Shipwrecked - Meet the boys
Thursday, 17 April 2008
Here's a chance for you to familiarise yourself with the many boys who'll be battling it out on Shipwrecked: Battle of the Islands on Channel 4 and E4 this summer.
Barrie Ridley
Age: 24
Job: Prison Officer
From: Isle of Sheppy
Status: Single
He says: "My life was becoming too much of a routine and I’ve always wanted to do something big to change that and you don’t get much bigger than Shipwrecked and plus I really wanted to get my own independence and have my own story. Before I arrived on the Island I was working as an OSG in a Prison on the Isle of Sheppy working all week and living for the weekend."
Danny Latimer
Age: 23
Job: Promotions/DJ/Club promoter
From: Liverpool
Status: In progress
He says: "I want to meet new people, broaden my horizons, get more domesticated, lose my virginity, and see if I can handle life without luxuries and spend three months on a tropical island living the dream and having a laugh."
Jack Collins
Age: 19
Job: Builder
From: Essex
Status: Single
He says: "I wanted to take part in Shipwrecked Battle of the Islands to basically have fun, meet new people and become a more mature, better person, and grow my hair. You can never tell what’s around the next corner so make the most of life, and that’s what I’m doing."
Marvyn Williams
Age: 26
Job: PE Teacher
From: Leeds
Status: Single
He says: "I'm on Shipwrecked to take a break from teaching in order to pursue other avenues and more to the point find me a lovely lady!"
Tom Turner
Age: 18
Job: Student/Abercrombie and Fitch model
From: East SusseX
Status: Single
He says: "My twin sister got me to apply to do Shipwrecked. I love to overcome challenges and what a better place to do it than out here to do that! I also need a break from life at home. School and wot-not, you know how it is. But I’m gonna put the blame on my sister for this shoulders for this one."
James Ward
Age: 23
Job: Actor
From: Northampton
Status: Single
He says: "I took part in Shipwrecked to enjoy a new challenge – I get attracted to unique situations and experiences! I knew this experience would test me – something I’m willing to try. Before I arrived on the island I was working with some theatre companies and working at my father’s place. Mostly riding horses everyday and taking people on treks etc… it’s a hard life!!"
Nick Weston
Age: 25
Job: Chef and Survival Expert
From: Sussex
Status: Been in a relationship with Clare for 3 years
He says: "I'm on Shipwrecked to have the chance to learn more about living on a Pacific island, fresh food and making the best out of what you have."
Adam Child
Age: 23
Job: Shop assistant
From: London
Status: In a relationship
He says: "I want to carve out a career for myself - I’d love to be a TV presenter. I'll make friends for life and that’s the most important thing."
Michael Cumberbatch
Age: 26
Job: Shop assistant
From: Coventry
Status: In a relationship
He says: "I'm loyal to my friends and family, always the first to get up and dance and I'm nicknamed the ‘singing salesman’ at work."
Matt Iovane
Age: 23
Job: Graduate
From: Hertfordshire
Status: In a relationship
He says: "Life is all about “life experience” and when I grow old I wont to build a catalogue of incredible times and this is one of the experiences that I wanted to tick off my “things to do in life” list and go home knowing how to build a home out of bamboo and hibiscus!"
Mike McHale
Age: 26
Job: Graduate
From: London
Status: In a relationship
He says: "I’d hate to be stuck with a small-minded, stuck-up person who judges people on where they’re from rather than who they are."
More Shipwrecked »
Shipwrecked - Anna and Lottie struggle to settle
This week in paradise two new arrivals are being welcomed by the Shipwrecked tribes: 20-year-old student Anna and 22-year-old drama graduate Lottie.
Friday, 16 May 2008, 9.45am - in Television
Shipwrecked - Marvyn is loving the snog-pods
Marvyn is looking forward to getting close to a Tiger girl.
Tuesday, 13 May 2008, 3.43pm - in Television
Shipwrecked - Michael Cumberbatch failed to impress Diva
Michael Cumberbatch didn't like the surprise of ending up on Hawk island.
Monday, 12 May 2008, 4.03pm - in Television
Shipwrecked - Tom Turner loves being on Shark island
Tom Turner feels a lot happier now he's a Shark.
Monday, 12 May 2008, 11.25am - in Television
Shipwrecked - Nick risks his life on Hawk island
Two and a half kilometres north-east of Tiger and Shark Islands lies a secret third island.
Friday, 9 May 2008, 11.40am - in Television
Shipwrecked - Tom tricks new arrivals Michael and Vicky
Shipwrecked deep in the South Pacific, two tribes are battling it out to win over new arrivals each week, and ultimately the £100,000 prize.
Friday, 9 May 2008, 11.34am - in Television
