 12 September 2025.
External links
edit- Jamie Rickers at IMDb
- Jamie Rickers on X