JEREMY VINE is a BBC presenter with a diverse career.
He’s been everywhere, from dancing on Strictly to reporting in war-torn countries.
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How old is Jeremy Vine
Jeremy Vine is a 57year-old journalist best known for being the host of his BBC Radio 2 show.
He was born to Guy Vine (and Diana Tillett) in Epsom, and has a younger brother, Tim Vine.
He studied English at Durham University where he graduated with a 2/2 grade.
After his work on Metro Radio, the journalist started a course at the Coventry Evening Telegraph in journalism.
Jeremy started out at BBC reading the news on the radio for Northern Ireland, and then became a regular on BBC Radio 4’s Today show in 1989.
In the mid-1990s, he was a prominent name among BBC TV viewers as a political journalist.
He became the Africa Correspondent following the 1997 elections. His job involved him traveling all across Africa to report from warfront areas.
He won major broadcasting awards, including Speech Broadcaster Of The Year at the 2011 Sony Awards.
Which TV shows has he appeared on?
Jeremy has presented a number of programs, including Crimewatch together with Tina Daheley, a BBC journalist.
Jeremy was the first presenter of Eggheads in 2003. Dermot Murnaghan was the original presenter.
Jeremy replaced Matthew Wright as host of The Wright Stuff, a Channel 5 news program.
The show was renamed and now is simply called Jeremy Vine.
Jeremy said upon taking over from Wright: “Matthew Wright has built a brilliant show that’s a big part of the British TV landscape. I’m delighted to be carrying on all the conversations he has started, with all the guests he’s made me feel I know over the years.
“Radio 2 has a stunning editorial overlap with this show’s serious, but accessible agenda. I am proud to be Channel 5’s choice to front it.”
Jeremy was the initial celebrity to be announced in 2015 for the 13th season of Strictly Come Dancing.
He was partnered up with Karen Clifton, a professional in dance.
Craig Revel Horwood, judge of the competition described him as “remarkable” during the fourth week. “stork that had been struck by lightning.”
The couple finished the series in ninth position.
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How much does Jeremy Vine have in net worth?
It is reported Jeremy has a net worth of £5million due to his extensive career.
It is thought he could earn around £600,000 per year.
Is Jeremy married, and do they have children?
Janelle Muntz, an American banker from 1992 to 2000 was Janelle Vine’s first wife. However, they divorced later.
He is currently married to Rachel Schofield, a news presenter who he got together in 2002.
The couple has two daughters together.
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