Lewis Leigh (content creator)
Lewis Leigh | |
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 Lewis Leigh in Ibiza, 2024 | |
| Born | Merthyr Tydfil, Wales |
| Occupation | Social media personality |
| Known for | TikTok videos with his grandmother; Only Nans campaign |
Lewis Leigh is a Welsh social media personality from Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales. He became known for short-form videos on TikTok during the COVID-19 lockdowns, particularly videos featuring members of his family, including his grandmother.[1][2]
Career
Leigh began posting videos online before the COVID-19 pandemic, and gained wider attention during lockdown through dance and comedy videos made with his grandmother.[2][1] ITV News reported in 2021 that videos featuring Leigh and his grandmother had received more than 12 million views.[1]
In 2022, BBC News included Leigh in a report about Welsh young people building careers through social media platforms.[3]
WalesOnline reported in 2022 that Leigh was involved in an online safety campaign with Ofcom aimed at encouraging young people to report harmful content.[4]
In 2023, WalesOnline reported that Leigh took part in a Cancer Research Wales campaign.[5]
In 2022, Leigh participated in an Ofcom online safety campaign encouraging young people to report harmful online content.[6]
In November 2025, Leigh attended a reception at Cyfarthfa Castle in Merthyr Tydfil marking the bicentenary of the castle and the 77th birthday of Charles III. He was named among the invited guests in national press coverage, and photographs published at the time showed him meeting the King.[7][8][9]
Personal life
Leigh is from Merthyr Tydfil in South Wales.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 "Nan and grandson from Merthyr become viral sensations with TikTok dancing videos". ITV News. 8 April 2021. Retrieved 17 April 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Valleys boy and nan who became TikTok stars during lockdown". WalesOnline. Retrieved 17 April 2026.
- ↑ "TikTok: Welsh young people quitting their jobs for social media". BBC News. 28 August 2022. Retrieved 17 April 2026.
- ↑ "Welsh TikTok star fronts OnlyNans campaign". WalesOnline. Retrieved 17 April 2026.
- ↑ "Welsh TikTok star takes part in cancer campaign". WalesOnline. Retrieved 17 April 2026.
- ↑ Hymas, Charles (26 June 2022). "Children urged to blow the whistle on harmful online content". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
- ↑ "King laughs with Love Island star after being asked to join him in a gym session". The Independent. 14 November 2025. Retrieved 17 April 2026.
- ↑ "King Charles celebrates 77th birthday in South Wales". Hello!. 14 November 2025. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
- ↑ "King Charles serenaded on his birthday during Wales visit". Daily Express. 14 November 2025. Retrieved 14 May 2026.