Radio 1 DJ Jordan North, who originally hails from Burnley, has finally completed his mammoth 100 mile rowing challenge in aid of Comic Relief.
I was worried about it at first about the rowing, he's always loved his football but this is so new. "I've got a rowing machine at home but I've told my mum to get that thing out - I don't want to see that thing in my bedroom when I get back, so yeah, I won't be going on that again." Speaking to him after he completed the challenge, Jordan told LancsLive: "It hasn't sunk it yet, it's just so mad and a very humbling experience, especially with all the people that have come down today and all the people that have donated.
Get all of the latest People news from Burnley Express. Providing fresh perspective online for news across the UK.
I can’t believe how many people are here!” Breathlessly, he continued: “I cannot even put the feeling into words…I feel so proud. It’s been quite the challenge and the toughest week.” Some canals are really narrow and some are really wide, which sends you all over the place.
The Radio 1 presenter completed his epic challenge rowing 100 miles in five days. | ITV News Granada.
On the way in, there were people on every bridge, people waving on banks… Breathlessly, he continued “I cannot even put the feeling into words… During the fourth day of the challenge, Jordan said he was "absolutely drained" and said he did not think he could continue.
Jordan is a 32-year-old radio presenter, who regularly presents on BBC Radio 1. He joined the station in 2014 and has become Radio 1's much-loved 'supply ...
No, Jordan is not vegan – something that was very apparent when he took on the first eating bushtucker trial and how to swallow plates of cow’s tongue and sheep eye. However, Jordan did take part in Veganuary – where people go vegan for the month of January. No, Jordan is not married and is currently single. As well as there being no signs of a partner on social media, he confirmed his relationship status to Radio Times last year, saying, “I am single at the moment. He posted, “Broken. Physically, mentally and emotionally broken! “I don’t really lead a celebrity lifestyle” he admitted.
The Radio 1 DJ set off from London on his gruelling challenge and passed through parts of Lancashire and Greater Manchester.
I am so tired.” How much has Jordan North raised for charity - and how do I donate? Jordan North is a DJ who was born in York but who grew up in and around Burnley, Lancashire. North is a huge fan of Burnley FC having grown up in the area and often describes the Turf Moor stadium as his ‘Happy Place’ Who is Jordan North and where is he from? North was very new to rowing, and had only a handful of training sessions in the Thames before setting off from the capital.
BURNLEY'S Jordan North was overcome with emotion after completing his 100-mile rowing challenge from London to Burnley for Comic Relief this…
I'm hoping we can get it up to £700,000. Donations will also help to fund organisations providing essential support for people in Ukraine affected by the terrifying conflict and the mass displacement of people in many parts of the world. I never ever expected to raise that amount.
The BBC Radio 1 presenter set off from Liverpool yesterday and rowed to Wigan as part of his 100-mile rowing challenge in aid of charity. On Facebook, users ...
I am a bit apprehensive but just want to get on the water. "I am ready and just want to get going now. "I am really proud to be doing this for Red Nose Day. I grew up watching it on TV and know it raises money for such an amazing charity that does fantastic work and supports a lot of young people."