John Leslie Stott is a former Scottish television and radio presenter, known for his work on popular programmes such as BBC One’s Blue Peter, ITV’s This Morning and the television game show Wheel of Fortune.
He has been active in the entertainment industry since 1987 when he debuted on the Music Box channel.
In addition to his role as host, he was also the studio host for the first season of the UK version of Survivor.
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- Full name: John Leslie
- Stage Name: John Leslie
- Date of birth: February 22, 1965
- Age: 59 years old
- Place of birth: Edinburgh, UK
- Nationality: Scottish
- Occupation: Former Scottish television and radio presenter
- Height: 1.96
- Parents: Les Stott and Lexia Stott
- Siblings: 1, Grant Stott
- Spouse: Kate Moore
- Children: None
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $5 million
Childhood life and education.
John Leslie Stott was born on February 22, 1965 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. He was raised by his parents, Les Stott and Lexia Stott, and grew up with a sibling, Grant Stott.
He attended Liberton High School and James Gillespie High School before pursuing a career in music and entertainment. Leslie spent his early years in the church choir, studied music after leaving school and even worked as a DJ in Copenhagen.
Career
John Leslie’s television career has had its ups and downs. He began his career in 1987 on The Music Box before finding fame as the first Scottish presenter of the iconic children’s show Blue Peter in 1989.
He then went on to host popular shows such as “This Morning” and the ITV game show “Wheel of Fortune”, as well as the first season of the British version of “Survivor”.
However, his career took a downturn after he was accused of sexual assault in 2002, which saw him removed from several shows and damaged his reputation. Despite this, John Leslie’s television career remained prominent in the UK.
John Leslie’s later career and transition, which began in 2002, was marked by a move away from television due to allegations against him in 2017.
During this time, he temporarily left the entertainment industry and ventured into real estate development. He also tried his hand at hosting a local radio show. However, according to reports, he is now focusing on real estate management.
Awards and appointments
Win:
- Irish Film and Television Awards (IFTA): – Best Production Design (Film/TV Drama) for “Never Grow Old” [Irish Film and Television Awards (IFTA) winner unclear which John Leslie]
Nominations:
- Irish Film and Television Awards (IFTA): – Best Production Design for “Son” [Irish Film and Television Awards (IFTA) winner unclear which John Leslie]
- Irish Film and Television Awards (IFTA): – Best Production Design for “Never Grow Old” [Irish Film and Television Awards (IFTA) winner unclear which John Leslie]
Social media.
- Instagram Username: @johnlesliestott
Personal life
John Leslie’s high-profile relationships have been a subject of public interest throughout his career. In the early 1990s, he dated actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, and in the early 2000s, he had a very public relationship with model Abi Titmuss.
However, a controversial sex video featuring Titmuss, filmed by Leslie, caused a scandal and damaged his reputation. Today, Leslie has largely stayed out of the spotlight and is believed to be living with his girlfriend Kate Moore. He has also built a successful career in property development.
Filming
Television
- Blue Peter presenter [This was a popular children’s show]
- Wheel of Fortune – Host
- This Morning – Co-host
- Many others, including Formula One
- Future Chef
- Garbage collector
- Mega Machines (narrator)
- Style Challenge
Net asset value
John Leslie is an English television presenter and actor, best known for his work on “Blue Peter” and his appearances on various game shows.
He is estimated to have a net worth of around $5 million, making him one of the richest presenters in the UK. He has also faced many controversies and legal issues throughout his career, causing his net worth to decrease over the years.
