Danny Clayton

Danny Clayton didn’t have to decide what he wanted to be when he grew up. Even before he was out of high school, Channel [V] had marked him as a superstar [V]J of the future when he first appeared on screen back in 2004 as the winner of the Snapper competition. Since his debut, Danny has fast become one of this country’s stand out talents.

Danny’s natural charisma, larrikin disposition, and no holds barred attitude, as well as his knowledge and love of music, make him a firm favourite among Channel [V] viewers and musicians alike. He's able to effortlessly make a connection with whoever he interviews, be that an artist or a viewer, to get the most entertaining and comprehensive news.

Throughout the six years he’s been with Channel [V], Danny’s worked on many of the channel’s flagship shows. He has toured Australia numerous times, covering some of the country’s biggest festivals including Big Day Out, Homebake, Splendour in the Grass and Good Vibrations. He has presented two series of B430, Channel [V]’s youth lifestyle show. Season One covered global festivals and Danny travelled to Ibiza Rocks in Ibiza, Creamfields in the UK and T in the Park in Scotland. In Season 2, Danny went in search of some of the best adventure experience destinations. He headed to Mexico for an unforgettable surfing safari, then went on a tour of our own backyard, The Red Centre, where he swam with crocodiles and hiked through some of the most wondrous locations Australia has to offer.

Danny has also co-hosted a number of LIVE broadcasts from the Big Day Out festival and in 2009 cohosted Channel [V]’s massive 10½ hour live broadcast Sound Relief from the Melbourne benefit concert, and before that coverage of 2007’s Live Earth. Throughout his career he has interviewed some of the biggest names in music including MGMT, Katy Perry, Gossip, Kelly Clarkson, Kaiser Chiefs, Salt N Pepa, Kelly Rowland, Basement Jaxx and Tom Morello, to name just a few.

In 2009, Danny was runner up in CLEO Bachelor of the Year. He has also had regular guest appearances on Mornings with Kerri-Anne and The Morning Show where he delivered the latest entertainment and music news.

Danny’s talent, however, is not just limited to television presenting. Aside from hosting, he is building hisskills as a producer, as well as DJing.

Danny Clayton’s carefree, adventure-loving personality coupled with his no fear approach to crowd surfing or dancing on stage in front of thousands of people, makes him stand out as a voice for the Channel [V] audience and a genuine leading talent on Australian television.

Each week Danny Clayton delivers the newest and hottest clips as voted by Channel [V] viewers in [V] Rater.