Rory McAllister is a decorated sports presenter, announcer, commentator, event host and auctioneer who has enjoyed a long career performing such roles at large-scale events and sporting occasions. Currently the Creative Director of M-Studios UK and a Premiership VIP Matchday Host at Worcester Warriors, Rory is now also a popular choice as a host for corporate and sporting events. A creative, calm and funny host, don’t miss your opportunity to hire Rory who boasts over two decades of experience in hosting, presenting and announcing.
Back in 2005, Rory began his decorated presenting career working as a Radio Presenter, Producer and Commentator for BBC English regions. From there on his presenting career blossomed, leading to pivotal roles as the Lead Global TV Commentator for the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games on shooting and table tennis events. He has also worked as the Shooting Finals and Medal Ceremony Arena Announcer at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, reinforcing his authority as a trusted voice in international sports. Rory also boasts experience of being a Commentator for the Olympic Broadcast Service and for global networks such as the BBC, Eurosport, NBC and RTE.
Beyond the Olympics, Rory has also been a Lead Commentator for the International Shooting Sport Federation, having covered the 2023 European Games, the 2022 Para Shooting World Championships and the 2022 Para Shooting World Cup. His presenting credits also extend to sports such as rugby, horse racing, ice hockey and boxing. In 2014, Rory was a Weightlifting and Athletics Producer for BBC 5Live, producing coverage at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, and in 2013 he had the opportunity to be a Honda Circuit Stage Host and Honda VIP Hospitality Host at the British Touring Car Championships. Other prominent roles include being a Reporter for the BBC at the Royal Ascot, The Grand National and Cheltenham, an Audience Warm-Up Host for Strictly Come Dancing and a Honda Stage Host at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
With a deep understanding of sports, announcing and presenting, Rory perfectly translates such skills into being a corporate event host. Using his understanding of corporate dynamics and live entertainment, Rory is the ultimate host whether your event be a high-stakes sporting event or a corporate conference. Rory’s experience, expertise and engaging stage presence make him the perfect choice for anyone who requires a skilled presenter – hire Rory McAllister as your event host, today!
How to hire Rory McAllister
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Rory McAllister for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
"So professional and awesome. I loved working with Rory" - Skye, Venue Team Leader, Tokyo 2020
- 2024 - Olympic Broadcast – Lead Global TV Commentator (Shooting & Table Tennis, Para Shooting & Para Table Tennis) – Paris 2024 Olympic & Paralympic Games, Corporate Connections – 3-Day Global Conference Stage Host, The Londoner Hotel, Leicester Square, OBS (Olympic Broadcast Service) – Global TV Commentator (BBC, Eurosport, NBC, RTE + Others).
- 2023 - European Games – Lead Commentator, Shooting, Poland, European Championships – Lead Commentator, Shooting, Estonia, European Wheelchair Rugby Championships – TV Production Assistant, Cardiff, GJS Dillon Commercial Surveyors – MC/Stage Host, Midlands, UK.
- 2022 - Para Shooting World Championships – Lead Commentator, Al Ain, Para Shooting World Cup – Lead Commentator, Munich.
- 2020 - Olympic Games – Shooting Finals & Medal Ceremonies Arena Announcer, Tokyo 2020.
- 2018 - International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) – Global TV Commentator & Arena Announcer, BBC Radio – English Rugby Premiership Commentator, Worcester Warriors – Rugby Premiership Matchday Hospitality Host, England Red Roses RFC – Matchday Hospitality Host, Sixways Stadium, Intershoot – Finals & Medal Ceremony Announcer, Netherlands, RIAC – Finals & Medal Ceremony Announcer, Luxembourg, Presidential Celebration Event – MC/Host, Changwon, South Korea.
- 2017 - O2 – Event Host (Christmas Parties & Team Building Days), O2 HQ, Slough & Leeds, ISSF – Shooting Finals & Medals Announcer (3 World Championships & 7 World Cups), ISSF TV – Commentator (1 World Championships & 7 World Cups), Tarragona Mediterranean Games – Shooting Finals & Medal Ceremony Announcer.
- 2014 - Honda – Stage Host / Announcer, Goodwood Festival of Speed, Glasgow Commonwealth Games – Weightlifting & Athletics Producer, BBC 5Live.
- 2013 - Cinema in Symphony – Stage Host, Across UK, Honda – Circuit Stage Host / Announcer, British Touring Car Championship, Honda – VIP Hospitality Host, British Touring Car Championship, Honda Yuasa Racing – iTunes Podcast Presenter.
- 2012 - BBC School Report – Assistant TV Producer.
- 2011 - Racing UK / BBC – Reporter (Royal Ascot, The Grand National & Cheltenham), BBC – Audience Warm-Up Host (Pre-Show), Strictly Come Dancing, BBC – Audience Warm-Up Host (Children in Need Outside Broadcasts), The One Show, Madejski Stadium – Stadium Announcer, Reading Legends v Tottenham Hotspur.
- 2010 - Sports Commentary – Horse Racing, Shooting, Boxing, and Rugby, BBC Radio 4 – Freelance Assistant Producer, BBC Television Centre – Tour Guide & Host, English Premier Ice Hockey League – Arena Announcer, BBC Radio – Commentator, European Heavyweight Title Fight.
- 2005 - BBC English Regions – Radio Presenter / Producer / Commentator.
