Adil Ray

Award-winning radio presenter, actor, and comedian, Adil Ray has spent almost two decades at the forefront of the British media, for which he has received an OBE. From writing his own comedy sitcom to hosting the return of the game show, Lingo, audiences recognise Adil for his contributions across platforms. A versatile presenter and performer, Adil has used his industry position to amplify concerns regarding such issues as systemic racism, representation, and political correctness, topics that he expands on as a diversity speaker at events. Equally popular as a host, Adil is sought after to ensure the smooth running and continued engagement at events, supported by his extensive presenting experience.

Best known for his small-screen appearances, Adil has been in the spotlight for over 15 years, having made his debut in the early 2000s. Making his mark as an actor and writer in 2012, Adil is the creator of Citizen Khan, a sitcom focused on a British Pakistani family, which Adil acts as the head. The show ran for five series and put Adil on the map for his comedic flair. He has also starred in Ackley Bridge since 2017 as Sadiq Nawaz. Currently, Adil is the popular co-presenter of Good Morning Britain alongside Susanna Reid, where he has utilised his broad presenting experience, from programmes including Desi DNA and Inside Out to engage the diverse audience demographic of GMB.

Born to parents of Pakistani Punjabi and Kenyan Indian descent, Adil’s experiences of the entertainment industry have exposed him to the critical issues surrounding a lack of diversity. Adil has utilised his position on GMB to discuss systematic racism with guest politicians and speak out against underrepresentation. Nominated for a Royal Television Award for his part in ‘Is It Coz I Is Black’, Adil exposed the issues with political correctness through the BBC docu-series. As an actor, Adil has also broken down barriers, appearing as an affluent businessman in the period drama ‘Beecham House’ challenging the wealth stereotypes in multicultural history. When booked as an event speaker, Adil discusses the importance of improved diversity and how to achieve it.

From The Adil Ray Show to The Cricket Forum, audiences will recognise Adil’s voice from his extensive radio work, having been a consistent contributor to BBC Radio 4 and Radio 5 Live throughout his career. Honoured with the Best Radio Show at the UK Asian Music Awards, Adil is a commanding and engaging voice, leading him to be one of the most natural hosts when booked for events, a talented presenter who will ensure the occasion’s success.