Right, let’s talk about Dom Barklem. You know him as the long-suffering partner of BBC Radio 1’s Jordan North, the bloke who once ate a sheep’s eyeball on I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!. But Dom? He’s the guy who has to live with the aftermath of that.
The Man Behind the Madness
First, a surprising fact: Dom is not a radio producer or a celebrity hanger-on. He works as a probation officer. Yes, that’s right—while Jordan is ranting about the price of Wotsits on air, Dom is out here dealing with actual criminals. Talk about a night and day relationship.
But here’s the kicker: Dom is also a qualified personal trainer. So if you ever see Jordan looking unusually buff on Instagram, you now know why. Dom’s probably yelling at him to do one more squat between broadcasting shifts.
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The Cringiest Public Moment
Remember when Jordan went on Celebrity Gogglebox and his mum called Dom “a keeper” on live TV? Dom reportedly hid under a cushion for the entire episode. I’m not exaggerating—his face was literally not visible for six minutes of airtime.
That’s the audacity of Dom. To be so private that you’d rather suffocate under a throw pillow than be on telly. Absolute legend.
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The Internet’s Favourite Inside Joke
Fans obsess over Dom’s disappearing acts from Jordan’s social media. If Jordan posts a photo of a nice dinner, the comments flood with: “Where’s Dom?!” It’s like a missing person report, but for a bloke who just nipped to the loo.
And when Dom does appear? He’s usually in the background, looking vaguely annoyed that Jordan has turned their romantic walk into a photoshoot. It’s the energy of a cat tolerating a toddler’s hug.
The “Normal Bloke” Energy
Dom doesn’t do red carpets. He does Tesco meal deals. According to Jordan, Dom’s idea of a wild Friday night is a packet of Hobnobs and an early night. Meanwhile, Jordan is out there doing backflips into a pool of glitter.
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I suspect Dom keeps Jordan grounded. Like, if Jordan ever gets too famous, Dom will just stare at him and say, “Mate, you once cried because a spider was in the bath.” That’s true love.
The Weirdest Couple Dynamic
Let’s be honest: without Dom, Jordan would probably be living in a skip. Jordan has admitted Dom does all the cooking, all the admin, and most of the adulting. Jordan’s contribution? Emptying the dishwasher on a good day.
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One time, Jordan tried to surprise Dom by cleaning the kitchen. He “accidentally” threw away the microwave instructions. Dom still brings it up at parties. That’s a decade of material, right there.
The Conclusion We All Need
So here’s the truth: Dom Barklem is the secret hero of the Radio 1 universe. He’s the anchor, the meal-deal provider, and the guy who pretends not to know what a Strictly Come Dancing tango is.
Next time you hear Jordan on the radio, picture Dom rolling his eyes from the sofa. He’s the reason Jordan can be a chaotic gremlin on national radio—because someone has to remember to pay the gas bill. Bless him.
