Mr Motivator | From Homeless Single Dad to British TV Icon

Derrick Evans, otherwise known as Mr Motivator, joins Victoria Derbyshire to reveal the extraordinary story behind one of British TV’s most recognisable personalities. From homelessness and life as a single dad to facing racism and being told a Black man doing fitness on television “wouldn’t work”, Derrick shares how he fought his way onto GMTV and became a 90s TV icon.

He also reveals what happened when he was finally given his chance on live TV, and the phone lines were suddenly jammed with viewers asking for more.

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