TV and radio personality Nick Grimshaw has spoken about his hopes of starting a family while taking a 'revitalising' walk along the Northumberland Coast.
The former BBC Radio 1 DJ explores the historic areas of Warkworth and Amble while appearing in BBC Two series Walking With..., which sees famous personalities embarking on scenic walks in various locations across England.
Nick, accompanied only by a 360 degree camera, begins the episode on Warkworth Beach, which he said: "really chilled me out." He even dips his bare feet in the North Sea, saying: "It's actually not as horrible as I thought."
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Talking about his hopes of having a family, Nick said: "I don't know when that will be but I hope soon. I think I'd love to have kids and have my own family; it's definitely something me and my boyfriend have spoken about and whether or not we'd have a surrogate or we'd have them biologically or if we'd adopt.
Nick, who has been dating model and dancer Meshach Henry since 2018, said that they are leaning towards the adoption route. "I just think that there's so many kids out there who need a home and need a loving family, and, you know, we could do that. I'd love to adopt and provide that sanctuary for somebody or a few somebodies."
In August this year, Nick presented his final programme on Radio 1, having become the second longest-running breakfast show host, overtaking the record held by Tony Blackburn.
Beginning his walk first thing in the morning, Nick also reflects on the importance of family life and his father, and recognising his sexuality as he was growing up - including questioning what 'being gay' would actually mean.
Speaking to the PA News agency about filming Walking With..., he said: "I don't know why it was emotional. But I found it emotional on the walk. I felt really present and content. Everything felt quite life-affirming. I ended up talking about my family and my dad and maybe I'll have a family in the future.
He added: "I really struggle being present. I'm always thinking about the next thing, or I'd be planning what's for lunch? Or what will I say later on? And actually that show really forced me to be present. It was actually the nicest way to start a day probably I've had in a very, very long time."
Re-energised after the 7-mile walk from Warkworth to Amble pier, Nick, who is from Oldham in Manchester, vows to return to Northumberland.
The other guests on series 1 of Walking With... are Kate Garraway, Jim Moir (Vic Reeves), Steph McGovern, Monica Galetti and Shappi Khorsandi.
Nick Grimshaw's Walking With... episode airs on BBC Two at 7pm on November 24. It is also available on iPlayer.
