Darren J Young – UK Media Presenter, TV Host & Inspirational Speaker

Darren J Young is a UK media presenter, co-host of Sky TV’s "Men’s Talk", Invictus Games athlete, veteran motivational speaker, and advocate for mental health and disability sport. Well-known for combining real-life RAF and elite sport experience with story-driven TV and charity work, Darren inspires audiences from the screen to the stage.

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Media & TV Presenter – “Men’s Talk” on Sky TV

Darren is currently a co-host on Sky TV’s brand-new talk show Men’s Talk (Saturday, 7th November, 13 weeks running), spotlighting real stories, men’s health, and mental resilience.

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Elite Sports & Veteran Background

Born in Lincoln (1969), raised in Newton Aycliffe, and shaped by a career in both the Royal Air Force and top-level football (Middlesbrough FC, Combined Services, Welsh Premier), Darren brings a unique energy to media. He represented Team UK in the Warrior Games (Chicago 2017) and starred with Team GB in the Invictus Games (Sydney 2018). Now a National Sitting Volleyball champion, he continues to break barriers for adaptive athletes.

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Mental Health & Charity Advocate

Living with chronic pain and major injuries, Darren speaks openly about mental health, resilience, and overcoming adversity—featured speaker for UK charities like Help for Heroes, Mind, Royal British Legion, and Children in Need. He uses his platforms to support others through lived experience.

Fire Safety Expert, Leadership & Speaking

Founder of 1st Aid Fire, Darren is also an accredited fire safety consultant and trainer. He’s trusted by organisations and the media as an expert voice on safety, leadership, teamwork, and lived adversity.

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Book Darren J Young for Media & Events

Looking for an authentic, high-impact guest for TV interviews, documentaries, or panel shows? Book Darren J Young for speaking engagements, media appearances, or expert commentary on mental health, elite sport, disability issues, and veteran stories.