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Patrick Christys is a British journalist and presenter. He currently hosts Patrick Christys Tonight on GB News.[2]
Patrick Michael Christys | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 January 1992 Cheshire, England |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist and presenter |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Employer | GB News |
| Spouse |
Emily Carver (m. 2024) |
Career
editChristys started his career in 2014, as a reporter for The Westmorland Gazette in Kendal, Cumbria.[3]
In August 2021, Christys joined GB News, initially presenting To the Point alongside Mercy Muroki.[4] Former GB News chairman Andrew Neil, who left the channel in September 2021, criticised the appointments of Christys and Mark Dolan, calling them "shock jocks".[5] In November 2023, in light of the suspension of weekday primetime presenter Dan Wootton,[6] it was announced that Christys would be presenting Wootton's weekday 9pm Tonight programme on GB News until further notice.[7][8]
In June 2023, he performed with the Dreamboys[9] to raise awareness of men's mental health, generating over £110,000 in donations for mental health charity Mind.[10] Christys has also appeared as a political commentator and contributor on the BBC's Politics Live[11] and Sky News.[12]
In November 2023, Christys raised over £270,000 for the Royal British Legion as part of its Poppy Appeal.[13]
In November 2024, Christys raised £407,000 (£71,236 of that in Gift Aid) for UK charity Friends of the Elderly.
He is a recovering alcoholic.[14]
References
edit- ^ Christys, Patrick (1 July 2024). "Patrick Christys on X". X.
- ^ "GB News shakes up weekday schedule as Esther McVey exits". Media Mole.
- ^ "Ex-Cumbria journalist reveals what it's like to work with Nigel Farage". The Westmorland Gazette. 14 August 2021. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
- ^ "Patrick Christys to take over from Colin Brazier on GB News". Media Mole. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
- ^ "Andrew Neil's Daily Mail interview: Five things we learned about GB News". The National. 25 September 2021. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ "Laurence Fox and Dan Wootton suspended by GB News over Ava Evans insults". BBC News. 27 September 2023. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ TVZone (14 November 2023). "GB NEWS ANNOUNCES NEW PRIMETIME SHOW AND SCHEDULE CHANGES". TV Zone UK. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
- ^ Perry, Sophie (14 November 2023). "Dan Wootton replaced on GB News 'until further notice'". PinkNews. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ James, Jordan (3 July 2023). "NEWS IN THE NUDE: GB News star STRIPS OFF for Men's Mental Health Charity - Politicalite". Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ "Patrick's Challenge Christys". JustGiving. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ "Politics Live - 20 March". BBC News. 20 March 2015. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ "Was Winston Churchill a 'racist' or 'man of his time'?". Sky News. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ "Patrick's fundraiser for The Royal British Legion". JustGiving. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ Pearce, Georgia (2 November 2024). "Patrick Christys Says Alcoholism Made Him 'a Complete Liar' and 'Throwing up Blood'". GB News. Retrieved 16 August 2024.