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Jack Dean, better known by his online alias JaackMaate is a YouTuber, Podcast host, presenter and comedian.[1] Beginning his career as a commentary YouTuber, Dean has since expanded to stand-up comedy[2], poker [3]and darts[4]. He is the host of comedy podcast series JaackMaate's Happy Hour Podcast, which consistently tops the Spotify most-listened charts. [5] [6] In 2020, Dean became a presenter for West Ham United football team. He also gained national media attention when he staged a demonstration in response to Boris Johnson's rule-breaking during the national lockdown. [7] [8]

Career

YouTube

Dean found an audience on video sharing site YouTube through his 'opinionated and frank' commentary on celebrity culture on the site. His criticism included overpriced merchandise sold to fans, subpar content from vloggers and a disconnect from the core audience.[1] This was exemplified in Dean's comedic criticism of vlogger Zoella's advent calendar, which he deemed to be overpriced.[9]

In response to UK Prime Minster Boris Johnson's alleged breaking of lockdown rules, Dean organise one-hundred members of the public to dress as Johnson and protest outside of Downing Street. The stunt received wide media recognition and acclaim.[10] Dean also released a video detailing his efforts in organizing the demonstration.[11]

JaackMaate's Happy Hour Podcast

Dean has been the host of JaackMaate's Happy Hour podcast since 2018.[12] Initially, the project started with focus on YouTube and he hosted alongside Stevie White and Alex Elmslie. However, after Elmslie's departure Dean shifted focus away from YouTube drama. Elmslie was replaced by fellow YouTuber Dudey Rhino. After Dudey Rhino's departure, Robbie Knox - who often appeared as a guest on the show - was promoted to a main host. Alongside fellow YouTubers and the Main Show, the podcast has had notable guests including Belle Delphine, Ricky Gervais [13]and Raphael Rowe. The show was described by Radio Times as 'intimate interviews with the internet's best celebrities to join the conversation about everything from moral dilemmas to life's big questions' in their show of the week column. [14]

Personal Life

Dean has been open about his diagnosis with OCD and his bouts with anxiety and depression. In particular, his OCD manifests itself as health anxiety, which caused him to avoid seeing the doctor for fear of an extreme diagnosis.[15] [16]

Dean became engaged with long-time girlfriend Fiona South in 2018.[17]

References

  1. ^ a b "Making a mint: YouTube star JaackMaate reaches millions from his Norwich home". ITV News. January 9, 2019.
  2. ^ https://twitter.com/Jaack/status/1466186036778831873 [bare URL]
  3. ^ https://twitter.com/jaack/status/1456480310863011841?lang=en-GB [bare URL]
  4. ^ "VIDEO: YouTuber Showdown rematch between JaackMaate and Pieface". Dartsnews.com. May 25, 2022.
  5. ^ "JaackMaate's Happy Hour". Spotify.
  6. ^ "Podcast Charts". Podcast Charts.
  7. ^ "'My name is Boris': Johnson lookalikes stage lockdown party protest outside No 10" – via www.youtube.com.
  8. ^ https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2022-01-14/boris-johnson-lookalikes-party-outside-downing-street
  9. ^ Day, Pascale (November 18, 2017). "YouTuber Jaack Maate is back with his very own Zoella-style advent calendar".
  10. ^ "Boris Johnson lookalikes party outside Downing Street". ITV News. January 14, 2022.
  11. ^ "I Hired 100 Boris Johnsons To Party Outside Downing Street! (Police Turned Up)" – via www.youtube.com.
  12. ^ "JaackMaate's Happy Hour | Stak". stak.london.
  13. ^ "Meet the natives; What persuaded Ricky Gervais to appear on a YouTuber's podcast?" Radio Times, 13 Oct. 2020, p. 116.Accessed 20 July 2022.
  14. ^ "JaackMaate's Happy Hour; SHOW OF THE WEEK." Radio Times, 13 Oct. 2020, p. 117. Accessed 20 July 2022.
  15. ^ "Jaackmaate: The Untold Story Of My Battle With Health Anxiety & OCD | E127" – via www.youtube.com.
  16. ^ https://www.ladbible.com/entertainment/youtuber-jack-dean-believes-hes-dying-15-times-a-day-20220321
  17. ^ Dosani, Rishma (December 26, 2018). "YouTuber JaackMaate announces engagement to Fiona South after Christmas proposal".

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