Jonnie Irwin is an English television presenter, writer, lecturer, business and property expert.
He is best known for presenting the BBC One property show Escape to the Country since 2002.
Irwin was born in Bitteswell, Leicestershire, England, on 18 November 1973. He grew up on a small farm and stables, and was always interested in sport.
He played rugby for Lutterworth RFC and then for Rugby Lions RFC, until an accident in a sevens tournament in which he broke his back and subsequently retired.
After leaving school, Irwin studied estate management at Birmingham City University. He then worked as a property developer and surveyor before moving into television.
Irwin joined the BBC in 2002 as a presenter on Escape to the Country. He has also presented other BBC shows, including A Place in the Sun: Home or Away?, Dream Lives for Sale, and I Escaped to the Country.
In addition to his television work, Irwin is a regular speaker at property events and has written several books on property and lifestyle.
He is also a qualified chartered surveyor and a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Irwin is married to Jessica Holmes, and they have three sons. They live in the Newcastle upon Tyne area.
Summary
Name
Jonnie Irwin
Age
49
Date of Birth
November 18, 1973
Birthplace
Bitteswell, Leicestershire, England
Nationality
British
Occupation
TV present
Spouse
Jessica Holmes
Net Worth
$5 Million
How old is Jonnie Irwin?
Irwin was born on November 18, 1973, so as of June 2023, he is 49 years old.
Jonnie Irwin height
Irwin is 6 feet 0 inches (1.82m) tall and weighs approximately 185 pounds (84 kg). He has a slim build and is in good physical condition.
Jonnie Irwin career
Irwin is a British television presenter, property expert, and author.
He is best known for presenting the Channel 4 property show A Place in the Sun, alongside Jasmine Harman.
After graduating, he worked for business transfer specialists Christie & Co, becoming an associate director within three years. He then went on to work for Colliers International.
In 2004, Irwin was selected from hundreds of applicants to present Channel 4’s new property show A Place in the Sun.
The show has been a huge success, and Irwin has become one of the most popular presenters on British television.
He has also presented other property shows, including Escape to the Country and Cowboy Trap.
In addition to his work on television, Irwin is also a successful property expert.
He has written several books on property, including A Place in the Sun: The Essential Guide to Buying Abroad and Escape to the Country: The Essential Guide to Buying in the UK.
He also runs a property and business consultancy.
How much is Jonnie Irwin worth?
Irwin has an estimated net worth of $5 million.
He has accumulated his wealth through his career as a television presenter, writer, lecturer, business and property expert.
Jonnie Irwin wife
Irwin’s wife is Jessica Holmes. They met in 2015 and married in September 2016.
They have three sons together; Rex (born 2018), Rafa and Cormac (born 2020).
Jonnie Irwin illness
Irwin is a British TV presenter who was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer in August 2020.
He has been open about his diagnosis on social media and in interviews, and has used his platform to raise awareness of the disease.
Irwin, who is 49, was first diagnosed after he experienced blurred vision while driving in Italy.
A series of tests confirmed that he had lung cancer, which had spread to his brain.
He was given just months to live, but has continued to work and live his life as normally as possible.
In November 2022, Irwin shared an update on his health, saying that he was still receiving treatment and that his cancer was stable.
He said that he was “grateful” for the support he had received from his family, friends, and fans.
In June 2023, The Mirror reported that Irwin was admitted in hospital as he continues to battle terminal cancer, which has since spread to his brain.
In a new update, the father-of-three and TV host revealed he has gone into hospital but hopes to be out in time for a scheduled appearance at the weekend.
He wrote in an Instagram post;
In hospital this week monitoring a changeover in my pain management regime. Fingers crossed I’ll be out in time to make an appearance on Sunday for this weekends @aplaceinthesunofficial LIVE event at @olympialondon in Kensington.”
Jonnie Irwin accident
Itwin is a former professional rugby player. He was involved in a serious accident in 2017.
He was playing for his club, Ulster, in a match against Leinster when he was tackled by an opponent. The tackle resulted in a spinal cord injury that left Irwin paralyzed from the chest down.
Irwin underwent surgery to stabilize his spine and was placed in a medically induced coma. He remained in the hospital for several months and underwent extensive rehabilitation.
In 2018, he was discharged from the hospital and began to adjust to his new life as a paraplegic.