Christina Swan (born 3 November 1973) is an Australian television and radio presenter and media personality. Swan co-hosts ''
Chrissie, Sam & Browny'' on
Nova 100 with
Sam Pang and
Jonathan Brown. In 2022, she served as a judge on ''
The Masked Singer Australia'' alongside
Dave Hughes,
Mel B and
Abbie Chatfield.
She was the host of
Mix 101.1'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''. Swan was a co-host on ''
The Great Australian Spelling Bee''.
Swan previously hosted television series ''
Can of Worms''. Swan made television appearances on ''
All Star Family Feud'', ''
The Project'', ''
Studio 10
''Studio 10'' is an Australian morning talk show on Network 10. The show airs between 8:30am and noon on weekdays and a highlights show airs between 9:30am and noon on weekends. ''Studio 10'' is broadcast live from Network 10 Studios in Pyrm ...
'', ''
Show Me the Movie!'', ''
Have You Been Paying Attention?
''Have You Been Paying Attention?'' (abbreviated on social media as HYBPA? and stylised on-screen as Have you been paying attention? in sentence case) is an Australian panel game television quiz show on Network 10. The series, which is produce ...
'' and ''
Hughesy, We Have a Problem''.
Career
Television
Her primary career was in copywriting before appearing on television in 2003 as a contestant on the reality TV series ''
Big Brother'' where she was the runner-up.
In 2010,
Network Ten announced Swan as host of the new morning show ''
The Circle'' alongside
Denise Drysdale
Denise Anne Christina Drysdale (born 5 December 1948) is an Australian television presenter, variety entertainer, actress, singer, dancer and comedian. She is often affectionately known as ''Ding Dong'', a nickname invented by fellow performer ...
,
Yumi Stynes
Yumi Tasma Stynes (born 2 June 1975) is a feminist television and radio presenter, podcaster and author. She is the co-host of KIIS FM's 3PM Pick-Up radio show and presenter of the ABC Radio podcast ''Ladies, We Need to Talk'' about female heal ...
and
Gorgi Coghlan. The same year, she became a spokesperson for
Jenny Craig, appearing in national print and television advertisements.
In 2012, she became the host of the second series of Network Ten's ''
Can of Worms'', produced by Cordell Jigsaw Zapruder in association with Watercooler Media. In February 2013, Swan returned as host of the third series.
In February 2015, she appeared on the Network Ten show ''
I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!'', finishing in third place.
In August 2015, she appeared as a co-host of ''
The Great Australian Spelling Bee'' alongside
Grant Denyer
Grant Craig Denyer (born 12 September 1977) is an Australian television and radio presenter and motor racing driver, who has worked for several television networks, including Seven Network and Network 10, mostly serving as a presenter.
In 201 ...
.
In March 2016, she became co-host of ''
Long Lost Family'' on Network 10 alongside comedian Anh Do.
In October 2021, she appeared on the
Network 10
Network 10 (commonly known as Ten Network, Channel 10 or simply 10) is an Australian commercial television network owned by Ten Network Holdings, a division of the Paramount Networks UK & Australia subsidiary of Paramount Global. One of five ...
show ''
Celebrity MasterChef Australia'', being first to be eliminated.
In 2022, she hosted the Australian version on the British comedy panel show, ''
Would I Lie to You? Australia'' on
Network 10
Network 10 (commonly known as Ten Network, Channel 10 or simply 10) is an Australian commercial television network owned by Ten Network Holdings, a division of the Paramount Networks UK & Australia subsidiary of Paramount Global. One of five ...
. Later in 2022, it was announced that Swan will host a second season of the show set to air in 2023.
In March 2022,
Carrie Bickmore
Carrie Bickmore (born 3 December 1980) is an Australian talk show and current affairs Gold Logie award-winning television and radio presenter.
Early life
Bickmore was born in Adelaide, South Australia, in 1980, but moved to Perth, Western Aus ...
announced that she will be taking extended leave from ''
The Project,'' and it was announced that Swan will fill in and host the show on Monday nights. Swan commenced filling in from Monday 4 April.
In June 2022, Channel 10 announced on Instagram that Swan would join the panel on
''The Masked Singer'' Australia for its fourth season as a replacement for
Jackie O.
Radio
She sought work with breakfast radio in
Queensland
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in late 2003 where she worked at Hot 91.1 (a subsidiary of
DMG Radio Australia
NOVA Entertainment is an Australian entertainment company that operates commercial radio networks (and associated digital brands) in metropolitan and regional areas of Australia.
NOVA Entertainment is owned by Lachlan Murdoch's Illyria Pty Lt ...
) with co-host Ronnie Stanton.
She presented the
Australian Idol radio show on
Nova FM stations across Australia with
Mark Holden
Mark Ronald Holden (born 27 April 1954) is an Australian singer, actor, TV personality, record producer, songwriter, and barrister. He was a pop star in the 1970s and had four top 20 hit singles, "Never Gonna Fall in Love Again" (May 1976 ...
and
Ian Dickson.
She began work at the
Vega 91.5 (3PTV) breakfast show alongside Australian Idol judge
Ian Dickson and comedian
Dave O'Neil
David O'Neil (born 8 May 1965) is an Australian stand-up comedian, actor, bass guitarist, writer, television and radio presenter with unusually large thumbs.
Early career
Dave was a Cub, Scout, Venturer and Rover. His late father Kevin was th ...
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), due to a cost-cutting measure.
In August 2011, she became co-host of the newly created ''
3PM Pick-Up'' on
Mix 101.1.
In December 2011, she resigned from ''
The Circle'' to spend more time with her children and also concentrate on radio. She announced that she would be hosting the breakfast show on
Mix 101.1 with
Jane Hall and Jamie Row as anchor of the show in 2012.
In October 2015, she was announced as a host of ''
Chrissie, Sam & Browny'' on
Nova 100 with
Jonathan Brown and
Sam Pang from January 2016.
Other
In March 2012, she 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.
In 2018, she was appointed the 'Queen of Moomba', Melbourne's largest community festival.
Awards
In 2011, she 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.
In 2012 and 2013, she was nominated for the Most Popular Presenter at the
Logies for hosting ''
The Circle'', and her role on ''
Can of Worms'', respectively.
Personal life
She has three children with her former partner of 15 years, Chris Saville.
In 2021, she opened up about her massive lifestyle changes and health goals. As of 2022 she has lost a total of 90 kilograms.
References
External links
Official Website
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Big Brother (Australian TV series) contestants
Australian game show hosts
Australian women radio presenters
Living people
Logie Award winners
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (Australian TV series) participants
Radio personalities from Melbourne
1973 births