Celebrity Big Brother star, Jordan North who regularly appeared on the CBB spin-off show Late & Live, has revealed he has some very strong connections to Wales. Jordan recently left
BBC Radio 1 and joining rival radio station Capital as the new co-host of the Capital Breakfast Show. He joins Chris Stark and Sian Welby in presenting the early programme and hosted his first show on Monday, April 8. The show airs every weekday from 6am to 10am. On a recent regional visit to Capital South Wales in Cardiff , Jordan revealed to Drive presenters, Josh and Jess, that he has strong links to Wales. Jordan said: "My grandad Gwyn was from Maesteg , near Bridgend . Recently, my aunty told me that she’s pretty sure we might be related to George North! So, if any of George North’s family are listening, get in touch, we need to sort this out." You can keep up to date with the latest TV and showbiz news by signing up to the newsletter here. READ MORE: Celebrity Big Brother's Ekin-Su says 'I lost myself' as she breaks silence after TV meltdown READ NEXT: Celebrity Big Brother star posts pictures from hospital after suffering horrific accident Rugby hero George North made Welsh rugby history by being the youngest player to score a try on his debut at the age of 18. While he recently retired from international rugby after an impressive career playing for Wales, which saw him gain 121 caps, he is currently playing for the French second-division team Provence Rugby. Want less ads? Download WalesOnline’s Premium app on
Apple or
Android . George North has just retired from international rugby (Image: PA Wire/PA Images) This is not the first time that Jordan has visited Wales as in 2020 he took part in I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! which was filmed in Gwrych Castle in Conwy . He was the series runner-up to winner Giovanna Fletcher. Jordan is being replaced on Radio 1 by Made In
Chelsea star Jamie Laing, who will now be hosting the station's drivetime show. Jamie will join Vick Hope to co-host Going Home, which broadcasts from 3.30pm to 6pm Monday to Thursday.