Chrissie Swan
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Chrissie Swan is an Australian radio and television personality. In 2003, she gained fame in her country as the runner-up of Big Brother Australia on Network Ten
. She is currently the co-host on Channel Ten's morning show, The Circle
.
before appearing on television in 2003 as a contestant on the reality TV series Big Brother Australia. Swan sought work with breakfast radio in Queensland
in late 2003. There she worked at Hot 91.1 (a subsidiary of DMG Radio Australia
) with co-host Ronnie Stanton. Swan has also presented the Australian Idol
radio show on Nova FM
stations across Australia with Mark Holden
and Ian Dickson.
Swan began work at the Vega 91.5 (3PTV) breakfast show alongside Australian Idol judge Ian Dickson and comedian Dave O'Neil
in 2007. However in November 2009, it was announced that Swan would not be returning to Vega 91.5 (now known as Classic Rock 91.5) due to a cost cutting measure.
In 2010, Network Ten
announced Swan as host of the new morning show The Circle
alongside Denise Drysdale
, Yumi Stynes
and Gorgi Coghlan
. Swan also appears on The Project as a panel guest.
In 2010, Swan also became a spokesperson for Jenny Craig
, appearing in national print and television advertisements.
In 2011, Swan 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
.
Network Ten
Network Ten , is one of Australia's three major commercial television networks. Owned-and-operated stations can be found in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, while affiliates extend the network to cover most of the country...
. She is currently the co-host on Channel Ten's morning show, The Circle
The Circle (TV program)
-Music from The Circle:Music from The Circle is a compilation album featuring 38 songs chosen by the hosts of The Circle. The album includes a special song recorded by hosts Denise Drysdale, Chrissie Swan, Yumi Stynes and Gorgi Coghlan titled "Circle Song"...
.
Career
Swan's primary career was in copywritingCopywriting
Copywriting is the use of words and ideas to promote a person, business, opinion or idea. Although the word copy may be applied to any content intended for printing , the term copywriter is generally limited to promotional situations, regardless of the medium...
before appearing on television in 2003 as a contestant on the reality TV series Big Brother Australia. Swan sought work with breakfast radio in Queensland
Queensland
Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...
in late 2003. There she worked at Hot 91.1 (a subsidiary of DMG Radio Australia
DMG Radio Australia
DMG Radio Australia operates commercial radio networks in metropolitan and regional areas of Australia. The company is 50% owned by United Kingdom company, Daily Mail and General Trust Group. Lachlan Murdoch's Illyria Pty Ltd bought 50% of the company in November 2009.DMG Radio Australia was formed...
) with co-host Ronnie Stanton. Swan has also presented the Australian Idol
Australian Idol
Australian Idol is a Logie Award-winning Australian singing competition, which began its first season on July 2003 and ended its run in November 2009. As part of the Idol franchise, Australian Idol originated from the reality program Pop Idol, which was created by British entertainment executive...
radio show on Nova FM
Nova (radio network)
Nova is a name given to a group of Australian radio stations. The group comprises five stations all owned by DMG Radio Australia, apart from the Perth station, which is a joint venture between DMG and the Australian Radio Network....
stations across Australia with Mark Holden
Mark Holden
Mark Holden is an Australian singer, television personality and barrister. He was one of a panel of three judges on the television series Australian Idol.-Acting career:...
and Ian Dickson.
Swan began work at the Vega 91.5 (3PTV) breakfast show alongside Australian Idol judge Ian Dickson and comedian Dave O'Neil
Dave O'Neil
Dave O'Neil is a Melbourne-based stand-up comedian, actor, writer and radio personality.-Early career:Dave was a Cub, Scout, Venturer and Rover. His father Kevin is still the Group Leader at the 1st/3rd Mitcham Scout Group....
in 2007. However in November 2009, it was announced that Swan would not be returning to Vega 91.5 (now known as Classic Rock 91.5) due to a cost cutting measure.
In 2010, Network Ten
Network Ten
Network Ten , is one of Australia's three major commercial television networks. Owned-and-operated stations can be found in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, while affiliates extend the network to cover most of the country...
announced Swan as host of the new morning show The Circle
The Circle (TV program)
-Music from The Circle:Music from The Circle is a compilation album featuring 38 songs chosen by the hosts of The Circle. The album includes a special song recorded by hosts Denise Drysdale, Chrissie Swan, Yumi Stynes and Gorgi Coghlan titled "Circle Song"...
alongside Denise Drysdale
Denise Drysdale
Denise Anne Christina Drysdale, is an Australian television personality and comedian. She is often affectionately called Ding-Dong.-Childhood:...
, Yumi Stynes
Yumi Stynes
Yumi Tasma Stynes is a television presenter for an Australian morning show The Circle and television channel Max.-Early life:...
and Gorgi Coghlan
Gorgi Coghlan
Gorgi Coghlan is an Australian television presenter, best known as co-host of Network Ten's morning show The Circle.-Personal Life:...
. Swan also appears on The Project as a panel guest.
In 2010, Swan also became a spokesperson for Jenny Craig
Jenny Craig
Jenny Craig is an American weight loss guru and founder of Jenny Craig, Inc. Craig was raised in New Orleans and married Sidney Harvey Craig in 1979. In 1983, she and her husband created a nutrition, fitness, and weight loss program in Australia...
, appearing in national print and television advertisements.
In 2011, Swan 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
Logie Awards of 2011
The 53rd Annual TV WEEK Logie Awards was held on Sunday 1 May 2011 at the Crown Entertainment Complex in Melbourne, and was televised on the Nine Network. The awards ceremony was hosted by Shane Bourne, marking the first time he has hosted the event....
.