Jamie Rickers | |
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| Born | (1974-05-21) 21 May 1974 Chelmsford, Essex, England |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Known for | Up on the Roof Toonattik Prove it! |
| Children | 2 |
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
Career
Rickers 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 Orange4 and, with Anna Williamson, Jamie & Anna's Big Weekend5 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
Television
| 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
References
- "Anti-terror police quizzed kids television Toonattik presenters over hairdryers". The Independent. 26 January 2010.
- "Beds, Herts and Bucks Theatre - Panto - Cinderella - St Albans Arena". BBC.
- "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.
- "Anna Williamson wants to work with Jamie Rickers again". Yahoo News. 12 September 2025.