Who Is George Clarke?
George Clarke, yep, sometimes known as “George Clarkey,” is that cheeky, funny British YouTuber and podcaster whose face you’ve probably scrolled past if you’ve ever lost an hour (or, realistically, an entire Sunday) on TikTok or YouTube.
In 2025, he’s made the jump from selfie stick to sequins as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing, leaving a lot of folks asking, “Wait, that’s not the architect guy, right?” (No, it’s not.) George’s humor, honesty, and knack for not taking himself too seriously have made him a magnet for millions of followers.
Below is an Instagram post shared by him featuring the reality show Strictly Come Dancing 2025:
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He feels a little like the mate you’d end up chatting with at a party, shy at first, but soon oversharing in the best possible way. His actual reaction to landing a spot on Strictly? Sheer disbelief and some nerves about “falling over a fair bit.” Not even trying to play it cool, which honestly makes him pretty lovable right from the off.
George Clarke’s Age
George is 25. Old enough to be slightly worried about his knees, young enough to still bounce back when he inevitably slips doing the jive. George got his start making videos as a teenager, so in internet years? A veteran. Something is winning about seeing someone younger than Strictly itself (the show’s been running since 2004!) take on the ballroom, and if nothing else, at 25, he brings that digital-era energy to a show beloved by grandmas and Gen Z alike.
George Clarke’s Profession
George isn’t strapping on work boots or donning a judge’s wig; he’s a full-time creator: a YouTuber, TikTok-er, and podcaster. His most successful podcast? “The Useless Hotline,” which isn’t as useless as the name suggests; it’s been so well-loved that it even spun out live shows across the UK. George is the kind of creator whose whole brand is about being real, poking fun at himself, and let’s be honest, occasionally dancing badly on purpose for laughs.
Below is an official YouTube channel post on him, YouTube George Clarkey:
Maybe all that improv on camera is good training for live TV chaos? At the very least, his millions of fans are probably waiting gleefully to see whether he can convince his dance partner to do a TikTok trend on Strictly’s sacred parquet. Can’t say I wouldn’t want to see it.
