"Simon rocks at showbiz. He has great passion, contacts, drive and ability. He dares to ask the right people the right questions and delivers great showbiz content on mic, on screen and on the page.” Francis Currie, Heart Brand PD

Simon Thompson is a highly experienced journalist, presenter and showbiz commentator with over 17 years experience in the industry.

He has worked for some of the biggest brands in the industry including The Sun, Capital, Virgin Radio and for the last three years has been the face and voice of showbiz for the Heart network - the largest commercial radio network in the UK reaching 7.2 million people.

Simon has interviewed the biggest names in the industry including Will Smith, Hugh Jackman, Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow, Paris Hilton and Ricky Gervais.

Relatable, likable, natural, witty, warm and passionate, Simon is extremely well informed and has an exhaustive knowledge of film, music and TV, both UK and US.

As a critic, Simon's quotes have appeared on posters for some of the most acclaimed and successful movies of the decade including Harry Potter and The Half Blood Prince, The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button, Sweeney Todd and Cloverfield.

"Always good to see you man!" Zac Efron

"You are funny. Great questions!" Will Smith

"That was so much fun. Thanks!" Jennifer Aniston

"It's always a pleasure mate!" Hugh Jackman

"I wish everyone was that creative!" Katherine Heigl