Leah Charles-King
Broadcaster
Leah Charles-King is a British television and radio presenter who presents Channel 4’s A Place in the Sun. Her career has also included performing as a member of the R&B group Kleshay and presenting for broadcasters including CITV, BBC, Disney Channel, Channel 5, BET and Sky. [2]
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Career and work
Charles-King began her entertainment career in the 1990s as a member of the R&B group Kleshay, which was signed to Sony Music and had two UK chart singles. The group also toured as a supporting act for Lionel Richie, and Charles-King later provided backing vocals for artists including George Michael and Mary J. Blige. [2]
In 2001, she became the first Black female continuity presenter on CITV. She went on to work across television and radio for broadcasters including the BBC, ITV, Disney Channel, Channel 5, BET and Sky, and spent four years hosting and producing a drive-time programme on The Beat London. In 2021, she joined Channel 4’s A Place in the Sun as a presenter. [3][2]
What has been publicly discussed
“It proves there is life after diagnosis.”
— Leah Charles-King [3]
