Jack Nicholls is an F1 commentator for the BBC, who recently got sacked following allegations of inappropriate behavior, find out more about his personal life, age and how he got sacked
Jack was a part of the famous hit Netflix series Formula One: Drive to survive, where he also featured as a commentator.
Who is Jack Nicholls F1 and Formula E commentator sacked, bio, age, education, career
๐จ | BREAKING : BBC's F1 commentator Jack Nicholls has been sacked from his Formula E role for alleged inappropriate behaviour
One of the complainants is understood to be a younger member of staff who was in a relationship with Nicholls
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At just 23 years old, Jack Nicholls was the youngest ever lead F1 commentator in the UK back in 2014.
F1 commentator Jack Nicholls sacked following allegations of inappropriate behavior
Jack Nicholls who worked as the F1 commentator for BBC recently got sacked from commentating in Formula E. The incident happened following allegations of inappropriate behavior towards co-workers raised against him.
According to reports, three individuals had filed a complaint back in March about inappropriate touching. Interestingly, one of them was a past partner. Following the incident, Formula E have released a statement which reads:
Formula E can confirm that an investigation was carried out in response to complaints of inappropriate behavior received about Jack Nicholls. Following this investigation, Jack Nichollsโs contract to provide race commentary was terminated.โ
Jack Nicholls brief bio and career
Ever since a young age, Jack Nicholls was always interested in becoming an F1 commentator. Growing up in Sparham, near Reepham, he attended the Reepham High School and College. Jack who is currently 33 years old, became the youngest ever lead F1 commentator in the country when he was just 23. He has since been with the F1 and around the sport in Formula E for the past decade.
Nicholls is a Birmingham University graduate, and previously worked at the Longwater Sainsbury’s store. He also volunteered at Snetterton and Brand’s Hatch during his gap year. Nicholls earned his big break in 2011, providing live commentary on the FIA Formula 2 TV coverage.
Jack Nicholls prominent works
Besides his work with the BBC, Jack Nicholls became famous for his work in the hit Netflix Formula 1 series, titled โDrive to Surviveโ. Jack Nicholls commentates in the series and his voice has since become a familiar voice with fans.
However, his works go beyond Formula 1 or motorsport in general. Jack Nicholls is also one of the commentators during the Formula E E-Prix. Moreover, Jack also served as a commentator during the London 2012, Sochi 2014, Rio 2016, and the Tokyo 2020 edition of the Olympic Games.