Get to know Hattie Pearson: Our Hits Radio presenter
Here's everything you need to know about her!
What better way to get through the post lunch slump by tuning in to Hattie Pearson on Hits Radio?! Bringing you some of the biggest hits and the biggest throwbacks, you can hear Hattie on the airwaves weekdays from 1pm.
To get to know our wonderful presenter a little bit better, take a look through our handy Q&A, and learn everything there is to know about Hattie Pearson! From her favourite moments from her show, to what we can expect from her on Hits Radio and how she got into the bizz!
What can we expect from your show on Hits Radio?
"I’ll keep you company through the afternoon and hand over the reins for you to pick the tunes on throwback takeover from 2pm. Only rule is your song choice has to be a banger!
"I love chatting to people whilst they’re going about their daily lives or cracking on at work so come and let me know what’s going on in your world.
"Then after 3pm I’ll be making the most tense phone call ever when I call one lucky person and hopefully they’ll be bagging themselves a load of cash! "
When is her show on Hits Radio:
You can listen to Hattie Pearson on Hits Radio every weekday from 1pm, where she'll provide some big tunes and chances to win MASSIVE amounts of cash!
Listen here!
What’s Hattie's favourite thing about presenting her radio show?
"Changing peoples’ lives by giving away buckets loads of money every day, obvs!
"It’s such a mad and magical moment. I get butterflies before making the call as you never know what’s going to happen, I always just hope the person on the other end of the phone remembers how to play the game and we get a winner. There’s no better feeling!"
When did she first start out in radio?
"I volunteered at a radio station in Senegal reading the news in French after I finished school. I then went on to do student radio at uni in Manchester - Fuse FM. "
What made Hattie decide to switch to radio?
"I didn’t wanna work in a chip shop all my life, like I did when I was 14!"
What's the most heartwarming or touching interaction you've had with a listener?
"The moment an elderly chap called John won Cash Register! When I asked him what he’d do with the money he explained that he’d buy a headstone for his late wife, Anita who he’d been visiting every day since she passed but hadn’t been able to afford the headstone.
"It was a really emotional interaction. It’s moments like that you realise that winning really can, and does, have such a positive impact on peoples’ future. The reel went viral - if you haven’t seen it then you need to - just grab yourself a tissue first!"
Tissues at the ready, you can watch the emotional clip below...
What is her go-to hit to listen to in the car?
It was short and simple for Hattie - who told us: "Anything by Spice Girls!"
What do the biggest hits sound like to Hattie Pearson?
"I’m a big 90s fan and will unashamedly admit that I love all the big female artists and bands from that era - whether it’s Britney, Billie Piper, B*Witched but also cannot get enough of 00s R’n’B and current house/dance music too! "
Who doesn't love a bit of Britney Spears?!
What’s her ultimate throwback song?
"Major Lazor - 'Lean On'. I saw them live at Ibiza Rocks in 2016 and it was one of the best gigs ever.
"Whenever I play this track on the radio or it comes on my running playlist it just takes me right back to dancing in the sun with my mates having the time of my life!"
Listen to Major Lazer & DJ Snake's 'Lean On' feat. MØ:
What's one of Hattie's favourite interviews she's done?
She told us: "Mr Motivator. He’s just one big ball of energy and has so many great stories to tell. His fashion sense is so retro but also timeless - not many folk would be able to pull off what he wears but he wears it with such style. You can’t not be happy around him! "
As well as presenting on Hits Radio, what is she up to now?
"This year has been all about triathlons! I’m training for my first Ironman event. I’ll swim 2.4 miles in the sea, get on my bike and cycle 112 miles, then run a marathon of 26.2 miles in Barcelona. I’ve put so many hours of graft in and now I’m excited to do it so I can have a nice long lie down!"
Since we caught up with Hattie, we're proud to say she completed her Ironman event! She celebrated the incredible achievement on her socials, writing: '🏊♀️🚴♀️🏃♀️I AM AN IRON(WO)MAN 🏊♀️🚴♀️🏃♀️
'3.8km sea swim👙 180km bike🚲 42.2km run 👟 🏆completed it'. (sic)
Take a look at the biggest tours coming this year and next:
Myles Smith
Myles Smith has announced his biggest solo tour due to take place in February 2025. His tour, called the 'We Were Never Strangers' tour, will start on 15th February in Leeds, before finishing in London on 26th February.
Craig David
Craig David will be going on tour in February 2025, with special guest Lemar. The singer has announced a series of dates across the UK, including Leeds, Glasgow, Newcastle and many more.
Sabrina Carpenter
'Espresso' icon Sabrina Carpenter will be gracing the UK & Ireland with dates on her 'Short N' Sweet Tour' in March 2025. The tour is in support of her sixth studio album of the same name, and will also see her perform across North America and Europe.
She's also announced she'll headline American Express Presents BST Hyde Park, in London, on Saturday 5th July.
Sean Paul and Ashanti
Sean Paul and Ashanti are teaming up for a collaborative tour in April 2025, playing dates across the UK and Ireland. The tour will kick off in Belfast on 9th April with both Ashanti and Sean Paul, before Sean plays solo in Aberdeen and Newcastle. Ashanti will then re-join the tour for dates in Leeds, Glasgow, Nottingham, London, Birmingham and Manchester, with Sean finishing the tour on his own in Cardiff, Brighton and Bournemouth.
Olly Murs
Olly Murs has announced a huge 16 date UK and Ireland tour for April and May 2025. The tour is to celebrate 15 years in music, and he will be joined by special guests Blue.
Gary Barlow
Gary Barlow has announced a huge UK and Ireland tour, with dates in April, May and June 2025. The 'Let Me Go' singer will be visiting 27 locations, performing songs from his back catalogue, including some of his iconic Take That hits. Tickets for the 'Songbook Tour' go on sale on Friday 29th November 2024.
Kylie Minogue
Kylie Minogue has announced her latest tour will be called 'The Tension Tour' and will take place in the UK throughout May 2025. Speaking about her tour, Kylie said: "I am beyond excited to announce the TENSION TOUR 2025. I can't wait to share beautiful and wild moments with fans all over the world, celebrating the Tension era and more! It's been an exhilarating ride so far and now, get ready for your close up because I will be calling Lights, Camera, Action … and there will be a whole lot of Padaming!"
Scissor Sisters
The Scissors Sisters are returning for a UK tour, performing in Nottingham, Glasgow, Manchester, London, Leeds, Birmingham and more in May 2025. The last time the band were on tour was back in 2012 with their 'Let's Have A Kiki Tour', named after a song on their fourth album 'Magic Hour'. This new tour will feature Jake Shears, Babydaddy and Del Marquis and celebrate the release of their debut album.
Nelly
Noughties legend Nelly is bringing his 'Where The Party At' tour to the UK in celebration of the 25th anniversary of his debut album 'Country Grammar'. He'll be joined by special guests Eve, Fabolous, Jermaine Dupri and St. Lunatics when he heads to London, Birmingham and Manchester in June 2025.
Nelly is best known for his iconic R&B tracks 'Ride Wit Me', 'Hot In Herre' and collab with Kelly Clarkson 'Dilemma'.
Sam Fender
Sam Fender has announced two dates in his home town of Newcastle in June 2025, which will follow his tour of the UK and Ireland in the run up to Christmas 2024. He'll head to St James' Park on Thursday 12th and Saturday 14th June.
Dua Lipa
Not only did Dua Lipa delight fans when she announced a new UK date for her 'Radical Optimism' tour - performing at Wembley Stadium in London - but she upped the excitement as she added another date, due to popular demand. She will be performing at the world-famous venue on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st June 2025.
She later announced a date in Liverpool on 24th June 2025.
Olivia Rodrigo
Despite only recently finishing her 'Guts World Tour', 'Vampire' singer Olivia Rodrigo has announced more UK tour dates for 2025. She'll be heading to London's Hyde Park for American Express presents BST Hyde Park on Friday 27th June. She'll also be heading to Manchester's Co-Op Live Arena for her rescheduled set on Monday 30th June and Tuesday 1st July, after problems with the venue forced cancellation at the eleventh hour in May 2024.
The Script
The Script sold out the first UK leg of their 'Satellites World Tour', which took place in 2024 — but they have now announced several more dates for June and July 2025 taking place at several festivals and outdoor venues.
Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish's 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' tour will be coming to the UK in July 2025 after visiting the US, Australia and wider Europe. The 'Bad Guy' singer will be performing 12 dates in the UK, including in Manchester and London. It follows the release of her third album of the same name in May 2024.
Coldplay
Coldplay announced eight-date UK stadium tour in September 2024. The tour will take place in London and Hull, with two dates at Hull's Craven Park Stadium, and six at London's Wembley Stadium, in August 2025.
One Republic
One Republic will be heading out on tour in September 2025. The band behind huge hit 'Counting Stars' will be joined by special guest, Ella Henderson as they head to London, Manchester, Glasgow, Cardiff and Birmingham for the 'Escape to Europe 2025 Tour'.
Busted Vs McFly
Busted and McFly are teaming up for an ultimate battle of the bands tour in 2025, playing dates across the UK in September and October 2025. The tour is called Busted Vs McFly.
Katy Perry
Katy Perry is never afraid to put on a show, and she'll be doing just that in London, Manchester, Sheffield, Birmingham and Glasgow in October 2025. She revealed in November 2024 that she'll be bringing 'The Lifetimes Tour' to the UK.
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