Cel Spellman

Ceallach John Spellman ( ; born 31 August 1995) is an English actor, writer and presenter best known for playing Matthew Williams in the revival of ITV drama Cold Feet, Harry Fisher in the BBC One school-based drama Waterloo Road from 2010 to 2011 and hosting Friday Download and various other programmes on CBBC. From July 2015 until August 2020, he presented his own show on BBC Radio 1, which aired every Sunday between 16:00 and 19:00 with his co-presenter Katie Thistleton. He is also known for his work as a presenter for Manchester City.

Early life and education Ceallach John Spellman (known as "Cel" ) was born on 31 August 1995. He is of Irish descent.

A Roman Catholic, he attended St Bede's College, Manchester. Subsequently, he attended Sylvia Young Theatre School from the age of 11.

Career Spellman played Harry Fisher in the BBC One school-based drama Waterloo Road from 2010 to 2011. In May 2011, he started presenting Friday Download on CBBC alongside Georgia Lock, Richard Wisker, Dani Harmer, Tyger Drew-Honey, Aidan Davis, and Dionne Bromfield.

From 19 July 2015, he started presenting his own show on Sunday afternoons on BBC Radio 1, with co-presenter Katie Thistleton.

In September 2016, he began starring as Matthew in the sixth series of British comedy-drama Cold Feet.

On 11 October 2016, it was announced that Spellman would be joining The Voice UK on ITV as social media reporter and online presenter of The V Room. On 15 November 2016, it was announced he would do the same for The Voice Kids UK.

In August 2020, it was announced that Spellman would be leaving his Sunday slots on Radio 1 at the end of that month to focus on his acting and broadcasting commitments. Vick Hope replaced Spellman, co-hosting Life Hacks and The Official Chart: First Look on Radio 1 from the beginning of September 2020.

In 2021, Spellman joined the advisory board of the international organization Awareness 360.

In 2023, he played Donal McHugh in the BBC One crime drama series Better.

Recognition On 1 July 2016, he was rated as one of "50 Fittest Boys" by Vogue magazine. Spellman is one of nine presidents of Better Planet Education.

Filmography Film and television

Radio Date Title Role Director Station 2011 Lost Property: The Year My Mother Went Missing Vincent Jessica Dromgoole BBC Radio 4 Afternoon Play 2015–2020 Radio 1's Life Hacks and The Official First Look Chart with Katie Thistleton Himself BBC Radio 1

Music videos Year Title Artist Notes 2015 "Rest Your Love" The Vamps 2018 "Forever and Ever More" Nothing but Thieves