Star of Love Island, Wes Nelson, reached the final in 2018, coming fourth place overall. Since bursting onto our screens, he went on to appear on Dancing on Ice, The X Factor: Celebrity and guest feature on several British cult classics, like 8 Out 10 Cats and The Crystal Maze. Described as a social media guru, Wes has gained over 1.7 million followers on Instagram, an incredibly influential platform ideal for brand partnerships. A sponsorship campaign featuring Wes benefits from his extensive online reach - Wes' loyal fans can become potential consumers for any brand that he works with.
When booked as an event host, Wes is an instantly recognisable celebrity figure who can connect with audiences. With his warm personality and hilarious one liners, event guests will be enamoured by Wes, hooked on every word he says. A memorable event relies on a memorable host, someone who can infuse their nationally renowned likeability with your theme and core message. An event featuring Wes is guaranteed to resonate with fans.
He is also perfect for product launches, due to his powerful promotional abilities. Celebrate the success of your new product with a confident, likeable advertorial ambassador. In 2019, a year after his success on Love Island, Wes appeared on Dancing on Ice alongside professional skater, Vanessa Bauer. Finishing as a runner, the show was a reflection of Wes' long term influence. In the same year, he appeared on The X Factor: Celebrity as part of No Love Lost.
The Love Island supergroup also featured Samira Mighty, Zara McDermott and Eyal Booker, and showcased Wes diverse range of skills; in particular, rapping. Following his experience on Dancing on Ice, performing on a weekly basis, coupled with his X Factor: Celebrity success, Wes is now venturing into the music industry. Wes' highly popular social media platform means that a brand partnership has the potential to reach millions of users - the metrics will speak for themselves. A true icon of British reality television, he has the star ability to turn an ordinary event or campaign into a vehicle for promotion. Ensure your brand's success with this influential social media powerhouse.
How to hire Wes Nelson
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Wes Nelson 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.
** We do not accept requests for autographs, signed merchandise, fan mail, birthday messages or any other non-commercial contact with the speakers or acts. Each speaker on the website may not have necessarily worked with Champions in the past but are known to perform such engagements within the industry.
"All going well, thank you. On the whole we are happy." - Emma, Assistant Director, University of Lincoln
"Wes went down really well and was so good." - Elly, Director, University of Lincoln
