Nepo baby DJ and People Just Do Nothing actor shocks fans as they realise who his very famous family member is – but can you guess who?

Nepo baby DJ Hugo Chegwin’s fans have been left shocked after realising who his very famous uncle is.

Hugo, 39, is known for his role as DJ Beats in the hit British sitcom People Just Do Nothing, and has collaborated with major artists like Sam Smith, Pixie Lott, Tinie Tempah and Leona Lewis.

And it turns out that Hugo is also the nephew of the late Keith Chegwin.

Keith is the brother of Jeffrey Chegwin, Hugo’s father, and the TV favourite was clearly proud of his nephew’s achievements.

In a tweet from before his passing, Keith shared a snap of Hugo holding his Novello Awards, writing: ‘My nephew Hugo with his two Novello’s – Wey Hey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!’

Hugo starred alongside Cheryl in 2:22 A Ghost Story, before he was forced to pull out due to medical reasons. 

Nepo baby DJ Hugo Chegwin’s fans have been left shocked after realising who his very famous uncle is

Hugo, 39, is known for his role as DJ Beats in the hit British sitcom People Just Do Nothing, and has collaborated with major artists like Sam Smith, Pixie Lott, Tinie Tempah and Leona Lewis 

He was replaced by EastEnders star Jake Wood, who originated the character in the play’s first run.

In addition to his acting career, the musician has made waves as a successful composer.

Hugo’s uncle Keith died in December 2017 aged 60 after a secret long-term battle with an incurable lung condition.

The star died at home surrounded by his second wife Maria and two children Rose, who is married to White Lies frontman Harry McVeigh, and Ted who described him as a ‘loving husband and father’.

His family today revealed he had been seriously ill for around six months with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). 

He told fans in a heartbreaking final tweet in September: ‘Still not right. I will be back – But not for a bit yet. I’m so sorry’. 

‘Cheggers’ became a household name presenting Swap Shop and Cheggers Plays Pop in the 1970s followed by Saturday Superstore in the 1980s.

After a high-profile battle with alcoholism he relaunched his career on Channel 4’s Big Breakfast knocking on celebrities’ front doors in the mid-1990s crying: ‘Wake up you beggars, it’s Cheggers!’.

And it turns out that Hugo is also the nephew of the late Keith Chegwin

Co-host Chris Evans tweeted today: ‘Very sad and shocked to hear of the passing of Keith Chegwin. The king of outside broadcast.’

Most recently he appeared in Ricky Gervais’ sitcoms Extras in 2006 and Life’s Too Short in 2011. The Office star said today: ‘So sad to hear about the death of the lovely & funny Keith Chegwin. RIP you National Treasure’.

He also appeared in Dancing on Ice in 2013 and Celebrity Big Brother in 2015.

His final pantomime performance was in Beauty and the Beast in March 2016 – with heartbreaking video showing the star breathless and struggling to speak while on stage during the production in Rhyl, Wales.

Mr Chegwin had been a smoker in the past. While smoking, exposure to pollution, acid reflux, some viruses and genetics can increase the risk of IPF the exact cause of the disease is not known.

Hugo starred alongside Cheryl in 2:22 A Ghost Story, before he was forced to pull out due to medical reasons

‘Cheggers’ became a household name presenting Swap Shop and Cheggers Plays Pop in the 1970s followed by Saturday Superstore in the 1980s

In a statement, the entertainer’s family said: ‘We are heartbroken to share the news that Keith Chegwin sadly passed away following a long-term battle with a progressive lung condition, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, which rapidly worsened towards the end of this year.

‘Keith died peacefully at home shortly after midnight on December 11. His wife Maria, his daughter Rose and his son Ted were by his side.

‘We would like to take this opportunity to thank Severn Hospice for the kindness, support and care they have shown us all over the last few weeks.’

‘Keith was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. We would respectfully ask to be left to mourn his passing in private.’