Riyadh Khalaf is a broadcaster, author, podcast host, and LGBTQ+ advocate who began his journey as a YouTuber.

He is a regular presenter on BBC Morning Live, where he covers topics ranging from the natural world and aviation to mental health.

Riyadh was the face of the groundbreaking documentary Queer Britain (BBC3), produced and presented Winging It (BBC Reel), and won Celebrity MasterChef (BBC). He has also hosted several podcasts on BBC Sounds.

His YouTube channel has amassed over 50 million views, with viral videos featured on platforms such as BuzzFeed, MTV, CNN, BBC, Channel 4, Huffington Post, Vanity Fair, E! News, and The Guardian.

Riyadh has also hosted a series of live West End shows, interviewing some of the biggest names in film and television. Recently, he has hosted events including the Captain Sandy Live Tour, RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Season 4 and 5 finales, St. Patrick’s Day at Trafalgar Square, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie film premiere and Miriam Margolyes’ live tour across the UK.

As a dedicated content creator, Riyadh serves as a brand ambassador for HP Laptops and Lily’s Kitchen. This year, he has partnered with ITVX, Virgin Atlantic, Scandinavian Airlines, and Kiehl’s Skincare.

His debut book, Yay! You’re Gay! Now What? (Frances Lincoln), became a number-one bestseller on Amazon in the UK, US, and Australia.