Chrissie Swan

Chrissie Swan

Swan in May 2011
Born (1973-11-03) 3 November 1973
Nationality Australian
Education Sacré Cœur School
Occupation Television personality, Radio personality
Years active 2003–present
Television The Circle (2010–2012)
Can of Worms (2012–2013)
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (2015)
Partner(s) Chris
Children 3
Awards 1 Logie Award for Most Popular New Female Talent (at the Logie Awards of 2011)
Website www.chrissieswan.com.au

Chrissie Swan (born 3 November 1973) is an Australian radio and television personality.

Swan will host Chrissie, Sam & Browny on Nova 100 in 2016.

She was the presenter of Mix 1011's afternoon show 3PM Pick-Up and breakfast program Chrissie & Jane with Jane Hall. Swan was a co-host of Network Ten's morning show, The Circle, hosted television series Can of Worms.[1] Swan makes occasional appearances on The Project as a panel guest.[2] and is the co-host of The Great Australian Spelling Bee.

Career

Swan's primary career was in copywriting before appearing on television in 2003 as a contestant on the reality TV series Big Brother Australia where she was the runner-up.[3] Swan sought work with breakfast radio in Queensland in late 2003 where she worked at Hot 91.1 (a subsidiary of DMG Radio Australia) with co-host Ronnie Stanton.

Swan presented the Australian Idol radio show on Nova FM stations across Australia with Mark Holden and Ian Dickson.[4] She began work at the Vega 91.5 (3PTV) breakfast show alongside Australian Idol judge Ian Dickson and comedian Dave O'Neil in 2007. However, in November 2009, it was announced that Swan would not be returning to Vega 91.5 (now known as Smooth 91.5[5]), due to a cost-cutting measure.

In 2010, Network Ten announced Swan as host of the new morning show The Circle alongside Denise Drysdale, Yumi Stynes and Gorgi Coghlan.[6] The same year, she became a spokesperson for Jenny Craig, appearing in national print and television advertisements.[7]

In August 2011, Swan became co-host of the newly created 3PM Pick-Up on Mix 1011.[8] In December 2011, Swan quit The Circle to spend more time with her children and also concentrate on radio. Chrissie announced that she would be presenting Breakfast on Mix 1011 with Jane Hall and Jamie Row as anchor of the show in 2012.[9]

In March 2012, Chrissie was announced as an ambassador for CARE Australia, an organization working with and helping individuals and families in some of the poorest communities in the world.[10] In 2012, Swan became the host of the second series of Network Ten's Can of Worms, produced by Cordell Jigsaw Zapruder in association with Watercooler Media.[11] In February 2013, Swan returned as host of the third series.[12]

In early 2015, Swan appeared on the Network Ten show I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!, resulting in third place.[13]

In August 2015, Swan began appearing as a co-host of The Great Australian Spelling Bee.[14]

In October 2015, Swan was named as a host of Chrissie, Sam & Browny on Nova 100 with Jonathan Brown and Sam Pang in 2016.[15]

Awards

In 2011, Swan won Most Popular New Female Talent, and was nominated for Most Popular TV Presenter and the Gold Logie for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television at the 2011 TV Week Logie Awards for her hosting role on The Circle.[16]

In 2012 and 2013, Swan was nominated for the Most Popular Presenter at the Logies for hosting The Circle, and her role on Can of Worms, respectively.

Personal life

Swan with partner Chris has three children Leo (born 2008) Kit (born 2011) and Peggy (born 2013)

During her third pregnancy, Swan admitted to having difficulty giving up smoking altogether and instead cut back to a few a week. She was photographed smoking alone in her car, the photos were bought and published by Woman's Day, and she subsequently confessed to her difficulty in giving up.[17][18][19]

References

  1. Knox, David (20 July 2012). "Chrissie Swan named as new Can of Worms host". TV Tonight. Retrieved 20 July 2012.
  2. Byrnes, Holly. Dunlevy, Sue. (February 7, 2013). "Tearful Chrissie Swan admits she hasn't been able to quit smoking while pregnant". The Australian. News Corp Australia Network. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
  3. Chrissie Swan loving morning TV
  4. Lu, Anne. (November 26, 2014). "‘Big Brother Australia’ Past Favourites Chrissie Swan, Regina Bird and Ryan ‘Fitzy’ Fitzgerald Returning for Grand Finale – Report". IB Times. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
  5. "Smooth 91.5".
  6. The Circle's Chrissie Swan takes on her biggest challenge yet
  7. "Chrissie Swan and Matt Preston: We've lost 57 kilos!". (October 18, 2012). Woman's Day. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
  8. "ARN signs The Circle's Chrissie Swan and Yumi Stynes". Mumbrella. Retrieved 2012-04-02.
  9. "Chrissie Swan leaves The Circle, admits she had 'Nothing left'". News.com.au. 8 February 2012. Retrieved 2012-06-14.
  10. Ambassadors. care.org. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
  11. Quinn, Karl. (August 21, 2012). "Let's talk about sex: Ten opens a grubby Can of Worms". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
  12. Knox, David (23 October 2012). "“Smart, different, authentic” underpins TEN in 2013". TV Tonight. Retrieved 29 October 2012.
  13. Reines, Ros. (March 21, 2015). "Sharp-tongued Chrissie Swan ruffles feathers after I’m A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here! exit". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
  14. Cartwright, Darren. (July 27, 2015). "Chrissie Swan in awe of Spelling Bee kids". Yahoo!. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
  15. Bowden, Ebony (October 6, 2015). "Chrissie Swan returns to the morning airwaves as Meshel Laurie moves to KIIS FM". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
  16. "Karl Stefanovic wins the Gold Logie". TV Week/NineMSN. 1 May 2011. Retrieved 1 May 2011.
  17. Chrissie confesses smoke got hold of my senses
  18. "I knew it was wrong Chrissie Swan admits to smoking whilst pregnant". The Sydney Morning Herald.
  19. "Chrissie Swan – I was protecting my children". Archived from the original on 8 February 2013.

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