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Ray Shah
Born (1978-01-31) 31 January 1978 (age 48)
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. 1 2 "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. 1 2 "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.