James McCourt

Who is James McCourt?

James McCourt is an English actor, singer, songwriter, radio DJ and television host. He has worked for BBC Radio Sheffield, been part of his own pop band and still writes songs for musical theatre shows.

He has hosted various National Lottery draw formats on BBC One, and the EuroMillions draw on UKTV Gold. He reports for Travel Channel and, in the past, hosted Disney Channel, Hot Wired, an educational programme for Channel 4 and Glory ball for Challenge. Most recently he has appeared in the United States on TV Guide Network, hosting Diana: memories of a Princess, aside from featuring regularly as their UK correspondent. He can also be seen on the new E! entertainment series "Sexiest....", was the live voice of '1 vs. 100' via Xbox Live Primetime in the UK and Ireland during Season 1 and in 2010 appeared on Extra as their Royal expert.

His younger brother is the TV and radio presenter Richard McCourt, of Dick and Dom fame.