JaackMaate

Jack Carl Dean, better known by his online alias JaackMaate, is an English YouTuber, podcast host, sports presenter and comedian. He is primarily known for his "opinionated and frank" discussion of YouTube content, He also gained national media attention when he staged a demonstration in response to Boris Johnson's rule-breaking during the national lockdown.

In 2019, Dean was listed at No. 88 in The Sunday Times''' list of the top 100 most influential online creators in the United Kingdom. He appeared on Big Brother as a contestant for one week. His criticism included overpriced merchandise sold to fans, subpar content from vloggers and a disconnect from the core audience.

In response to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's alleged breaking of lockdown rules, Dean organised 100 members of the public to dress as Johnson and protest outside Downing Street. The stunt received wide media recognition and acclaim.

JaackMaate's Happy Hour Podcast Dean has been the host of JaackMaate's Happy Hour Podcast since 2018.

The podcast has had notable guests including Belle Delphine, Ricky Gervais, Raphael Rowe and Asim Chaudhry. The show was described by Radio Times as "intimate interviews with the internet's best celebrities to join the conversation about everything from moral dilemmas to life's big questions in their show of the week column" . In September 2020, Dean announced he had signed an exclusive multi-year Spotify podcast deal.

In February 2023, Dean took the show on tour alongside fellow co-hosts Stevie White, Robbie Knox and Alfie Indra. The tour was a success and was extended for a further seventeen dates in April and May 2023. In February 2024, Dean announced the show's second tour, The Big Fat Massive Hunt, alongside Happy Hour'' co-hosts Stevie White, Robbie Knox and Alfie Indra.

Personal life Dean has been open about his diagnosis of OCD and his bouts with anxiety and depression. In particular, his OCD manifests itself as health anxiety, which caused him to avoid seeing the doctor for fear of an extreme diagnosis.

Dean has also been open about his mother, her struggles with alcoholism, and the effect on his mental health.

Dean became engaged to long-time girlfriend Fiona South in 2018.

Dean is a supporter of West Ham United.