Chelsey Ward is a Radio Presenter and a host.

Currently, Chelsey co-presents the daily drive time show on BBC Local Radio across the Yorkshire region.

She’s featured on BBC Radio 1, as part of the Christmas take over and since then, was invited back to present Early Fridays.

Her passion for radio began in her living room, where she would create fake radio shows for her mum to listen to. Her strong-willed nature has led her to seek opportunities and create a career in broadcasting.

As soon as she could get herself behind a mic, she began presenting on her local hospital radio station in Worksop (up north) at the age of just 16. Chelsey is known for her high energy and humour. She thrives when building a connection with the audience as she understands the power of radio.

Happiest with mic in hand, she strives to leave her audience with a lasting smile. Chelsey has been annually invited to host events for large industry bodies. As a young woman with a working-class background, she is aware of how important representation is in big spaces.

Chelsey is never afraid to stand out and be different, and usually you’ll hear her before you see her.

Outside the studio, she’s probably struggling to pitch up a tent whilst camping or dancing at a festival. Chelsey has a love for adventure and apparently will try anything at least once.