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Derek Acorah

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Psychic/Fraud

The Resume

    (January 27, 1950-January 3, 2020)
    Born in Liverpool, United Kingdom
    Birth name is Derek Johnson
    Worked as a medium on the television show 'Most Haunted' (2001-2005)
    Author of several books on the paranormal

Why he might be annoying:

    He claims that his 'spirit guide' is a 2000 year old Ethiopian named 'Sam' that he knew in a past life.
    In almost every episode of 'Most Haunted' that he appeared on, he would become 'possessed' by a spirit.
    While pretending to be possessed, he would often scream and act violent towards his fellow cast members until he was 'let go' by the spirit.
    He has numerous times been outed as a fake, yet still many people believe he is a real psychic.
    He dyes his hair and wears jewelry.
    He hosted a show about haunted antiques.
    He was kicked off of 'Most Haunted' for being a fake.
    His fans gave him the nickname 'Degsie.'
    While doing an episode of 'Most Haunted' in Blackpool, UK; he claimed to see the ghosts of polar bears.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He donates to and operates several charities.
    He loves animals.
    He is the subject of much parody, yet never gets upset about it.
    He was an accomplished soccer player in his youth, playing for clubs and teams in the UK and Australia.
    He had to retire from soccer after suffering a knee injury.

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Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 10 Votes: 90.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 13 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 26 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 11 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 33 Votes: 51.52% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 28 Votes: 60.71% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 55 Votes: 74.55% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 54 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 114 Votes: 69.30% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 43 Votes: 72.09% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 102 Votes: 77.45% Annoying