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Jeremy Neil Milnes (born 1958) is a British actor, life coach,television presenter, and educator He is best known to public audiences as the resident life coach on the BBC lifestyle documentary series Honey, We're Killing the Kids (2005–2007) and as an expert contributor to the relationship series Would Like to Meet.

Originally trained as an actor at the University of East Anglia, Milnes appeared in various television dramas and high-profile commercial campaigns including a notable appearance as a body double for John McEnroe, before transitioning into professional coaching. He is a qualified counselor and a former Samaritans volunteer, specializing in behavioral change, confidence, and communication

Jeremy Neil Milnes was born in 1958 in the United Kingdom. He attended the University of East Anglia where he studied drama and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 1979.^[1] Following his graduation, he pursued a career in the performing arts and later developed an interest in psychological support and behavioral coaching. This led him to volunteer as a listener for the Samaritans, a role that provided the foundation for his later transition into professional life coaching and counseling.^[2]

Milnes began his professional life as an actor and drama teacher during the 1990s. He performed with various small scale touring companies and appeared in several fringe theatre productions across London.^[3] During this decade he also featured in numerous television commercials for international brands. One of his most notable commercial roles was serving as a body double for tennis player John McEnroe in a Perrier advertisement directed by Ridley Scott.^[4] His other acting credits include appearances in the police procedural The Bill and the detective drama series 99-1.

In the early 2000s Milnes shifted his professional focus toward psychological health and coaching. He established himself as a communication and confidence coach which led to his first major television presenting role on the BBC Two dating series Would Like To Meet.^[4] He subsequently appeared as a personal tutor and life coach on the talent competition Fame Academy and as a presenter on the BBC One daytime program City Hospital.

Milnes achieved wider recognition between 2005 and 2007 as the resident life coach on Honey, We're Killing the Kids. In this role he worked with families to implement long term lifestyle and behavioral changes. He has also appeared as a relationship expert on Test the Nation and The Bachelor and has been a frequent guest contributor on BBC Breakfast and The Wright Stuff.^[5] In addition to his media work he maintains a private coaching practice in London and is the co-author of the book Would Like To Meet.

Upon completing his degree in drama and education, Milnes traveled to Sri Lanka where he worked as a volunteer for two years. During this period he was placed at an English language teaching college by the organization Voluntary Service Overseas.^[6] His role involved using theatrical techniques and drama to teach spoken English skills to local students. He has cited this experience as a formative part of his development and a key factor in his interest in community education.

Following his return to the United Kingdom, Milnes began volunteering for the Samaritans as a listener. This role involved providing emotional support to individuals in distress or experiencing suicidal thoughts.^[7] He underwent extensive training in crisis intervention and counseling through the charity which eventually informed his transition into professional coaching. He has continued to support mental health initiatives and frequently speaks at events regarding wellness and psychological resilience.

• Would Like to Meet: How to Choose a Partner and Make That Relationship Last (2002). Co-authored with Tracey Cox and Jay Hunt. Published by BBC Books.^[8]

Milnes resides in London where he continues to operate his professional coaching practice.^[7] He was previously married and has three children.^[9] In interviews he has spoken about the importance of maintaining strong family relationships and has credited his own experiences as a parent with helping him empathize with the families featured on his television programs.

He maintains a close professional and personal friendship with his former co star Tracey Cox. The two have often appeared together at public events and collaborated on media projects related to relationship coaching.^[9] Outside of his coaching work Milnes remains active in the arts community and occasionally participates in theatrical workshops and public speaking engagements regarding mental health awareness.