LOVE Island and I’m A Celeb’s original host looks completely unrecognisable 19 years after quitting TV.
The former presenter, who was once one of rising stars, fronted both hit shows in their early days before walking away from fame in the mid-2000s.
The former presenter fronted ITV shows like I’m A Celebrity Get Me out Of Here Now in 2005Credit: ITV
Matt Brown hosted alongside the late Tara Palmer-TomkinsonCredit: ITV
But nowadays, he has a very different job two decades after quitting showbiz for goodCredit: YouTube/Usborne
Nearly two decades on, fans would struggle to recognise him – swapping red carpets and jungle trials for a quiet life and a steady nine-to-five.
While their glamorous days are long behind them, the ex-host has still been fondly remembered by viewers who were shocked to discover what they’re doing now.
The forgotten star is Matt Brown, who co-hosted … Get Me Out of Here! NOW! alongside .
He also fronted : Aftersun in 2005 and 2006, interviewing dumped contestants and sharing behind-the-scenes gossip from the villa during the show’s early days.
He has also done work in , hosting shows and making .
But after leaving television, Matt stepped away from the celebrity circuit entirely for a much more low-key career away from the cameras.
These days, Matt has swapped reality TV for writing – and is now a children’s author.
He often shares his love of storytelling and creativity with schools and young readers across the UK, far removed from his beginnings.
He has written eight books, including Mutant Zombies Cursed My School Trip, which won the FCBG Children’s Book Award in 2020.
Since then, Matt has published two new books, Kevin the Vampire, a spooky yet funny tale for younger readers, and The Mab, a collection of modern retellings inspired by Welsh mythology.
Both have been praised for their imagination and heart, marking a major career shift from his days interviewing reality stars on .
Meanwhile, we are just two weeks away from I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! being back on our screens.
From soap stars to TV personalities, there are many famous faces in talks to enter‘s juggernaut show this year.
The Sun that ex-star , 34, was in advanced talks for the jungle – a year after leaving the soap.
, has been wooed with a big money offer to head Down Under.
Outspoken political pundit Nick Ferrari, 66, to Australia for this year’s series in a big money deal.
Irish model and presenter Vogue, 40, this series.
This comes a decade after her husband took part in the ITV show.
BRIT Award winner Aitch up, alongside legend .
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! will air from Sunday November 16.
Matt Brown won the FCBG Children’s Book Award in 2020Credit: Amazon
EastEnders alum Shona McGarty could be entering the jungle this yearCredit: Splash
Kelly Brook previously said she’d never do I’m A Celeb but it also in talks to appear this seriesCredit: Getty 
