It's no surprise Rick used to be a model. What's more of a surprise is his Cambridge degree in Natural Sciences and his experience as an A-level tutor, a competitive swimmer and a stand-up comic.

How does this unexpected bout of inclement weather affect your hair-care routine?
Well - I'm going through hairspray like there's no tomorrow. Which is problematic, because there is a tomorrow. Famously.
If you could only follow three people on Twitter, who would they be and why?
Tim Key: He's my friend, and he's funny.
Grace Dent: She's my friend (sort of), and she's funny.
Danny Baker: He's my friend (he isn't), and he's funny.
What is the most interesting thing you have learned in the last seven days?
That my T4 contract is not getting renewed.
We are currently on the hunt for an online reporter for the T4 summer festivals. What would be your tips to any budding presenters?
Be yourself. Unless you're an awful person. In which case, pretend to be someone else.
What has been the most embarrassing thing you've ever had to do on TV?
I've been fully naked on a boat. I've dressed like a fawn. Twice. I've lost all my dignity. I really have.
The Hollyoaks cast will be down at T4OTB this year, if you were to describe Hollyoaks to an alien who had just landed on Earth - what would you say?
Firstly, put down that raygun. Secondly - do you have ‘fit blondes' on your planet? Ok. Well, this is gonna blow your pulsating purple mind.
The Made In Chelsea and The Only Way Is Essex cast will also be at T4OTB this year - who would you hang out with in real life from both series' and why?
Mark and Arg from TOWIE, I liked ‘em when they came into the studio and Funda from Made in Chelsea for reasons that should be clear.
Nicola Roberts hinted at a Girls Aloud reunion next year when she was in T4 this week. If you could re-unite a group, who would it be and why?
Bewitched. I miss those outfits...and those jaws.
This years T4OTB will be your last as a T4 presenter, is there a chance of you breaking down on stage?
Afraid not. I'm quite a cold person. Like an automaton. No emotion.
You have been part of the T4 clan for 4 years, and our historic lineage suggests you will probably be presenting X-Factor pretty soon. What are your plans for filling up the time you would have usually reserved for ‘Friends' links?
I'm gonna do a part time maths degree. Obviously.
If you could sum up your time on T4, what would you say?
I've had a genuinely brilliant time. Thanks for indulging me / not sacking me (until now).
Will you miss us?
Will I miss who, sorry?
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