George Clarke (internet personality)
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| Born | George Arthur Clarke 3 December 1999 Bristol, England |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
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| Followers | 2.3 million |
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| Subscribers | 640 thousand |
| Views | 48 million |
George Arthur Clarke (born 3 December 1999) is an English social media personality, YouTuber and podcast host. After launching his TikTok and YouTube accounts, which consist mainly of entertainment, gaming, vlog and reaction videos, he began co-hosting The Useless Hotline podcast in 2022 which ended in 2026. In 2025, he was a runner up on the twenty-third series of Strictly Come Dancing. He also participated in season 8 of Celebrity Gogglebox alongside his ex podcast co-host Max Balegde in June 2026.
Life and career
George Arthur Clarke was born on 3 December 1999 in Bristol, England.[1] His father, Sean Clarke, is managing director of Aardman Animations.[2] He played a key role for Downend Rangers football club in his youth under the leadership of Gavin Reader. He has an older sister named Emily.[3] In his early years he received private education from Collegiate School, Bristol. He studied Sports and Exercise Science at University of Exeter.[4] Clarke launched his TikTok account in December 2019, and began posting on YouTube thereafter. He has since amassed over 3 million followers across both platforms, as well as Instagram and Twitch.[3] His content consists mainly of entertainment, gaming, vlog and reaction videos.[5] He also appeared in several videos alongside the Sidemen.[6] In November 2022, Clarke began co-hosting The Useless Hotline podcast alongside Max Balegde, the premise of which sees listeners sending in their questions and dilemmas, with Clarke and Balegde giving their advice. The Useless Hotline hosted its final episode on 3 May 2026.[7] Clarke is also an ambassador of the not-for-profit organisation Encephalitis International, with his mother suffering from the condition.[1]
In March 2025, Clarke appeared on the second series of the Sidemen's Netflix reality competition series Inside, where he finished in fifth place.[8] In August 2025, Clarke was announced as a contestant on the twenty-third series of Strictly Come Dancing.[9][10] He was partnered with the American professional dancer and choreographer Alexis Warr, who was also making her debut on the show.[11] The couple finished as joint runners-up on the show alongside Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin.
In January 2026, Clarke co-founded the collaborative YouTube channel Friends From Work with Arthur Hill, ArthurTV and ItalianBach.[12] In July 2026, Clarke was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Arts in recognition of his outstanding contribution to contemporary entertainment, digital media, and the creative arts from Bath Spa University.[13]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Production | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2025 | Inside | Contestant | Netflix | Series 2, 5th place | [14] |
| Baller League: Legends vs Creators | Himself | Sky UK, DAZN, YouTube | [15] | ||
| Strictly Come Dancing | Contestant | BBC One | Series 23, runner-up | [16] | |
| Michael McIntyre's The Wheel | Celebrity Expert | BBC One | Series 6, 1 episode | [17] | |
| 2026 | Celebrity Gogglebox | Himself (w/ Max Balegde) | Channel 4 | Series 8, 2 episodes | [18] |
| Gladiators: Celebrity Special | Contestant | BBC One | Series 3 | [19] | |
Podcasts
- The Useless Hotline (2022–2026)[7]
References
- 1 2 "George Clarke". Encephalitis. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ↑ Fish, Isabella (13 June 2025). "Wallace & Gromit studio boss: We're betting on TikTok for growth". The Times. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- 1 2 "George Clarke is the sixth celebrity contestant announced for Strictly Come Dancing 2025". BBC Media Centre. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ↑ "Secrets Of George Clarke's POSH Childhood". YouTube. 10 August 2023. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ↑ "Watch as YouTube and TikTok sensations Chris MD, George Clarkey, ItalianBach and Arthur Hill hit Doncaster for a drinking game". Doncaster Free Press. 24 February 2025. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ↑ DAILY, GRM (9 December 2024). "Sidemen send ChrisMD & George Clarkey on hilarious dates". GRM Daily. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- 1 2 "The Useless Hotline". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ↑ Malia, Emily (11 May 2025). "Bristol TikToker with over 2m followers is now star of Netflix show". Bristol Live. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ↑ "George Clarke: YouTuber and podcaster added to Strictly line-up". BBC News. 11 August 2025. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ↑ Campbell, Tina (12 August 2025). "Strictly Come Dancing confirms sixth celebrity for new series". The Standard. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ↑ Cotton, Elizabeth (15 August 2025). "BBC Strictly Come Dancing 2025 line-up in full as 15 celebrities confirmed". Manchester Evening News. Archived from the original on 15 August 2025. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
- ↑ Friends From Work (16 February 2026). How we became Friends From Work. Retrieved 13 June 2026 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "George Clarke". www.bathspa.ac.uk. Retrieved 25 July 2026.
- ↑ Mensah, Katelyn. "Inside on Netflix: Who stars in new Sidemen reality series? | Radio Times". Radio Times. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ↑ "BBC reveals Youtuber as sixth Strictly Come Dancing contestant for 2025". Peeblesshire News. 6 June 2025. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
- ↑ "We hit up the hotline for this one. George Clarkey's answered the call! 🔥". Instagram. 12 August 2025. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ↑ "Michael McIntyre's The Wheel, Series 6, Episode 9". BBC. Retrieved 20 December 2025.
- ↑ "Celebrity Gogglebox returns with huge new cast of famous faces". Channel 4. 3 June 2026. Retrieved 3 June 2026.
- ↑ "Celebrities Ready? AJ Odudu, Chris Ramsey, George Clarke, and Sara Pascoe to take on the might of the Gladiators in new celebrity special". BBC. 29 July 2026. Retrieved 29 July 2026.