Derek Richardson
Nickname: "TheBandit" – TheBandit – a name that stuck from my late-night radio days back in South Africa. Long story, best told over coffee.
Star Sign: Virgo – yes, that does mean I alphabetise my spice rack and rewrite texts three times before sending.
Hobbies: F1 – fast cars, strategy, and yelling “box, box!” at the telly.
Previous Horrible Jobs: Dressed as a giant chicken handing out leaflets… emotionally scarred, but the photos live on.
Big Break: National radio in South Africa – where "TheBandit" was born.
Most Annoying Habit: Striving for perfection... even though I know it's never going to happen. But still. One more tweak.
Most Likely To Say: “I’m actually an introvert...” followed by an hour-long story and a playlist to match the vibe.
Least Likely To Say: “Let’s all go to a party full of strangers.”
Favourite TV Show: Married at First Sight – Australia – purely for the psychology... and the drama. Okay, mostly the drama.
Favourite Food: Thai. Spice level: “Regret.” (And I do. Every time.)
Embarrassing Moment: Falling asleep during a live radio show at 3am. Woke up to dead air, a flashing studio phone, and a boss who definitely wasn’t calling to say goodnight.
Most Memorable Moment: Blowing the studio speakers not once, not twice… but three times. Let’s just say the engineers were not sending thank-you cards.
Who's Your Hero: David Attenborough – calm in chaos and knows his puffins.
How Would You Like To Be Remembered: As someone who made you smile, kept you company, and never played the same song twice in one show... unless you asked nicely.
Best Chat-up Line: “Sorry, married!” – short, sweet, and legally accurate.
What Animal Do You Most Resemble: Probably a hedgehog – a bit shy, low-key spiky, but means well.
Give 5 Words That Most Describes You: Thoughtful. Dry. Observant. Calm. Selectively-social.
Worst place been caught short: A ferry to Belfast. Never again.
Celebrity you most look like: Somewhere between Jason Statham and your local postman... on casual Friday.
If I was invisible for a day, I would: Sneak into an F1 pit garage and press all the buttons... then vanish with the snacks.
I never want to meet: A wasp. Ever. Again.
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Twitter: @DerekRichardson
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