Who is Perri Kiely's girlfriend? Check out the cutest photos of Perri and Jess
Love is in the air for the Diversity star!
Although KISS Breakfast host Perri has been quite private about his personal life, it was no secret that he was looking for love when he appeared on E4 show Celebs Go Dating back in 2017. Unfortunately Pez was unsuccessful in finding his first girlfriend and left the show still single.
After getting relationship advice from the one and only Cardi B, Perri met actress and dancer Jessica Pickles in 2023, and the pair have been loved-up ever since!
Listen to KISS Breakfast with Jordan and Perri right here.
Is Perri single?
Despite telling KISS presenter Tatum that he was a single man in February 2023, just one month later, Perri went Instagram official with his new girlfriend Jess Pickles, and the pair have been giving us serious relationship goals since.
Who is Perri's girlfriend now?
Perri is currently smitten with actress and dancer Jessica Pickles.
Jess has appeared in a number of popular pantomimes over the last few years, as well as taking part in Diversity's Supernova Tour earlier in 2024.
To mark the end of the tour, Jess posted on Instagram writing: 'Supernova Tour🚀
'The past 7 months have honestly been the best I’ve ever had. Spending everyday with the most talented bunch of people has been a blessing. I couldn’t be more grateful to be a part of such a spectacular show and if you managed to see it then you’d know exactly how unbelievable it was. @ashleybanjo you really are a genius to create such an immaculate show. I can’t thank you enough for everything.
'@daniellebanjo42231 thank you for allowing me to be a part of such a special time - memories I will cherish forever. There’s no one quite like you Dan, you really are the best.
'And finally @realperrikiely you never failed to amaze me every single day. Watching you on that stage never got old and I’ve never been prouder. The most talented person I know.
'Supernova Tour it’s been a good one🚀'. (sic)
How did they meet?
Perri and Jess haven't spoken about how they first met.
How long have they been dating?
Although Perri and Jess didn't go public with their relationship until April 2023, the pair confirmed on their one-year anniversary in 2024 that they officially started dating on 18th March 2023.
Jess wrote at the time: 'The best year of my life. Pretty lucky to be able to spend forever by your side. Happy 1 year'.
Perri commented, adding: 'Forever is cool with me. Love you ❤️'.
The pair went Instagram official at the end of April 2023, with Perri captioning a photo of the pair with: 'Start as you mean to go on ❤️'.
Perri first featured on Jess' Instagram page in mid-April 2023, where she shared a photo of Perri kissing her head.
Jess captioned the photo with: 'life with you❤️',
Photos of Perri and Jess
Since going public with their romance in April 2023, both Perri and Jess haven't been shy in sharing cute snaps together on social media.
Check out the cutest pics of the pair below:
April 2023: Perri goes Instagram official with Jess
Sharing this photo to his Instagram page to reveal the identity of his new girlfriend, Perri wrote: 'Start as you mean to go on ❤️'.
April 2023: Perri appears on Jess' Instagram for first time
Around the same time, Jess also went Instagram official with Perri, sharing this cute photo of Pez kissing her head as they posed for a mirror selfie.
April 2023: Perri and Jess visit Harry Potter World
In the same month, the couple looked happier than ever visiting Harry Potter World, with Perri writing: 'Can't sum this one up 😅❤️'.
May 2023: Perri and Jess enjoy a trip to Miami
Jess shared a number of cute photos alongside Perri in May 2023, after the pair enjoyed a trip to Miami together.
June 2023: Perri and Jess show off their dance skills
Showing off their dance moves for some Insta snaps, Jess wrote: 'side kick always' in June 2023.
August 2023: Perri wishes Jess a very Happy Birthday
Sharing a montage of photos alongside Jess, Perri gushed about the dancer for her birthday in August, writing: 'To the person who makes me the happiest, happy birthday! 🎉❤️'.
August 2023: Jess shows her love for Perri
Posting a holiday photo, Jess captioned this cute shot with the infinity emoji.
November 2023: Perri and Jess enjoy cocktails together
Perri and Jess enjoyed drinks together in London, with Perri captioning the photo with the words: 'Stuck with me now ❤️'.
November 2023: Jess gushes about Perri
Sharing a number of photo together in London, Jess captioned the shots with: 'me and you always'.
December 2023: Jess wishes Perri a Happy Birthday
As Perri celebrated his 28th birthday in December 2023, Jess paid tribute to her boyfriend with a selection of loved-up photos. She wrote: 'Happy birthday to my favourite person in the world. I couldn't love you more if I tried❤️'.
December 2023: Perri and Jess spend first Christmas together
Perri and Jess were joined by family and friends as they celebrated their very first Christmas as a couple in December 2023. Jess told her followers: 'Christmas Day with special people🎄❤️'.
January 2024: Perri and Jess spend New Year in New York
To ring in 2024, Perri and Jess jetted off to New York to celebrate!
February 2024: Perri and Jess celebrate Valentine's Day
Celebrating their first Valentine's Day in 2024, Perri shared this funny snap of the pair, writing: 'My forever valentine ❤️'. Jess also shared a photo of the pair to her own account, writing: 'The best valentine I could ask for❣️'.
March 2024: Perri gushes about Jess as they celebrate one-year together
To mark their one-year anniversary, Perri shared a number of photos of Jess, telling fans: 'As unexpected as it might seem at the time, I honestly believe that certain people step into your life for a reason. And realizing that that person was always meant to be there is one of life's elite feelings. 1 year down @jesspickless 😎 I'm gassed to do life with you ❤️'. (sic)
Jess also posted a Reel to celebrate, writing: 'The best year of my life. Pretty lucky to be able to spend forever by your side. Happy 1 year'. (sic)
April 2024: Jess reflects on her time on the Diversity tour
After touring with Diversity on their Supernova Tour, Jess shared a number of photos to mark the end of the tour in April 2024. She wrote: 'The past 7 months have honestly been the best I've ever had. Spending everyday with the most talented bunch of people has been a blessing. I couldn't be more grateful to be a part of such a spectacular show and if you managed to see it then you'd know exactly how unbelievable it was. @ashleybanjo you really are a genius to create such an immaculate show. I can't thank you enough for everything.
'@daniellebanjo42231 thank you for allowing me to be a part of such a special time - memories I will cherish forever. There's no one quite like you Dan, you really are the best.
'And finally @realperrikiely you never failed to amaze me every single day. Watching you on that stage never got old and I've never been prouder. The most talented person I know.
'Supernova Tour it's been a good one🚀'. (sic)
July 2024: Perri and Jess enjoy Summer holiday together
Taking a break from his KISS Breakfast show to enjoy a well-deserved Summer break, Perri and Jess enjoyed a holiday together, with Perri telling his fans upon return: 'A little time off is always well spent with you @jesspickless ❤️ back to the early wake-ups tomorrow 😅✌🏽'.
Who has Perri Kiely dated in the past?
Despite appearing on E4 show Celebs Go Dating back in 2017, Perri was unable to find love on the show, and although he was once linked to Love Island winner Amber Davies, nothing materialised.
He then dated ex-girlfriend Laura Smith, before the pair split in 2022.
Check out Perri Kiely's amazing career timeline so far:
2009: Diversity competes on Britain's Got Talent
After dance troupe Diversity were formed in 2007, the group auditioned for Britain's Got Talent in 2009 and took the show by storm!
The lads, including a 14-year-old Perri, went on to win the third series of the talent show... and the rest is history.
2009: Perri Kiely meets the Queen
As part of their prize for winning Britain's Got Talent, Perri and the rest of the Diversity boys performed at The Royal Variety Performance at the end of 2009, even getting to meet Her Majesty backstage!
2010: Diversity appear in Street Dance 3D
Perri made his debut on the big screen in 2010 when Diversity joined fellow BGT stars George Sampson and Flawless to appear in hit movie Street Dance 3D.
2013: Perri becomes Got To Dance backstage presenter
After Diversity leader and Perri's friend Ashley Banjo landed a job on the panel of Sky One show Got To Dance, Perri was cast as the backstage co-presenter in 2013 alongside Jordan Banjo.
2013: Jordan & Perri's Ultimate Block Party launches
In the same year, Perri and Jordan went on to work together once more, this time landing their own show called Jordan & Perri's Ultimate Block Party.
Perri and Jordan took to the streets each week in an attempt to look for a group of friends to throw the Ultimate Block Party.
2014-2016: Perri and Jordan host UK Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards
Showing they were a match-made in presenting heaven, Perri teamed up with Jordan once again when the boys hosted the UK Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards in 2014 - landing the job again in both 2015 and 2016.
2014: Perri wins Splash!
With his amazing acrobatics and dance skills, Perri joined the cast of Tom Daley's diving show Splash! in 2014.
After some impressive dives, Perri was crowned the winner of Splash! series two ahead of Paralympic athlete Richard Whitehead.
2014: Perri appears on Release The Hounds: Jingle Hell
In late 2014 Perri joined his Diversity pals Jordan and Ashley Banjo to take part in a festive version of ITV2 show Release The Hounds, hosted by Reggie Yates.
Despite getting scared for their lives, Perri and the boys raised £12 million for the NSPCC and Princess Diana Anti Bullying Trust.
2017: Perri looks for love on Celebs Go Dating
Perri attempted to find love in 2017 when he joined the Celebs Go Dating agency for the popular E4 reality show. However, despite enjoying a number of dates, Perri left the show single...
2018: Perri competes on The Great Stand Up To Cancer Bake Off
In 2018, Perri showed off his baking skills when he joined the celebrity line-up for The Great Stand Up To Cancer Bake Off.
Perri was up against the likes of Stacey Solomon, Nick Hewer and Ruth Davidson MP, and was even named Star Baker by Mr Paul Hollywood!
2019: KISS welcomes Perri and Jordan as Weekend hosts
At the start of 2019, we revealed Perri would be joining the KISS team alongside his BFF Jordan Banjo. The boys hosted the evening show on Sunday nights throughout the year, before moving to a Saturday morning in December 2019.
2019: Perri takes part in Dancing On Ice
In late 2019, it was announced that Perri had signed up for the 2020 series of popular ITV show Dancing On Ice. After some amazing performances, which even involved an epic backflip, Perri finished in second place, behind eventual winner Joe Swash.
2020: Perri becomes a host on KISS Breakfast
After some time in the KISS team, Perri and Jordan Banjo became the new hosts of KISS Breakfast in August 2020, hyping you up for the day ahead with the freshest new tunes and biggest anthems.
You can listen to KISS Breakfast with Jordan & Perri every weekday from 7am on KISS.
2020: Perri appears on The Real Full Monty on Ice
In a programme which was led by Coleen Nolan and Perri's Diversity BFF Ashley Banjo, Perri took part in The Real Full Monty on Ice in order to raise awareness about cancer.
After his successful stint on Dancing On Ice, in 2020, Perri put his skates on once again, this time to strip off alongside 11 other celebs, and viewers were certainly impressed!
2021: Diversity's 'Connected Tour'
Since winning Britain's Got Talent in 2009, Perri, along with the rest of dance group Diversity, have toured the UK with some amazing arena shows.
The group planned to head on a tour called the 'Connected Tour' in 2021, which centres around the world of social media, the internet, and the digital era we live in. However, due to Covid restrictions, this was pushed back with tour dates rescheduled to early 2022.
2021: Jordan and Perri win an ARIA Award
Alongside his BFF and KISS Breakfast host Jordan Banjo, Perri won an ARIA Award in May 2021, in the public-voted Radio Times Moment of the Year category.
The award was for the poignant moment of reflection the boys did live on KISS Breakfast following the national reaction to Diversity's Britain's Got Talent performance, which was inspired by the Black Lives Matter campaign.
Perri said about the win: 'We've only gone and done it 🤯 I mean I can't even put into words how proud this makes me feel. We've just won our first ever ARIAS Award!! Thank you so much to every single person who voted for us to win 'moment of the year' this one represents more than you'll ever know for me @jordbanjo and of course the rest of the gang @diversity_official and to the amazing team @kissfmuk for letting us really use our voices. This ones for the entire team 🙏🏽❤️ WE DID IT!!'. (sic)
2021: Diversity win a BAFTA TV Award
Along with his Diversity family, Perri picked up a BAFTA TV Award in June 2021, winning in the 'Must-See Moment' category for their controversial performance on Britain's Got Talent.
Perri said of the win: 'WE WON A BAFTA! Just listen… this means more than you'll ever know. @ashleybanjogram you said it perfectly, I couldn't be prouder 🙏🏽❤️ man I love my team! @diversity_official And to everyone who complained… HA.' (sic)
2021: Perri takes part in Celebrity Gogglebox
In September 2021, it was announced that Perri, alongside Jordan and Ashley Banjo, would be appearing on Channel 4's Celebrity Gogglebox! The show brought a whole host of huge names to the screen, as part of Channel 4's Black to Front takeover - which aimed to put Black talent in the spotlight.
2021: Perri and Jordan play The Cube Celebrity Special
In December 2021, Perri was joined by Jordan Banjo on the celebrity special of ITV show The Cube. The boys played five games, winning an impressive £50,000 for charity!
2022: Diversity perform at The Platinum Party at the Palace
Diversity were one of the many talented acts to perform at The Platinum Party at the Palace in June 2022 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubliee. Their routine took the audience on a journey through 70 years of British pop music.
Sharing a snap of his team at the event, Perri wrote: 'Another moment to hold on to right here!! Party at the palace for the queen's platinum jubilee 🙏🏽 Love my team @diversity_official ❤️🔥'.
2022: Diversity complete postponed 'Connected Tour'
From March to June 2022, Diversity embarked on their rescheduled 'Connected Tour'.
Perri reflected on the tour in an Instagram post and wrote: 'It's very easy sometimes to get swept up in everything that's happening all at once but I just wanna take a step back for a second because this right here sums up exactly why I love what we do.
3 months on the road and 78 shows later WE DID THAT!! IT ACTUALLY HAPPENED!!
We're still living this dream and achieving goals that we never thought possible.
I honestly couldn't be prouder every time I hear "WE ARE DIVERSITY" that's my team right there!! 😎❤️
The Connected tour hit on a whole new level that I don't think anyone was ready for but to everyone that got to experience these special moments with us Thank you!
And of course @ashleybanjogram I'm not even getting in to it! You're just a different breed 😅 beyond proud to call you a brother 👊🏽 The future is brighter than ever ❤️'. (sic)
2022: Perri and Jordan perform at KISS Haunted House Party
Not only did Jordan and Perri host the KISS Haunted House Party 2022, they also wowed the crowd with an EPIC performance with Diversity. 👏👏
2022: Diversity announce 'Supernova' tour
In November 2022, Diversity announced another tour of 66 shows all over the UK throughout 2023 and 2024. They went on to add even more shows, perform in venues across Liverpool, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Cardiff, Belfast, London and more locations.
The tour concludes in Llandudno on 18th April 2024.
2023: Diversity perform on Dancing On Ice
Perri returned to the Dancing On Ice rink in 2023 to perform an INCREDIBLE routine with his Diversity teammates. He said of the night: 'That had me GASSED!!! After 3 years away it felt so good to be back on the ice, and this time with my team @diversity_official ❤️man I miss this!! ⛸️🧊🔥'.
2024: Celebrity Gogglebox
In June 2024, Perri joined the new series of Celebrity Gogglebox alongside BFF Jordan Banjo.
September 2024: Harry Potter superfan, Perri, becomes a tour guide for a day
Self-confessed Harry Potter superfan, Perri Kiely, was invited to become a tour guide for a day at Warner Bros. Studio Tour: The Making of Harry Potter in September 2024. Perri was given his own personalised uniform and robe - and helped show people around the wizarding world of his number one guy...Harry Potter.
Check out the pics on Instagram
How do I listen to Perri on KISS Breakfast?
Listen to KISS Breakfast with Jordan and Perri every weekday from 6am.
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