He was 'that bloke off Blue Peter ' who went from kids telly to hobnobbing with Hollywood royalty and rock legends.
But Tim Vincent says he's now happier sitting through hours of Fireman Sam and Pepper Pig with his adorable young kids than he ever was getting close with movie mega-stars.
His chiselled looks and clean-cut image saw him wind up Stateside presenting Access Hollywood where he sashayed up the red carpets after stepping out of his New York home but now, things are very different.