Chrissie Swan facts for kids
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Chrissie Swan
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Swan in May 2011
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Christina Swan
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| Education | Sacré Cœur School |
| Occupation | Television and radio presenter, media personality |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Employer | Network 10 Nova Network |
| Partner(s) | Chris Saville (2006–21) |
| Children | 3 |
| Awards | Logie Award for Most Popular New Female Talent (2011) |
Christina Swan is a well-known Australian television and radio presenter. She is also a popular media personality. Since 2023, Chrissie has hosted The Chrissie Swan Show on Nova FM.
In 2022 and 2023, she was a judge on The Masked Singer Australia. She worked alongside other stars like Dave Hughes and Mel B. In 2024, she started her own podcast called The ChrissieCast.
Chrissie has hosted many popular shows. These include Chrissie, Sam and Browny on Nova 100 and 3PM Pick-Up on Mix 101.1. She also co-hosted The Circle and The Great Australian Spelling Bee.
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Chrissie Swan's Career Highlights
Chrissie Swan has had an exciting career in both television and radio. She started in copywriting before becoming a TV star.
Starting on Television
Chrissie first appeared on TV in 2003. She was a contestant on the reality show Big Brother. She finished as the runner-up, which means she came in second place.
In 2010, Network Ten announced Chrissie as a host for their new morning show, The Circle. She hosted with other presenters like Denise Drysdale. That same year, she became a spokesperson for Jenny Craig, appearing in ads.
Hosting More TV Shows
In 2012, Chrissie became the host of Can of Worms. She returned to host the third series in 2013. This show discussed interesting topics.
In February 2015, she joined the show I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!. She finished in third place on this reality show.
Later in 2015, she co-hosted The Great Australian Spelling Bee with Grant Denyer. In 2016, she co-hosted Long Lost Family on Network 10.
In October 2021, Chrissie appeared on Celebrity MasterChef Australia. In 2022, she hosted the Australian version of Would I Lie to You? Australia. She hosted a second season of this show in 2023.
In March 2022, Chrissie started filling in as a host for The Project on Monday nights. In June 2022, she joined the judging panel for The Masked Singer Australia.
Radio Career
Chrissie started her radio career in Queensland in late 2003. She worked at Hot 91.1. She also presented the Australian Idol radio show on Nova FM.
In 2007, she joined the breakfast show on Vega 91.5. In August 2011, she became a co-host of 3PM Pick-Up on Mix 101.1.
In December 2011, Chrissie left The Circle to focus more on radio and her children. She then hosted the breakfast show on Mix 101.1 with Jane Hall.
In October 2015, she was announced as a host for Chrissie, Sam & Browny on Nova 100. This show started in January 2016. The show ended in late 2022 after seven years. After that, Chrissie announced her new show, The Chrissie Swan Show, which began in 2023 on Nova FM.
Other Activities
In March 2012, Chrissie became an ambassador for CARE Australia. This organization helps people in some of the world's poorest communities.
In 2018, she was named the 'Queen of Moomba'. Moomba is Melbourne's biggest community festival.
In April 2024, Chrissie announced her new podcast, The ChrissieCast. It is produced by Nova podcasts and features guests like Jane Hall.
Awards and Recognition
Chrissie Swan has won several awards for her work.
In 2011, she won the Logie Award for Most Popular New Female Talent. She was also nominated for Most Popular TV Presenter and the Gold Logie. These nominations were for her hosting role on The Circle.
In 2012 and 2013, she was nominated for Most Popular Presenter at the Logies. This was for her roles on The Circle and Can of Worms.
About Chrissie's Life
Chrissie has three children. She was with her former partner, Chris Saville, for 15 years. They separated in mid-2021.
In 2021, Chrissie talked about her health journey. She shared that she had made lifestyle changes and achieved her health goals. By 2022, she had lost a total of 90 kilograms.
