Who are the Channel 4 presenters and pundits for Crufts 2025?
BIRMINGHAM is once again hosting Crufts, with more than 20,000 pooches expected to attend the four-day event, starting on Thursday.
Here we take a look at the Channel 4 pundits and presenters bringing the canine capers to a screen near you.
Who are the Channel 4 presenters and pundits for Crufts 2025?
With all the enthusiasm of a sheepdog hurtling over an agility bar at full-throttle, this year's coverage will again be led by Clare Balding, who will be joined by co-presenter Radzi Chinyanganya.
There will also be two new faces – Paralympic Champion Ellie Simmonds and former professional rugby player Ed Jackson.
Ellie and Ed will take to the halls of the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre presenting features, interviews and all the latest news from the biggest dog show in the world.
Presenters
Clare Balding
Clare Balding is an award-winning broadcaster, journalist and author who was born on January 29, 1971.
She comes from a family with strong ties to horse racing, and started her career covering the sport.
Between 1988 and 1993, Clare was a leading amateur flat jockey.
She won an award for her memoir — My Animals And Other Family, published in September 2012 — covering her time growing up in a racing yard.
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In the lead up to Crufts, Claire shared her thoughts about what she is looking forward to and what viewers can expect from this year’s coverage.
She said: “I’m thrilled to be a part of the Channel 4 Crufts team once again. It’s one of the highlights of my year as I love being surrounded by dogs and always enjoy the chaos that can ensue when we have them in the studio. It’s a magical four days for dog lovers.”
Radzi Chinyanganya
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Radzi Chinyanganya was born on September 12, 1986, in Oxford.
He grew up in Wolverhampton and is a British presenter, broadcaster, and TV personality.
Radzi attended Loughborough University before studying design in London.
Not long after this he landed a job as a Blue Peter presenter in 2013.
Since Blue Peter, his career has gone from strength to strength, and he is back on our screens as he reports on the 2025 Crufts on Channel 4.
Speaking before the event he said: “Crufts is four unmissable days of pure dopamine! As well as expert tips, tricks and advice, we can expect cuteness in abundance stories of total inspiration. I was actually bitten twice as a kid and so always carried a bit of fear with dogs... and that was totally eradicated because of my time at Crufts! A special event, with even more special dogs!”
Ellie Simmonds
Ellie Simmonds was born on November 11, 1994, in Derbyshire.
She has achondroplasia, a common cause of dwarfism, and has been interested in swimming since the age of five.
At the age of 11 she moved to Swansea to use the city's top swimming pool.
Ellie is best known as a gold medal-winning Paralympic swimmer and broadcaster.
She was given an MBE in the 2009 New Year Honours, and was the youngest person to ever be handed this accolade at just 14.
Ed Jackson
Ed was born on December 2, 1988, in Bath, England.
He is a former professional rugby player turned broadcaster, adventurer and charity fundraiser.
As a youngster, Ed captained both England’s U16 and U18 rugby union teams. His rugby career spanned over a decade, during which time he played for some massive clubs.
He was a No. 8 for teams including Bath Rugby, London Welsh, Wasps and Gwent Dragons.
On diving into a shallow swimming pool, Ed suffered serious spinal injuries.
Defying medical predictions, he regained partial mobility through rehabilitation.
Laura Crombie
On Friday, the focus will be on dogs in the Utility and Toy categories, with presenter Laura Crombie providing the commentary, as two more dogs are chosen to go forward to Sunday's Best in Show competition.
She exclusively told The Sun: "I'm most looking forward to meeting every registered breed of dog in Discover Dogs, plus finding out who will be the new Best In Show – nothing like the buzz in the main arena."
When is Crufts 2025 on television?
Here's when - and where - you can catch all the canine action:
Channel 4 Coverage
- Thursday 6 March – 3pm to 4pm and 7.30pm to 9.30pm
- Friday 7 March – 3pm to 4pm and 7.30pm to 9.30pm
- Saturday 8 March – 2pm to 6.30pm and 7pm to 9pm
- Sunday 9 March – 2pm to 6.30pm and , 7pm to 9pm
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More 4 Coverage
- Thursday 6 March – 6.30pm to 7.30pm
- Friday 7 March – 6.30pm to 7.30pm