This weekend, he will appear live on CBBC for the first time, a milestone he says he has been ‘manifesting’ for years. Matthew rose to fame after winning BBC One’s Survivor UK and has built a huge following on TikTok with over 249,000 followers. Matthew Haywood on BBC's Survivor UK. Matthew said: “I grew up watching CBBC, and to actually be on the show is surreal. “That’s what I want young people to know – you can be who you want to be.”Matthew Haywood, winner of BBC One's Survivor UK.

Source: The Times October 04, 2025 04:03 UTC