Capital’s Jordan North reveals he’ll be wearing a red thong to host his first Jingle Bell Ball – after taking a brutal swipe at his former Radio 1 show

Capital’s Jordan North has revealed he will wear a red thong to his first Jingle Bell Ball after taking a brutal swipe at his former Radio 1 show.

Radio’s annual Christmas bonanza will take place on December 7 and 8 at the O2 Arena and there’s already a stellar line-up, with the likes of Coldplay, Katy Perry and Little Mix’s Perrie Edwards getting ready to perform.

Jordan, 34, will join Capital presenter Chris Stark, 37, and Sian Welby, 38, in hosting this year’s Jingle Bell Ball.

When asked if he has a festive fancy dress planned for the big weekend, Jordan said, “I’m wearing my red thong!”

Sian asked, “Do you always do that though?”

To which Jordan responded, “Yes, I wear that all the time, so that’s what I’ll wear.”

Sian said: ‘He has his lucky string on everyone, and you only see it when he leans over. So throw something on stage and see how he picks it up. Get the cameras ready.”

When asked about their favorite time of the year, Chris explained: “I would say this is the year of the North. Jordan joined the Capital Breakfast team earlier this year.

“I think doing that first show together was personally a very, very special moment in my life, and I hope you guys feel the same way, but it was the start of something that was very, very special this year.

“So probably the highlight of my year was that very first show and starting it and getting it going, and seeing the reactions that so many people have given us since we started this show. And I think the Jingle Bell Ball will be a bit of a celebration of that as well.”

Jordan said, “I agree that participating in Capital Breakfast has definitely been my favorite moment of my year!”

Sian added: “And mine too. We’re the three best friends!’ to which Jordan asked, “But you did have a baby?”

Sian replied: ‘I did have a baby. That was also a highlight. Yes, yes, I have baby brains. I completely forgot about that.’

Jordan recently took a brutal swipe at his former BBC Radio 1 show as he boasted about the listening figures of his Capital Breakfast show.

The radio DJ quit his Radio 1 show in February after ten years at the station, after he was offered to replace Roman Kemp’s position at Capital.

However, Jordan appeared to hint at a feud with his BBC Radio 1 bosses when he shouted: ‘We beat Radio 1’ during his appearance on Saturday Kitchen.

Jordan took part in the cooking show with his co-hosts Sian Welby, 38, and Chris Stark, 37, and explained that listening figures have increased since he took over the show in April.

He then added that there is a greater number of 15-24 year olds listening to their breakfast program compared to Radio 1.

He told host Matt Tebbutt: “Since we started in April the numbers have gone up so we’re doing well.”

Matt then added, “So the listenership is three million,” while Jordan added, “Yeah, it’s almost half a million that we added.”

“We’re beating Radio 1 on the younger audience too,” he added as Sian cheered.

Continuing to boast, he said: “We’ve got more 15 to 20 year olds listening to Capital Breakfast,” while Matt joked: “You know your numbers and he winked and agreed: ‘Oh, I know.’

As Chris tried to start speaking and divert the conversation, Jordan winked again and cupped his hands around his mouth as he shouted across the studio: “We’re beating Radio 1!”

Hinting at a feud, Matt asked, “Did you leave on good terms?”

Laughing, Jordan waved his hand in the air as he insisted: “We’re fine, we’re fine,” before shouting again: “We’ll beat them!”

Now Jordan is gearing up to host his first Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard.

Katy Perry will be joined at the festive event by British award-winning singer Becky Hill and musician and YouTube star KSI.

One of the best-selling music artists of all time, 40-year-old Katy will no doubt delight music lovers as she belts out her massive back catalog of songs including Roar, Dark Horse, Firework and Teenage Dream.

Meanwhile, Becky is set to take the 02 by storm with her plethora of chart-topping hits including Lose Control and My Heart Goes.

As hip hop sensation returns to the Jingle Bell Ball following his recently released brand new single Thick Of It.

Tom Grennan, who is part of the night one line-up, returns for another night of entertainment, with the singer-songwriter set to release big tracks including A little bit of love and Lionheart.

Dance fans will also be in for a treat this evening, as a host of top DJs have been added to the line-up, led by world-renowned DJ Joel Corry, who first rose to fame with his massive hit Sorry in 2019. .

Producer, hitmaker and DJ Kygo will make his debut at the event, giving Capital listeners the chance to hear live performances of his chart-topping hits including Higher Love featuring Whitney Houston and It Ain’t Me (feat. Selena Gomez).

While also making his first appearance at the festive bash is internationally renowned house producer Sonny Fodera, who will no doubt blow the roof up with plays from his big songs such as Turn Back Time, Closer and You & I.

Tickets for Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard – billed as Britain’s biggest Christmas party – will go on sale on Global Player.

General tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, November 8 at 9am.

Those logged into Global Player will receive exclusive pre-sale access to tickets on Thursday, November 7 at 9am.

You can get a 10 percent discount when you pay with your Barclaycard or Barclays Premier Card Card (via Barclaycard Entertainment or the Global Player link).

Jingle Bell Ball 2024 returns on December 7 and 8 and will be streamed live on Global Player.

Capital Breakfast’s Jordan North, Sian Welby and Chris Stark shared their delight at the line-up on Wednesday, commenting: ‘What a great morning on Capital Breakfast!

‘We’ve just scrapped the line-up for night one of Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard, and the excitement is huge!

“It’s Jordan’s first-ever Jingle Bell Ball and we can’t wait to get everyone in the festive spirit.”

Ashley Tabor-King OBE, Founder and Executive President of Global, said: ‘It’s the most wonderful time of the year, when we fill London’s O2 Arena with the world’s biggest hit music artists and thousands of Capital fans for Britain’s biggest Christmas. Britain. party!

‘It’s such a special event and I’m especially looking forward to Jordan hosting his first Jingle Bell Ball, with Barclaycard!’

While James Rea, Chief Broadcasting & Content Officer at Global, added: ‘Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard is where unforgettable moments happen.

“Featuring Coldplay, Katy Perry, Teddy Swims, Becky Hill and more, this year’s shows are the perfect way for our listeners to kick off the holidays alongside the world’s biggest stars. We can’t wait for the party to start!’

Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball 2024, Sunday 15 December, 5.35pm on ITV1 and ITVX