NEPO baby DJ and actor Hugo Chegwin’s fans have been left shocked after realising who his very famous uncle is.
While Hugo, 39, is known for his role as DJ Beats in the hit British sitcom People Just Do Nothing, it turns out that he is also the nephew of the TV royalty Keith.
In addition to his acting career, the musician has made waves as a successful composer.
He’s collaborated with major artists like Sam Smith, Pixie Lott, Tinie Tempah and Leona Lewis.
Hugo is also credited as a songwriter for Emeli Sande’s smash hit Next To Me, which won him two Ivor Novello Awards for songwriting and composing.
Presenter Keith was clearly proud of his nephew’s achievements.
In a tweet from before his passing, Keith shared a snap of Hugo holding his Novello Awards, writing: “My nephew Hugo with his two Novello’s – Wey Hey !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
Keith sadly passed away aged just 60 years old back in 2017, with his family announcing the news in a moving statement.
He was best known for hosting children’s game show Cheggers Plays Pop in the 1970s, which was his launch to fame.
Later, he starred in Swap Shop and Superstore where he travelled around Britain helping children swap their toys.
But in the 1990s, Keith’s career suffered as he battled alcoholism. He opened up about his struggles in his autobiographical book Shaken But Not Stirred.
The entertainer made a comeback when he started working on GMTV, and could regularly be seen knocking on the doors of competition winners houses.
Then in 2006, he appeared as himself in an episode of the Ricky Gervais sitcom Extras. He also appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in 2015.
Keith also regularly appeared in pantomimes including Aladdin, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Snow White and Mother Goose.
Keith died following a “long-term battle with a progressive lung condition” on December 11, 2017.
The entertainer apologised to fans that September for not tweeting, saying: “Still not right. I will be back – But not for a bit yet. I’m so sorry.”
In a statement, Keith’s family said: “We are heartbroken to share the news that Keith Chegwin sadly passed away following a long-term battle with a progressive lung condition, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, which rapidly worsened towards the end of this year.
“Keith died peacefully at home shortly after midnight on the 11th of December. His wife Maria, his daughter Rose and his son Ted were by his side.
“We would like to take this opportunity to thank Severn Hospice for the kindness, support and care they have shown us all over the last few weeks.
“Keith was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. We would respectfully ask to be left to mourn his passing in private.”
Keith left behind his wife Maria Anne Chegwin, they have a son.
He was previously married to presenter Maggie Philbin. The former couple had a daughter together.
