JJ Chalmers
TV Presenter and Former Royal Marine
JJ Chalmers is a TV presenter with a remarkable story. The career of the former Royal Marine Commando was cut short after he suffered life-changing injuries following an IED explosion in Afghanistan. After years of rehabilitation, JJ went on to compete in the 2014 Invictus Games, where he captained the Trike Cycling team and took home three medals. As a spokesperson for those inaugural Invictus Games, JJ got a glimpse into TV doing the publicity rounds, which inspired him to embark on a new and thrilling adventure and launch his career in broadcasting.
He hit the ground running in 2016 with a studio presenter role for the Rio 2016 Paralympics and, since 2017, has anchored BBC1’s coverage of the Invictus Games. JJ has become a key part of the BBC’s sports team, with highlights including The Commonwealth Games and The London Marathon. As part of the BBC’s Ceremonial coverage, JJ commentates on “The Lord Mayor’s Show” and considers himself privileged to have been involved in the D-Day Memorial coverage, Trooping The Colour, and The Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral programming. Other BBC credits include “The One Show,” “BBC Breakfast,” “Getaways,” “Wild Escapes,” “Pilgrimage,” “The People Remember,” and the acclaimed documentary for Radio 5 “Live From Helmand and Back.”
2020 saw JJ join the cast of “Strictly Come Dancing” on BBC1, dancing all the way to the Quarter Finals. Last year JJ joined BBC1’s “Money For Nothing,” showcasing his crafting and design skills. Plus, he was an integral part of the BBC1’s Olympic Games presenter squad and Channel Four’s Paralympic Games coverage. For Channel 5, JJ has fronted the three-part series “Dunkirk,” and also joined The Chelsea Flower Show and Gardeners World Team for the BBC.
JJ is a Patron for Help For Heroes, The Halo Trust, and The Invictus Games Foundation.
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JJ Chalmers is a TV presenter with a remarkable story. The career of the former Royal Marine Commando was cut short after he suffered life-changing injuries following an IED explosion in Afghanistan. After years of rehabilitation, JJ went on to compete in the 2014 Invictus Games, where he captained the Trike Cycling team and took home three medals. As a spokesperson for those inaugural Invictus Games, JJ got a glimpse into TV doing the publicity rounds, which inspired him to embark on a new and thrilling adventure and launch his career in broadcasting.
He hit the ground running in 2016 with a studio presenter role for the Rio 2016 Paralympics and, since 2017, has anchored BBC1’s coverage of the Invictus Games. JJ has become a key part of the BBC’s sports team, with highlights including The Commonwealth Games and The London Marathon. As part of the BBC’s Ceremonial coverage, JJ commentates on “The Lord Mayor’s Show” and considers himself privileged to have been involved in the D-Day Memorial coverage, Trooping The Colour, and The Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral programming. Other BBC credits include “The One Show,” “BBC Breakfast,” “Getaways,” “Wild Escapes,” “Pilgrimage,” “The People Remember,” and the acclaimed documentary for Radio 5 “Live From Helmand and Back.”
2020 saw JJ join the cast of “Strictly Come Dancing” on BBC1, dancing all the way to the Quarter Finals. Last year JJ joined BBC1’s “Money For Nothing,” showcasing his crafting and design skills. Plus, he was an integral part of the BBC1’s Olympic Games presenter squad and Channel Four’s Paralympic Games coverage. For Channel 5, JJ has fronted the three-part series “Dunkirk,” and also joined The Chelsea Flower Show and Gardeners World Team for the BBC.
JJ is a Patron for Help For Heroes, The Halo Trust, and The Invictus Games Foundation.