Preston DJ Tom Green is now rocking with the stars at KISS FM

Tom Green with Daisy Maskell as they take over KISS's breakfast show

Being in a room full of celebrities is just like a night out at The Black Bull in Preston. DJ Tom Green, who grew up in Cottam and Garstang, has already rubbed shoulders with many famous names through his evening slot at KISS FM and he is looking forward to grilling even more well-known personalities in his new role as breakfast co-host.

But the 24-year-old admits showbiz parties are ‘not as shiny and exciting as you are led to believe,’ as he recalls being backstage at The Brits last year.

He says: “It was a real pinch yourself moment as I was backstage with Rock FM, where it I had started. I had gone from the boy who was eager to get into the studios at Rock FM to now having my own breakfast show aired across the UK. This was the dream.

“It was amazing and I had great fun.

“I was backstage and bumped into Dave Grohl and I ended up at the after show party. I didn’t know how I managed to get an invite. I was with John Newman, Ellie Goulding and Niall Horan.

“I would not leave Ellie alone as I talked to her for half an hour. I am not sure she wanted to speak to me.

“I was talking to Niall Horan when Nile Rogers walked into the circle. I whispered to him, ‘you’re not the most famous Niall in the room now’. I don’t think he found it funny.

“I was partying with people we all know.

“But when you step away from it, it is the same as when I had my 18th birthday party at The Black Bull. I was in a room full of people I recognised and we are all having a laugh.

“It’s not as shiny and exciting as you are led to believe.