Thomas Read Wilson (born 12 November 1986) is an English television presenter, author, actor and singer. He is best known as the client coordinator on the E4 reality television series; Celebs Go Dating. In 2021, he was the runner-up on Celebrity Best Home Cook. In 2025, he was the runner-up on the twenty-fifth series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!.
Early life Read Wilson was born in Berkshire, on 12 November 1986. He is the son, grandson and great-grandson of teachers who taught at Bradfield College, where he lived while studying at Pangbourne College. Whilst studying at Rose Bruford College, one of his teachers, who also taught at the Royal Academy of Music, recommended their musical theatre course, which Read Wilson embarked on in 2010.
Acting career After his departure from the Royal Academy of Music in 2011, Read Wilson began performing in pantomimes including; Alice in Wonderland, Sleeping Beauty and The Cat in the Hat. He also appeared in concert with the Fingask Follies and made his West End debut in 2015, portraying Bill Yorke in the play; Sweet Revenge.
In May 2023, it was announced that he would play the role of Squidward, in the musical Spongebob SquarePants.
Television career In February 2016, Read Wilson made his first television appearance when he auditioned for the fifth series of The Voice UK, where he sang "Accentuate The Positive", but failed to receive a turn from any of the coaches.
In August 2016, having been spotted on The Voice,https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/we-need-to-talk-with-paul-c-br-5824804/episodes/tom-read-wilson-finally-tells-297085821 Read Wilson joined the E4 reality television series; Celebs Go Dating as a receptionist, greeting the celebrities upon their arrival to the dating agency. In 2018, he was promoted to junior client coordinator for the show's fourth series. He was promoted again to senior client coordinator during the eleventh series in 2022.
In March 2020, he appeared as a contestant on Celebrity Mastermind, which he won after he answered all his specialist subject questions correctly, his subject was the film My Fair Lady, playing for his chosen charity, Albert Kennedy Trust.
In January 2021, he was a contestant on Celebrity Best Home Cook, where he reached the final and finished as the runner-up. In 2022, he appeared on an episode of Mary Berry's Fantastic Feasts.
In 2024, he began presenting Channel 5 series, The Taste Test Restaurant. In December 2025, he presented Channel 5 special, The World's Biggest Christmas Market.
In November 2025, he was a contestant on the twenty-fifth series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!, where he finished as the runner-up to Angryginge. He entered the series as a late arrival on Day 5, alongside Vogue Williams. During his time on the show he was known for his distinct accent, intellect and large vocabulary. He also formed a close friendship with Ruby Wax.
Read Wilson has made multiple other appearances across television, including appearing as a guest on Big Brother's Bit on the Side and Celebrity Juice in 2017. Britain's Got More Talent, Love Island: Aftersun and Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two in 2018. He took part in celebrity specials of game shows; Hey Tracey! and Supermarket Sweep in 2019. In 2022, he appeared on Tipping Point: Lucky Stars, The Wheel and the book club chat show, Between the Covers. In August 2023, he had a guest appearance in the Dictionary Corner on the Channel 4 game show, Countdown.
Literature In September 2022, Read Wilson released his first publication titled; On the Tip of My Tongue: The Perfect Word for Every Life Moment. He released a second book in October 2022, titled; Every Word Tells A Story. In October 2024, he released his third book titled; Wonderful Words That Tell A Tale.
Filmography +TelevisionYearTitleRoleNotes2015Jayson Bend: Queen and CountryAlec DeCoque2016The Voice UK series 5Self; contestant1 episode2016–presentCelebs Go DatingSelf; client coordinator259 episodes2017Big Brother's Bit on the SideSelf; guest1 episode2017–2022Celebrity JuiceSelf; guest3 episodes2018Britain's Favourite RoyalSelf; featureDocumentaryBritain's Got More TalentSelf; guest1 episodeLove Island: AftersunSelf; guest1 episode2018–2022CelebAbilitySelf; guest2 episodes2018Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes TwoSelf; guest1 episode2019Hey Tracey!Self; contestant1 episodeSupermarket SweepSelf; contestant1 episode2019–20208 Out of 10 CatsSelf; guest2 episodes2019–2021Sunday BrunchSelf; guest3 episodes2020The Food and Drink AwardsSelf; presenterTV specialSport Relief 2020Self; guestTV specialThe Sarah O'Connell ShowSelf; guest1 episodeWho Said That?Self; guest1 episodeHome Alone with Joel DommettSelf; guest1 episodeComedy Game NightSelf; contestant1 episodeCelebrity MastermindSelf; contestantWinner, 1 episodeThe Gays DaysBenji CavendollShort film2021Loose WomenSelf; guest1 episodeCelebrity Best Home CookSelf; contestant2nd place, 8 episodesSteph's Packed LunchSelf; guest1 episodeKay BurleySelf; guest1 episodeChildren in Need 2021Self; guestTV special2021–2023Married at First Sight UK: AftersSelf; guest3 episodes2022The WheelSelf; contestant1 episodeMary Berry's Fantastic FeastsSelf; guest1 episodeGarraway's Good StuffSelf; guest1 episodeTipping Point: Lucky StarsSelf; contestant1 episodeThe Marvellous Maggie SmithSelf; featureDocumentaryMoneybagsSelf; contestant1 episodeBetween the CoversSelf; guest2 episodes2023Laura Whitmore's Breakfast ShowSelf; guest1 episodeCountdownSelf; Dictionary Corner1 episodeAir Fryers: Christmas Made EasySelf; presenterTV special2024The Chris McCausland ShowSelf; guest1 episode2024–2025The Taste Test RestaurantSelf; presenter5 episodes2025Richard Osman's House of GamesSelf; contestant5 episodesWorld's Biggest Christmas MarketSelf; presenterTV specialI'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! series 25Self; contestant2nd place, 18 episodesI'm a Celebrity: UnpackedSelf; contestant1 episodeGood Morning BritainSelf; guest1 episodeThis MorningSelf; guest1 episode +StageYearTitleRole2015Sweet RevengeBill Yorke2023Spongebob SquarePantsSquidward
Bibliography On the Tip of My Tongue: The Perfect Word for Every Life Moment. Aurum, 2022. Every Word Tells a Story. (Picture book), 2022. Wonderful Words That Tell a Tale. (Picture book), 2024. Pricklepaper's Letter Magic. words&pictures, 2026. ISBN 978-1-8360-0972-6
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