Julia Hardy

Jules Hardy (Julia Hardy) is a British television presenter, gaming journalist, and technology host. They are known for presenting gaming-related programmes and the CBBC esports-themed competition show Game on Grandparents. Hardy has worked with BBC Radio 1, gaming channels such as Ginx TV, and technology events worldwide, focusing on video games, esports, and digital culture.

Overview

Julia Hardy's Profile

Jules Hardy, whose full name is Julia Hardy, is a British television presenter born in Harrow, London, England. They developed an interest in media, gaming, and technology early in life and later became one of the UK’s prominent presenters covering gaming culture and esports.

Hardy began their television career in 2005 as a founding presenter for the music channel Rockworld TV, where they co-hosted the show Rockjaw and reported from music festivals such as Download and Reading. This role helped launch their career as a media presenter and reporter.

Over the following years, Hardy expanded into gaming and technology media. They presented gaming shows such as GameFace and Ginx Files on Ginx TV and later hosted online and technology programmes including the Top Gear Gaming Show. They also worked as a gaming presenter for BBC Radio 1, producing gaming content for BBC platforms.

In 2022, Hardy became widely known to younger audiences as the presenter of Game on Grandparents, a gaming competition series broadcast on CBBC and BBC iPlayer. The show features children training their grandparents to compete in esports-style challenges.

Hardy identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, and they continue working as a TV presenter, live event host, and gaming media personality.

Quick Facts

12
TV Shows

8
Current Hosts

20
Years Active

50
Awards Won

TV Shows​

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Networks

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Personal Life

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      Education

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      • They took a non-traditional career path through e-sports, music and gaming

      Net Worth & Income

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      • Income from the presenter role at CBBC
      • Earnings from gaming and e-sports broadcasting
      • Revenue from gaming event hosting and appearances

      Awards

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