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Alex Brooker
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Alexander James Brooker
15 May 1984 Croydon, Greater London, England
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| Occupation | Journalist, television presenter, comedian |
| Employer | Press Association, Channel 4 |
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| Spouse(s) | Lynsey Brooker |
| Children | 2 |
Alex Brooker is a well-known English journalist and TV presenter. He was born on May 15, 1984. Many people know him from his work on Channel 4.
Since 2012, Alex has been a co-host on The Last Leg. This is a popular Channel 4 show he presents with Adam Hills and Josh Widdicombe. He also co-presented The Jump in 2014. In 2016, he started presenting The Superhumans Show. Alex also plays for the Leeds Rhinos' Foundation PDRL (Physical Disability Rugby League) team.
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Alex Brooker's Career Journey
Early Life and Education
Alex Brooker went to Norton Knatchbull School in Ashford, Kent. After that, he studied at Liverpool John Moores University. He graduated in 2006. His first job was as a sports reporter for the Liverpool Echo newspaper. Later, he started working for the Press Association.
Getting into Television
In 2012, Alex joined Channel 4's Half a Million Quid Talent Search. This search aimed to find disabled people to work on TV. They wanted new presenters for the 2012 Summer Paralympic Games and other shows. Alex first appeared as a reporter for Channel 4's coverage of the 2011 BT Paralympic World Cup.
During the 2012 Summer Paralympics opening ceremony, Alex interviewed important people. These included Boris Johnson and David Cameron. He also became a co-host on The Last Leg with Adam Hills. This show offered a fun and different look at the Games each night. He also appeared on The Last Leg of the Year, a special show at the end of the year.
Hosting The Last Leg
Since January 25, 2013, Alex Brooker has been a main co-host on The Last Leg. The show is broadcast on Channel 4. He is known for his funny and honest interviews. For example, in 2015, he interviewed Nick Clegg. People praised how naturally he spoke to the politician.
Other TV Shows and Appearances
On August 1, 2013, Alex hosted a special documentary. It was about body image and was called Alex Brooker: My Perfect Body. In 2014, he co-presented the first series of The Jump. This was a celebrity reality show on Channel 4. It was filmed live in Austria.
In 2016, Alex presented The Superhumans Show on Channel 4. From 2020 to 2021, he co-presented One Night In with Josh Widdicombe. In May 2022, the BBC announced that Alex would be a guest presenter for Pointless. This is a popular quiz show. In 2024, Alex took part in The Masked Singer as "Bigfoot". He finished in second place.
Alex Brooker's Personal Life
Family and Background
Alex Brooker was born in Croydon. He was born with some differences in his hands and arm. He also had a twisted right leg. This leg had to be removed when he was a baby. Now, he uses a prosthetic leg.
In 2014, Alex married Lynsey. She is an accountant. They have two daughters together. Alex is also a big fan of Arsenal F.C., a famous football team. He often talks about them on a podcast called Footballistically Arsenal.
Charity Work
Alex Brooker is very involved in charity work. In May 2014, he led a campaign called "End The Awkward". This campaign was for the disability charity Scope. It used comedy to help people feel more comfortable around disabled people. Alex appeared in adverts showing how to handle awkward situations.
In September 2012, Alex and Josh Widdicombe won money on The Million Pound Drop Live. They played for charities like Echoes Foundation and Scope Joseph's Goal. Alex is also an official ambassador for Legs4Africa. This charity helps people in Africa who have lost their limbs.
Alex Brooker's TV Shows
Television Presenting Roles
- Half a Million Quid Talent Search (2012)
- The Last Leg (2012–present)
- Alex Brooker: My Perfect Body (2013)
- The Jump (2014)
- The Superhumans Show (2016)
- The NHS: A People's History (2018)
- Very British Problems (2018)
- Alex Brooker: Disability and Me (2020)
- One Night In (2020–21)
- Hobby Man (2022)
Guest Appearances on TV
- The Million Pound Drop Live (September 2012) – Contestant
- Alan Carr's Grand National Specstacular (March 19, 2013) – Guest
- Sunday Brunch (July 28, 2013, March 6, 2016) – Guest
- Celebrity Fifteen to One (September 20, 2013, June 13, 2014) – Contestant
- 8 Out of 10 Cats (various dates) – Panellist
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (November 18, 2013, October 14, 2014) – Guest
- Fake Reaction (January 23, 2014) – Panellist
- Virtually Famous (August 4, 2014) – Panellist
- Celebrity Juice (September 11, 2014) – Guest
- The Chase: Celebrity Special (September 20, 2014) – Contestant
- Celebrity Squares (October 15, 2014) – Guest
- The Apprentice: You're Fired! (November 5, 2014) – Panellist
- Britain's Got More Talent (May 28, 2015) – Panellist
- 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (August 28, 2015) – Panellist
- Celebrity Benchmark (October 23, 2015) – Contestant, won money for charity
- All Star Mr & Mrs (November 25, 2015) – Contestant
- Would I Lie to You? (January 13, 2016) – Contestant
- Duck Quacks Don't Echo
- Very British Problems (2015–2016) – Interviewee
- John Bishop: In Conversation With... (2016) – Interviewee
- Tipping Point: Lucky Stars (October 11, 2020) – Contestant
- Richard Osman's House of Games (January 11–15, 2021, February 12–16, 2024) – Contestant
- Redknapp's Big Night Out (May 27, 2021) – Guest
- Big Zuu's Big Eats (July 25, 2022) – Guest
- Pointless (February 7–21, 2023) – Guest co-host
- The Masked Singer (December 2023 - February 2024) – Bigfoot, runner up
- Bluey (December 2024) - Chef Harlow (minisode "Butlers")
