October 20th 2024.
During a recent appearance on Kathy Burke's podcast, BBC Radio 1 presenter Greg James dropped a bombshell - his name isn't actually Greg James. The 38-year-old revealed that he took on the stage name when he first entered the industry. In fact, his real name is Greg Milward.
Discussing his upcoming non-fiction book, Greg explained that he was writing a chapter about his name and the truth behind it. He admitted that although it may seem like a secret, it's actually not. Greg James is just a stage name and not his full legal name.
He went on to share that the decision to use a stage name was because he felt that his real name was too much like a "teacher's name." He wanted something more unique and memorable, like Sara Cox or Scott Mills. His full surname, Milward, felt too traditional and didn't have the same impact as a radio name. Plus, with his father being a headteacher, he didn't want to be associated with that image.
However, Greg did have some regrets about his stage name. He admitted that he should have thought it through more because by the time Radio 1 had discovered him, he was already known as Greg James. He had even appeared in the Radio Times with that name before he could change it. He joked that it's now too late to change it back, but he wishes he had been more imaginative with his stage name.
During the podcast, Greg also shared some funny stories about how his stage name has been misprinted in the past. He recalled a nightclub in Wolverhampton where he was DJing and the flyers had his name as Greg Davis. He found it amusing and said it kept him humble. He also mentioned getting mixed up with other famous Gregs, like comedian Greg Davies and chef Gregg Wallace.
In the rest of the interview, Greg texted Rylan Clark to ask if he would carry his coffin if he died. Rylan's response was a resounding yes, with the added promise of wearing a fabulous outfit.
It's clear that Greg James' stage name has become a part of his identity in the entertainment industry. He may have some regrets about not choosing a more unique name, but it hasn't stopped him from achieving success. And who knows, maybe one day he'll decide to reveal his true identity and go by Greg Milward on the radio.
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