1. Calum McSwiggan began creating online content in 2013 and published his first book in 2020.
12 Facts About Calum McSwiggan
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Calum McSwiggan began creating YouTube videos in 2013 and was shortlisted as a finalist for Lastminute.
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Calum McSwiggan collaborated with LGBT+ charity organisation Switchboard in 2015 to support their relaunch with a series of videos featuring notable LGBT+ celebrities including Tom Daley, George Takei, and Matt Lucas.
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In 2016, Calum McSwiggan co-produced an award-winning documentary on mental health.
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Calum McSwiggan began his presenting career at university where he hosted his first radio show.
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Calum McSwiggan went on to present The Calum McSwiggan Show on FUBAR Radio with guests such as Munroe Bergdorf and Rose McGowan.
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Calum McSwiggan has spoken about a number of LGBT+ issues on stations including Gaydio and BBC Radio 2.
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Calum McSwiggan co-presented an episode of BBC Radio 4's Gay Britannia and took part in a 24-hour live radio broadcast for UN Women.
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In January 2016, Calum McSwiggan uploaded a video apologizing for an incident where footage was posted online showing him performing in adult content.
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Calum McSwiggan later received criticism from a number of gay pornographic actors who claimed that his views were demonizing of the industry.
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In June 2016, Calum McSwiggan pleaded guilty to vandalism after an incident in which he claimed to be a victim of a hate crime.
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Calum McSwiggan paid $400 for the vandalism charge and was ordered to pay $7,000 in compensation.