Tom Malone Jr is a TikTok personality who has gained a large fan base owing to his part on Channel 4’s popular reality show Gogglebox. A regular part of the cast of Gogglebox for several years, Tom has been a beloved member of the Malone family. A reality show such as Gogglebox is heavily hinged on the people it stars, and Tom made for an extremely entertaining TV personality. However, in 2022 Tom decided it was time for him to take a step back from the show and have his sister take his place as a cast member.
A professional dancer and model, Tom boasts nearly 350,000 followers on Instagram. At the age of 27, Tom was diagnosed with autism – an incident that changed his life. Tom had always felt as though he was different to other people in terms of how he presented himself socially and in the way he processed situations. When he was diagnosed with autism, it felt to him as if his life made sense for the first time. Suddenly, he was able to understand himself after years of feeling misunderstood. Learning more about himself every day was a challenge, but Tom took it in his stride.
Probably the thing Tom is most passionate about is dancing. He dances a number of different styles from ballet and tap to locking and house, with breaking being his style of choice. Breaking is what most people probably know as "breakdancing," though Tom and his peers prefer not to use that term. His dance crew, Ruff Diamond, is an all-styles dance crew that specialises in a number of street dance styles and choreography. While Tom did not appear with them, Ruff Diamond came runners-up on Sky1's Got To Dance in 2013.
Tom speaks openly and honestly across his social media platforms about his journey with the hope that kids of future generations will never feel as misunderstood as he did for being different. He is now available to speak candidly about his journey since being diagnosed with autism. Tom Malone Jr is an excellent choice to hire for your next event, especially if you're seeking a keynote speaker on neurodivergence, reality TV, and diversity and inclusion. Book him today and let his inspiring story resonate with your audience.
