Mike Bushell facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mike Bushell
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| Born | 11 December 1965 Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England
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| Education | Granby High School |
| Alma mater | King Alfred's College |
| Occupation | Sports presenter |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Employer | BBC |
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Notable work
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BBC Breakfast |
| Spouse(s) |
Kim Payne
(m. 1993; div. 2009)Emily Bond
(m. 2019; sep 2024) |
| Children | 3 |
Mike Bushell was born on December 11, 1965. He is an English sports presenter for the BBC. You might know him from presenting sports on BBC Breakfast. Mike is famous for trying out many different sports on his Saturday morning TV slot. He wants to encourage everyone to be more active!
In 2019, Mike was a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing. This is a popular TV dance show. He danced with professional partner Katya Jones. They were the seventh couple to leave the competition.
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Mike Bushell's Early Life and School
Mike Bushell was born in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England. He spent his teenage years in Yorkshire. He went to school in Stevenage and Ashwell. When he was younger, Mike played chess for Hertfordshire. He also ran for the county's cross country team.
In 1977, his family moved to Harrogate. He went to secondary school at Granby High School. After school, he joined the National Youth Theatre. This is a special group for young actors.
In 1982, Mike even appeared on the game show It's A Knockout. He represented Winchester in two games. His team finished last, but it was still a fun experience!
Becoming a Sports Presenter
Mike started his career in journalism. In 1990, he got his first job in broadcasting. He worked as a trainee reporter at BBC Radio Solent. After that, he moved to television. He became a reporter and presenter for BBC South Today. Later, he joined the BBC News channel. Eventually, he became a presenter for BBC Breakfast.
Mike's Work at the BBC
Mike Bushell presents the sport on BBC Breakfast on Fridays and weekends. Sometimes he also presents on other weekdays. On his Saturday morning show, he tries out many different sports. He wants to "inspire people off the sofa" to "be more active" and "try a new activity." He often gets tips from famous sports stars like Serena Williams and Colin Montgomerie.
Mike has his own web page called "Bushell's Best." You can find it on the BBC News website. For Sport Relief in 2012, he set a world record! He traveled across water inside a giant inflatable ball. In June 2013, his first book, Bushell's Best Bits, was published.
He has worked for the BBC News channel since it started in 1997. He also appeared on Celebrity Mastermind in 2013.
Funny Moments on TV
Mike has had some memorable moments on live television. On April 11, 2018, he was reporting from the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia. He was interviewing some English swimmers, including Adam Peaty. Mike accidentally fell into a swimming pool! He didn't see a step he was standing on. His microphone stopped working because of the water. The TV show had to go back to the studio.
In January 2018, Mike also took part in a show called And They're Off!. This show helped raise money for Sport Relief.
Mike on Strictly Come Dancing
Mike Bushell was a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing in 2019. He was paired with professional dancer Katya Jones. They danced together for several weeks. They were the seventh couple to be eliminated from the competition. This happened after they lost in a dance-off.
Mike's Personal Life
Mike Bushell has three daughters. He was married to Kim Payne for 16 years before they divorced in 2009. In May 2019, he married Emily Bond. They separated in the summer of 2024 but remain good friends. Mike lives in Overton, Hampshire.
Mike enjoys playing football. He is also a runner with the Hash House Harriers. He is a big fan of the football team Leeds United.
