Quick Info
| Profession | Social media personality, YouTuber, content creator |
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| Nationality | Northern Irish |
| Date of Birth | 18/06/1993 |
| Age | 33 years |
| Birthplace | Newcastle, County Down, Northern Ireland |
Latest News about John Nellis
19/09/2026
John Nellis was confirmed as being paired with Katya Jones for Strictly Come Dancing 2026. The pairing marked the next stage of his BBC ballroom debut after his earlier inclusion in the season's celebrity cast.
11/08/2026
John Nellis was announced as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing 2026, becoming part of the BBC show's celebrity lineup for the new series. The announcement highlighted his background as one of the UK's biggest sports content creators with a large combined social media audience.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | John Nellis is a Northern Irish football-focused content creator and YouTuber known for his sports videos and large social media following. He left a career in air traffic control to pursue content creation full-time and later appeared on Strictly Come Dancing in 2026. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Shimna Integrated College |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Shannon |
| Children | 1 son |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Shannon |
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Career
| Early Career | Worked as an air traffic controller before becoming a full-time content creator in 2022. |
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| YouTube | Launched his YouTube channel in 2019 and became known for football-related content. |
| Recognition | Won Sports Creator of the Year at the TikTok Awards UK & Ireland in 2024. |
| Television | Joined the Strictly Come Dancing 2026 lineup. |
Social Media
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@johnnellis_ |
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| TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@johnnellis_ |
| https://www.instagram.com/johnnellis_/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He started content creation as a hobby while still working in aviation. | |
| 2. His videos have featured major football figures such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé, and Erling Haaland. | |
| 3. He has built a large audience across social media platforms. |