Dylan Lewis
Dylan Lewis | |
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| Born | February 19, 1973 Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Broadcaster, musician |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Known for | Hosting Recovery, The 10:30 Slot, Pepsi Live, Video Hits; winning Celebrity Big Brother (2002) and I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (2022) |
| Notable work | Recovery, The 10:30 Slot, Pepsi Live, Video Hits |
Dylan Thomas Lewis (born 19 February 1973) is a prominent Australian broadcaster known for his work on both television and radio. He is presently the host of Arvo's on Double J. In his musical career, he performed with the funk and alternative rock ensemble The Brown Hornet, adopting the stage name Dirk Vile.
Early life
Lewis completed his secondary education at Caulfield Grammar School, graduating in 1990. He then pursued higher education at the University of Melbourne, where he obtained a Bachelor of Education specializing in Drama and Music. Notably, former South Australian premier John Bannon was his stepfather.
Television
Lewis first rose to national prominence as the presenter of ABC TV’s live Saturday morning music program Recovery from 1996 to 2000. In the year 2000, he hosted the nationwide shows The 10:30 Slot and the music countdown program Pepsi Live.
He emerged victorious in the 2002 edition of Celebrity Big Brother and later took part in Celebrity Circus in 2005. In 2010, Lewis assumed hosting duties for Video Hits on Network Ten, a role he maintained until the show's conclusion in 2011.
In January 2022, Lewis won the eighth season of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!.
Radio
Lewis began his tenure at Nova 100 in September 2006 as a morning music presenter, a position he held for four years before transitioning to an afternoon slot until November 2012. , he co-hosted the breakfast program Lewis & Lowe on Nova 91.9 in Adelaide alongside Shane Lowe; this was later succeeded by the Dylan & Hayley breakfast show with Hayley Pearson until 2019. His radio career also includes experience with the Austereo Network and Triple J. Throughout his radio career, Lewis has earned three Australian Commercial Radio Awards (ACRAs) for "Best Newcomer" (2007), "Best Music Personality" (2009), and "Best Music Presenter" (2012).
In 2020, Lewis returned to the ABC network to host weekend morning shows on Double J (radio station), continuing until late 2021.
Music
As a musician, Lewis served as lead singer and harmonica player for The Brown Hornet, a funk/alternative rock band. He later engaged in a hip-hop endeavor under the name Megabias. More recently, he has been associated with Melbourne-based Manchoir and performed with the children’s group The Haploids.
Film
Lewis’s film appearances include a role in the Australian movie The Real Thing (2002) and starring parts in short films such as Like It Is, Ray (2004), and The Postman (2007). Additionally, he appeared as an extra in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones and made a cameo appearance as Doug Skeleton in the Australian film EMO the Musical (2016).
Personal life
Lewis is married to Hollie, with whom he shares two children—a daughter and a son. Reading forms an integral part of their family life, with Dr Seuss books being particularly significant in their children’s daily routine.
He had a younger brother named Quinn who passed away in 2006.