Union J's Jaymi Hensley joins Hits Radio Pride
"I am so excited to be joining Hits Radio Pride"
Here at Hits Radio Pride we are excited to announced that Union J’s Jaymi Hensley will be joining us for a series of Saturday afternoons from 2pm – 7pm! Jaymi will be playing his favourite tracks and aiming to lift people’s spirits up this December.
Jaymi rose to fame as a member of Union J on The X Factor in 2012, and since then he has appeared on a number of UK shows such as Release The Hounds, Big Brother's Bit On The Side and Celebrity Masterchef.
Last year, Jaymi toured across the UK in the musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and recently announced the launch of his new Christmas album 'This is Christmas', dropping very soon, on 11th December.
Speaking about his new show on Hits Radio Pride, Jaymi said, "Radio and broadcasting have been such a goal and passion for me since being in the entertainment industry, so I am so excited to be joining the Hits Radio Pride.
"Growing up as a gay teenager I always wished I had somewhere that I could escape to. I think what Hits Radio Pride has achieved is incredible and continues to pave the way for a fully inclusive world."
Hits Radio Pride aims to educate and raise awareness of LGBTQ+ issues and encourage inclusion and tolerance. In partnership with The Co-operative Bank and working with LGBTQ+ helpline Switchboard, the station will ensure listeners can get access to the right support and advice.
Now take a look at our podcast series - Tough Talks:
Tough Talks Episode 1
Episode 1 is about Rachel who is a transgender woman from Manchester. She chats with her 83-year-old mum, Norah. They reflect on the moment Rachel told her mum about her true identity and how they moved forward from that conversation.
Tough Talks Episode 2
Alfie, a transmasculine person, features in Episode 2. Alfie chats with Roo their partner of eight years, Rachael and they reflect on the moment Alfie told her they were questioning their identity, and how it changed their relationship.
Tough Talks Episode 3
In Episode 3 OneDa, a rapper from Manchester, talks with her childhood best friend Kyle. They look back on the moment she told him she was a lesbian woman and how religion had stopped her from coming out earlier.
Tough Talks Episode 4
Episode 4 sees Anick, an intersex activist, and Tatum reflect on an early conversation in their friendship, in which a shared bond helped Anick to tell her about being an intersex person.
Tough Talks Episode 5
In Episode 5 Hussain, who is a queer Muslim man, and his Dad Asif reflect on the moment he came out to him and the impact it had on his family's community.
Tough Talks Episode 6
Nathaniel who is a theatre maker and HIV activist, chats with his older brother Alex about the moment he told him about his diagnosis.
Tough Talks Episode 7
In Episode 7 we meet Simon who is an actor from Oxfordshire. He and his best friend Lydia reflect on the moment a misunderstanding led to his coming out to her.
Tough Talks Episode 8
Fae and her wife Carson reflect on a make or break conversation in their relationship.
Tough Talks Episode 9
Maria and her friend Natalie reflect on the conversation that almost destroyed their 20 year friendship.
Tough Talks Episode 10:
Jordan, a gay man from Glasgow, and his friend Liam, reflect on the conversation that led to their unlikely friendship.
Tough Talks Episode 11:
Shash is an Indian trans woman who chats with her partner Keira about a tough talk they had early on in their relationship.
Tough Talks Episode 12:
Emi, an asexual activist, chats with her friend Joe about the conversation that almost broke their friendship.
Tough Talks Episode 13:
Dian who is a trans man from New York, chats with his childhood best friend Jackie about their unspoken tough talk.
Tough Talks Episode 14
Paula and her girlfriend Mae reflect on a difficult conversation which led to cancelled plans and the creation of the Black Queer Travel Guide.
Tough Talks Episode 15
Husbands Michael and Wes look back on a conversation they had after the birth of their second child.
Tough Talks Episode 16
Martin, a comedian from the travelling community, and his best friend Chris reflect on Martin's difficult decision to come out publicly.
Tough Talks Episode 17
Kimwei, a non-binary trans activist from Exeter, and his partner Emily, reflect on a painful conversation they had when their relationship progressed from friends to more.
Tough Talks Episode 18
Verity, a trans rugby player, and his coach Steve, look back on the moment he came out publicly in the women's league.
Tough Talks Episode 19
Oscar, a trans man from Manchester, and his Dad Pat, discuss the day he told his family about his transition.
Tough Talks Episode 20
Ben, a non-binary writer, and their friend Spencer, reflect on the tough talks they continue to share.
How to listen to Hits Radio Pride
The station is available on DAB in Bradford, Stoke, Swansea, Liverpool, Humberside, North Yorkshire and Northern Ireland, as well as on DAB+ in London and Norwich. It is also available online, on smart speakers, just say "Alexa, Play Hits Radio Pride" and through the Hits Radio app nationally.