Ray Shah
Born (1978-01-31) 31 January 1978 (age 47)
OccupationsRadio presenter, reality television star
Years active2003–present
TelevisionBig Brother UK

Ray Shah, born 31 January 1978[1], is an Irish reality television star and radio presenter. He is best known for taking part in the fourth series of Big Brother UK.[2]

Television career

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In 2003, Shah entered the fourth series of Big Brother UK on Day 1, exiting on Day 64, placing in second place overall.[2][3][4][5]

Shah presented his own television show titled; On The Box, on Dublin's City Channel, he interviewed guests including Dave Couse and former Eurovision contestant Mickey Joe Harte.[citation needed] He participated in RTÉ's New Year's Eve special edition of Celebrity Jigs 'n' Reels.[citation needed]

Radio career

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Prior to appearing on Big Brother UK Shah worked as DJ.[6][7] After leaving the Big Brother house, Shah became a presenter on Dublin's Q102 radio station, and also worked as a presenter on 4fm.[8][9] He also presented a show on iRadio.[citation needed]

Personal life

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In 2012, Shah set up his own business selling sports nutrition supplements.[7]

In 2016, he got engaged to his girlfriend of four years.[10]

Filmography

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Television
Year Title Roles Notes
2003 Big Brother UK series 4 Self; housemate 2nd place, 73 episodes
RI:SE Self; guest 2 episodes
The Panel Self; guest 1 episode
2004 Football Challenge Self; Celebrity FC TV special
2005 Global Beats Self; presenter
Ireland AM Self; guest 1 episode
2006 The Podge and Rodge Show Self; guest 1 episode
Celebrity Jigs 'n' Reels Self; contestant 1 episode
2009 Xposé Self; guest 3 episodes
2010 Friday Night Lock In Self; guest 1 episode

References

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  1. ^ "Ray celebrates birthday by moving in with his girl". herald.ie. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013.
  2. ^ a b "Cameron enjoys Big Brother glory". news.bbc.co.uk. 26 July 2003. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
  3. ^ Quann, Jack. "Ask Me Anything: Big Brother contestant Ray Shah". Newstalk. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
  4. ^ "Big Brother star Ray Shah comes clean over infamous 'duvet scene' as show returns". SundayWorld.com. 18 November 2025. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
  5. ^ "Big Brother Season 4 Runner Up Ray Shah Opens Up About 'Duvet Moment'". extra.ie. 18 October 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
  6. ^ "In my life. . . Ray Shah". The Irish Times. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
  7. ^ a b "Dublin's former reality TV star reveals impressive sales muscle". Irish Independent. 17 July 2016. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
  8. ^ "Suzanne Kane replaces Ray Shah on 4fm". radionation.ie. 2013.
  9. ^ "Ray quits radio for TV3 job...with move to London on cards". The Herald. 31 August 2011. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
  10. ^ "Former Big Brother star Ray Shah engaged to girlfriend of four years". Irish Independent. 3 April 2016. Retrieved 18 November 2025.