🌿 “I’ve Been Alone Since University” — Hamza Yassin Breaks His Silence 💔
Known for his calm smile and bond with nature, Hamza has revealed a private struggle with loneliness that fans never expected. Years of solitude taught him to find happiness on his own, but now he’s opening up about a new hope for the future—showing that even the most serene hearts crave connection. 😢
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“I’VE BEEN ALONE SINCE UNIVERSITY” — Hamza Yassin’s Heartbreaking Confession About Solitude and His Hope for Love

London, UK – January 8, 2026 – Known for his infectious enthusiasm, gentle calm, and deep bond with the natural world, BBC wildlife presenter and Strictly Come Dancing champion Hamza Yassin has always appeared at peace in his remote Scottish surroundings. Yet behind the warm smile and stunning footage of otters, eagles, and red deer lies a quieter, more personal struggle: years of living alone.

In a candid October 2025 interview with Radio Times, the 35-year-old Sudanese-born cameraman opened up about his solitary lifestyle, admitting he has been on his own since leaving university. “I would love to find someone, but I’ve lived alone since I left uni, so I’m quite content in my own company,” Hamza confessed. The revelation struck a chord with fans, revealing a vulnerability beneath his serene public persona.

Hamza, who moved to the UK from Sudan at age eight and later settled in the remote Scottish Highlands, has built a remarkable career filming wildlife across the British Isles and beyond. His work on shows like Countryfile, Scotland: My Life in the Wild, and his own series Hamza’s Hidden Wild Isles showcases breathtaking landscapes and creatures, often captured during months-long expeditions accessible only by satellite phone. This demanding lifestyle, he explains, has made sustaining a relationship challenging.

“My life has been so busy,” Hamza previously shared in earlier interviews. “I can be away for months of the year in a remote place… and then I come home and then a week and a half later I’m back off to somewhere in Asia.” He has joked that the constant travel and isolation in the “middle of nowhere” with only animals for company complicates dating, even admitting that fame from Strictly in 2022 may have made him “less confident with girls” because “people know who I am.”

Despite this, Hamza has learned to embrace solitude. He describes being “quite content” in his own company after years of independence, a skill honed through determination. Before fame, he even lived out of his car for nearly a year while breaking into wildlife photography, lying to his parents about his living situation to avoid worrying them. Those hard early days taught resilience, but also left him comfortable in isolation.

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Yet the confession carries a poignant undercurrent: contentment doesn’t mean completeness. Hamza has expressed a genuine desire for partnership and family in the future. “I hope to have a partner and family one day,” he said, adding that such a relationship would need to be sustainable amid his unpredictable schedule. The admission highlights a universal truth—even the most peaceful souls, those who find joy in nature’s quiet rhythms, often yearn for deeper human connection.

Fans have responded with an outpouring of support online, praising his honesty and vulnerability. Many share how his calm presence on screen has been a source of comfort during their own lonely moments, while others root for him to find someone who can embrace his adventurous, nature-centric life.

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Hamza’s journey—from overcoming dyslexia and language barriers as a child immigrant to winning Strictly with Jowita Przystał and becoming a beloved voice for conservation—has always inspired. Now, this raw glimpse into his personal hopes adds another layer: proof that success and solitude can coexist, but the heart still searches for more.

As Hamza continues filming the wonders of the wild, his words linger as a touching reminder. Even those most at home in nature’s embrace are ready, when the time is right, to open their world to someone special.

Hypothetically, if a compatible partner shares his passion for the outdoors and can handle long separations, it could mark the start of a beautiful new chapter. For now, Hamza remains grateful for his independence, his fans, and the beauty he captures daily—while quietly hoping for love to find its way into his tranquil life.