2 weeks Ago By [email protected] (Mike Taylor)
Welsh TV personality Owain Wyn Evans has been a familiar face on the BBC for several years as a host and weather presenter. Owain initially gained recognition as a reporter and presenter on BBC Wales before taking up the mantle of lead weather presenter for BBC North West. His early mornings and dedication paid off as he later presented segments for The One Show and took on the roles of weatherman and newsreader on BBC Breakfast.
Beyond his TV duties, he's recognised for his drumming skills, which gained attention after he shared videos of himself on social media during lockdown, and his LGBTQ activism. Viewers are keen to learn more about the 40-year-old's life beyond the camera, including who the Homes Under the Hammer star is married to and his latest home renovation project. Early life and career of Owain Wyn Evans Born and bred in Ammanford in Carmarthenshire, Owain always wanted to work in the media.
Owain kick-started his broadcasting career at the tender age of 18 when he became the presenter of Welsh-language children's news programme Ffeil. Following this, he progressed to work as a reporter, presenter and video journalist for BBC Wales. In 2012, Owain started presenting the weather on BBC Wales Today.
In 2020, Owain hit the jackpot when he secured his first presenting role on the iconic BBC show The One Show, where he now regularly appears. Telly favourite Owain Wyn Evans has made his grand entrance as one of the fresh faces to host "Homes Under the Hammer", with fans now enjoying episodes graced by the Welsh presenter's charm on BBC One. At the time he joined, Owain couldn't contain his excitement: "What can I say, I love a transformation dahlings! I've renovated several homes over the years and have not been afraid to get my hands dirty in the process.
" He also gushed about the show, saying, "I love getting inspiration from others and seeing the before and after really does make this a dream job for me. I've watched Homes Under the Hammer for years and it is such an iconic show. "Now pass me a sturdy boot and a hard hat, I can't wait to discover more fabulous home transformations with the team!" Owain's love for drumming and his record breaking charity work Owain, who drums up support for charities literally, made headlines with his musical marathon that became Children in Need's most successful 24hr challenge ever in 2021.
The journalist and broadcaster played with a chorus of 50 drummers for an entire day and night, with five-minute breaks every hour. The charity drumming session featured appearances from some of rock's great drummers, including Clem Burke of Blondie and Iron Maiden's Nicko McBrain - while Foo Fighter frontman Dave Grohl sent a message of good luck. The broadcaster raised £3million since first picking up his drumsticks and told BBC Radio Wales Breakfast he felt "honoured" to be a part of the challenge.
The star shared with BBC Radio Wales Breakfast his joy at being involved, stating, "I've heard that something has been broken - I don't know what, other than lots of drumsticks! ". "To hear that it's raised that much..
. I'm speechless." Who is Owain Wyn Evans married to? Owain is currently married to his husband, Arran Rees.
The duo got engaged in Las Vegas back in 2013, when Arran was associated with the prestigious Victoria and Albert Museum in the capital. They tied the knot and shared their joy on Twitter with a cosy snap, both beaming and flaunting their new wedding bands. Owain gushed in his tweet: "We are exhausted.
.. look at us! Thank you for your lovely messages.
You are amazing. Had a fabulous day with my @ArranJRees", and even popped in a diamond ring emoji for good measure. Previously, Owain opened up about future plans with Arran, revealing they've discussed kids and are keen on adoption when the moment feels right.
He added: "We would not mind whether it was a boy or a girl. There are so many kids that need to be adopted." Their wedding follows Owain's candid revelations about his initial trepidation to come out publicly.
Speaking to BBC Breakfast, he recounted how he considered concealing his sexuality upon starting his career at the BBC. He explained: "I went back into the closet when I got my job with the BBC because I felt like I had to. It was a weird time, but the drums were definitely something that helped me through that.
” "Growing up as a gay man in the 80s and into the 90s, you know, when Section 28 was still a thing and I couldn’t speak about who I was essentially and there weren’t any reference points either. You know, I felt like the only gay in the village quite literally." Owain continued: "Coming out was a big thing and because there wasn’t that visibility back then I suppose, it was hard.
It was really difficult, but I feel very fortunate that I have a lovely family, had great friends, and the drums also helped me through that." Inside Owain Wyn Evan's home life and renovation After securing the Radio 2 early morning slot, Owain, alongside his partner Aaron, have waved goodbye to Manchester to embrace a fabulous 1930s fixer-upper in their ideal spot within the beautiful Vale of Glamorgan. Owain and Aaron started their property journey in a 1980s built apartment in Canton, then moved to a traditional terrace in Roath and then period properties in England.
Returning to Wales has been emotionally charged for the ex-weather presenter, and he's ecstatic about being back. About the move, Owain shared, "My feet are properly, firmly stuck in the ground of Wales again which I love. The renovation is coming along brilliantly, and it's the first time that I've not lived in a house that I'm renovating whilst renovating it.
"The house in Manchester was an Edwardian semi with gorgeous stained glass windows, and we were determined to keep them in but at the back of the house we literally took it all down because we needed to do some work on it." In a recent chat about his new Welsh home with The Times, Owain disclosed that he has revamped the ground floor layout, transforming the compact interiors into a series of open-plan spaces stretching from the front room to the garden. The previously cramped dining room, kitchen and downstairs loo have been knocked through to form a spacious kitchen and lounge.
Scattered around the house are kitschy salt and pepper shakers, whimsical plant holders and retro disco lights, along with eccentric decorations like a full-sized corgi model, vibrant artwork and catchy phrases..
