David Wells | |
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Born |
Kelloholm, Scotland, U.K. |
8 June 1960
Known for | Work as medium on Most Haunted |
David Wells (born 8 June 1960) is a Scottish medium and astrologer. He has been featured as the main medium on Living TV's paranormal documentary series Most Haunted as well as its spin-off Most Haunted Live!.
Born in Kelloholm, Scotland, Wells states that he discovered his abilities after suffering from pneumonia, learning astrology and studying the Qabalah to "ground" his abilities. He graduated from Arthur Findlay College.
Besides featuring on the Most Haunted series, Wells' have also appeared on Jane Goldman Investigates and Psychic Interactive. He also serves as the official astrologer for NOW, the Scottish Daily Record and Spirit and Destiny Magazine. He was the astrologer for the Metro newspaper. David was also the main astrologer for UK national tabloid, the Daily Mirror. Before working as a medium, he served in the Royal Navy.
Wells first served as a guest medium on Most Haunted in 2004, during the episode filmed at the Greengate Brewery, along with the then resident medium Derek Acorah and London's resident parapsychologist Dr. Matthew Smith. He then took over Acorah's position on the show. Wells claims to be clairvoyant and that he only rarely channels spirits. He occasionally employs the use of tarot cards and scrying mirrors as aids in his attempts to communicate with the spirit world. He has recently given up his role on Most Haunted to concentrate on writing and participating in workshops and charity events around the country.