Lindsey Russell facts for kids

Lindsey Russell is a British TV presenter. She was born on September 25, 1990, in Brussels, Belgium. Many people know her as the 36th presenter of the famous BBC show Blue Peter. She hosted the show from 2013 to 2021. During her time on Blue Peter, she worked alongside other presenters like Barney Harwood, Radzi Chinyanganya, and Helen Skelton.

Lindsey Russell's TV Journey

Becoming a Blue Peter Presenter

Lindsey Russell became a presenter for Blue Peter after winning a big competition. About 20,000 people applied for the job! Judges like TV presenters Eamonn Holmes and Myleene Klass helped choose her. She won the role soon after finishing her studies at the University of Bristol. There, she studied French and drama.

Exciting Challenges and Achievements

In 2016, Lindsey tried a very brave challenge for Sport Relief. She attempted to cross 21 miles between Northern Ireland and Scotland. She planned to do this inside a three-meter zorb ball! Unfortunately, she had to stop because of bad weather.

Lindsey left Blue Peter on July 15, 2021. On her very last show, she set a new world record! She achieved the fastest time to get dressed in cricket whites. This was a fun way to say goodbye to the show.

Life After Blue Peter

After leaving Blue Peter, Lindsey Russell joined Heart Radio. It was announced in December 2021 that she would start presenting on the radio in January 2022. She first hosted shows on Saturdays and Sundays. Since 2023, she presents the early morning show from Monday to Friday on Heart Radio.

Lindsey Russell's TV Shows

Lindsey Russell has appeared in many TV shows. She is often seen as herself, hosting or taking part in different programs. She has also used her voice for animated characters.

• 2013: Blue Peter: You Decide – She was a contestant in 5 episodes.
• 2013–2021: Blue Peter – She was a co-host for many years.
• 2013: Dani's Castle – She appeared in 1 episode.
• 2014; 2016: Hacker Time – She was a guest and had a small role in 2 episodes.
• 2015: World Snooker Championship – She was a guest in 2 episodes.
• 2015: Ultimate Brain – She was a contestant in 1 episode.
• 2016: Kung Fu Panda 3 – She voiced the character Peony.
• 2016, 2018, 2019: Sam & Mark's Big Friday Wind-Up – She was a guest in 3 episodes.
• 2016: Too Much TV – She was a guest in 1 episode.
• 2016: Danger Mouse – She voiced the character Hysteria in 2 episodes.
• 2016–2017: Taking the Next Step – She was the host for 21 episodes.
• 2016: Top Class – She was a contestant in the Christmas special.
• 2017: Art Ninja – She had a small role.
• 2017: Saturday Mash-Up! – She appeared in 1 episode.
• 2018: This Morning – She co-presented a competition segment for one week.
• 2019: Horrible Histories: The Movie – Rotten Romans – She had a small role as a Celt Villager.