Get to know Hattie Pearson: Our Hits Radio presenter
Here's everything you need to know about her!
What better way to get through the post lunch slump by tuning in to Hattie Pearson on Hits Radio?! Bringing you some of the biggest hits and the biggest throwbacks, you can hear Hattie on the airwaves weekdays from 1pm.
Get to know our wonderful presenter Hattie Pearson a little better with our handy Q&A! Discover her favourite moments from the show, plus a sneak peek at what’s coming up on Hits Radio and how she got into the bizz!
What can we expect from your show on Hits Radio?
"I’ll keep you company through the afternoon and hand over the reins for you to pick the tunes on throwback takeover from 2pm. Only rule is your song choice has to be a banger!
"I love chatting to people whilst they’re going about their daily lives or cracking on at work so come and let me know what’s going on in your world.
"Then after 3pm I’ll be making the most tense phone call ever when I call one lucky person and hopefully they’ll be bagging themselves a load of cash! "
When is her show on Hits Radio:
You can listen to Hattie Pearson on Hits Radio every weekday from 1pm!
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What’s Hattie's favourite thing about presenting her radio show?
Hattie told us how giving away "bucket loads" of money and "changing peoples' lives" was her favourite thing! She told us: "It’s such a mad and magical moment. I get butterflies before making the call as you never know what’s going to happen, I always just hope the person on the other end of the phone remembers how to play the game and we get a winner. There’s no better feeling!"
When did she first start out in radio?
"I volunteered at a radio station in Senegal reading the news in French after I finished school. I then went on to do student radio at uni in Manchester - Fuse FM. "
What made Hattie decide to switch to radio?
"I didn’t wanna work in a chip shop all my life, like I did when I was 14!"
What's the most heartwarming or touching interaction you've had with a listener?
"The moment an elderly chap called John won Cash Register! When I asked him what he’d do with the money he explained that he’d buy a headstone for his late wife, Anita who he’d been visiting every day since she passed but hadn’t been able to afford the headstone.
"It was a really emotional interaction. It’s moments like that you realise that winning really can, and does, have such a positive impact on peoples’ future. The reel went viral - if you haven’t seen it then you need to - just grab yourself a tissue first!"
Tissues at the ready, you can watch the emotional clip below...
What is her go-to hit to listen to in the car?
It was short and simple for Hattie - who told us: "Anything by Spice Girls!"
What do the biggest hits sound like to Hattie Pearson?
"I’m a big 90s fan and will unashamedly admit that I love all the big female artists and bands from that era - whether it’s Britney, Billie Piper, B*Witched but also cannot get enough of 00s R’n’B and current house/dance music too! "
Who doesn't love a bit of Britney Spears?!
What’s her ultimate throwback song?
"Major Lazor - 'Lean On'. I saw them live at Ibiza Rocks in 2016 and it was one of the best gigs ever.
"Whenever I play this track on the radio or it comes on my running playlist it just takes me right back to dancing in the sun with my mates having the time of my life!"
Listen to Major Lazer & DJ Snake's 'Lean On' feat. MØ:
What's one of Hattie's favourite interviews she's done?
She told us: "Mr Motivator. He’s just one big ball of energy and has so many great stories to tell. His fashion sense is so retro but also timeless - not many folk would be able to pull off what he wears but he wears it with such style. You can’t not be happy around him! "
As well as presenting on Hits Radio, what is she up to now?
"This year has been all about triathlons! I’m training for my first Ironman event. I’ll swim 2.4 miles in the sea, get on my bike and cycle 112 miles, then run a marathon of 26.2 miles in Barcelona. I’ve put so many hours of graft in and now I’m excited to do it so I can have a nice long lie down!"
Since we caught up with Hattie, we're proud to say she completed her Ironman event! She celebrated the incredible achievement on her socials, writing: '🏊♀️🚴♀️🏃♀️I AM AN IRON(WO)MAN 🏊♀️🚴♀️🏃♀️
'3.8km sea swim👙 180km bike🚲 42.2km run 👟 🏆completed it'. (sic)
Take a look at the biggest tours coming this year and next:
Example
Example will be performing at many festivals and outdoor venues this summer. He will be performing across the UK starting in Scunthorpe at Made in Scunthorpe on Saturday 17th May, before travelling up and down the country including major festivals such as Isle of Wight Festival, Latitude Festival and several dates with Ibiza Orchestra. He will end his summer dates in August in Jedburgh.
Coldplay
Coldplay announced eight-date UK stadium tour in September 2024. The tour will take place in London and Hull, with two dates at Hull's Craven Park Stadium, and six at London's Wembley Stadium, in August 2025.
Will Smith
Will Smith has announced he is returning to the world of music with his first full tour called 'Based On A True Story Tour', and he will be performing three dates in England in August 2025. Will will take to the stage in London, Manchester and Wolverhampton.
Chappell Roan
Chappell Roan has been announced for four gigs in the UK this summer. She will headline Reading & Leeds Festivals as well as two dates at Edinburgh Summer Sessions, all in August.
Blackpink
Blackpink have announced world tour for 2025 including cities across North America, Europe, and here in the UK. They will be performing at Wembley Stadium on Friday 15th August.
Lewis Capaldi
Lewis Capaldi has announced several dates throughout September 2025 for his first tour since returning to music in June 2025. The singer released his song 'Survive' the day before he appeared at Glastonbury as a surprise guest. He will start his tour in Sheffield at the Utilita Arena on Sunday 7th September, before continuing on to Aberdeen, Glasgow, London (for two shows), Manchester, Birmingham, Nottingham and Cardiff, ending his tour in Dublin, on Monday 29th September.
Cian Ducrot
Cian Ducrot announced in March 2025 he's heading out on his first ever arena headline show! Cian will play dates across the UK and Ireland in July, September and December!
One Republic
One Republic will be heading out on tour in September 2025. The band behind huge hit 'Counting Stars' will be joined by special guest, Ella Henderson as they head to London, Manchester, Glasgow, Cardiff and Birmingham for the 'Escape to Europe 2025 Tour'.
Post Malone
Post Malone has announced one UK date as part of his 'Post Malone Presents: The BIG ASS World Tour'. He will be coming to the UK on Sunday 7th September.
2025: Lady Gaga announces she's going on tour
On 26th March 2025, Lady Gaga announced she would be going on tour, bringing her 'Mayhem Ball' Tour to the UK for four nights, in September and October.
Busted Vs McFly
Busted and McFly are teaming up for an ultimate battle of the bands tour in 2025, playing dates across the UK in September and October 2025. The tour is called Busted Vs McFly.
JADE
JADE will be going on tour in October 2025, starting in Dublin, before performing across the UK including Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham and London, amongst other locations.
Flo Rida
Flo Rida has announced he's bringing his 'Club Can't Handle' tour to the UK for just one gig at Wembley, this October. He will perform on 14th October.
Benson Boone
Benson Boone has announced a UK tour taking in five dates in October and November. The 'Beautiful Something' singer will start in Belfast before travelling to Manchester and Birmingham, finishing with two dates in London.
Katy Perry
Katy Perry is never afraid to put on a show, and she'll be doing just that in London, Manchester, Sheffield, Birmingham and Glasgow in October 2025. She revealed in November 2024 that she'll be bringing 'The Lifetimes Tour' to the UK.
JLS
JLS boys Aston Merrygold, Oritsé Williams, Marvin Humes, and JB Gill are going on another tour across the UK in November! JLS will begin in Glasgow, before their final date in London at the end of the month.
Hits Radio Live
This year there will be two Hits Radio Live events in Manchester and Birmingham. This year's line-up has yet to be announced, but you can expect a stellar selection of some of the biggest acts around. Last year we welcomed huge artists including Rita Ora, Teddy Swims, Perrie, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Sugababes, Joel Corry, Tom Walker, Olly Alexander, Sigala, Tom Grennan, Pixie Lott, Clean Bandit, KSI, Jax Jones, and Cian Ducrot to the stage.
Book tickets for Fri 21st November - Hits Radio Live Birmingham 2025 on AXS
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Jason Derulo
Jason will be performing several dates across the UK and Ireland in January and February 2026. The singer is expected to perform some of his biggest hits from the last 15 years.
James Arthur
One to look forward to next year in 2026 - In celebration of his sixth studio album 'Pisces', James Arthur is going on a huge tour in February 2026! Starting in Nottingham at Motorpoint Arena on Tuesday 3rd February, the singer will then travel across the UK ending at Manchester's Co-Op Live on Saturday 21st February.
Fatboy Slim
Fatboy Slim has announced eight dates for his 'Acid Ballroom' tour in February 2026, two in each of the cites - London, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow.
Kesha
'Tik Tok' singer Kesha has announced a new tour for 2026, performing at four UK venues, as well as across Europe in March 2026.
Ariana Grande
In August, Ariana Grande announced she would be going on 'The Eternal Sunshine Tour', including five dates in the UK. The singer will be coming to the UK in August 2026.
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