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Craig Jabbar Jackson | |
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| Other names | Craig J. Jackson, CJ |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, news anchor, television host, stand-up comedian |
| Years active | 1980-2017 |
| Television | I Love Money, The X Show, 30 Seconds to Fame |
Craig "CJ" Jackson, also known as Craig J. Jackson, is an American journalist, news anchor, television host, actor and stand-up comedian. He is best known for hosting the hit VH1 celebreality spin-off show I Love Money. [1] [2]
Jackson began his career as a news anchor [3] and correspondent [4] for Channel One News for five years. In 1999 Jackson would host FX's The X Show. In 2002 Jackson began hosting Fox's short lived reality competition series 30 Seconds to Fame. [5]
Jackson would host multiple pilot episodes for the Game Show Network, including one for a show titled, Two Minute Mysteries.
In 2008 Jackson would host VH1's hit celebreality spin-off I Love Money. Jackson would be the only host for the four seasons of the show. Despite its huge success and popularity, the show would be cancelled after the fourth season. This was due to I Love Money season 3 and Megan Wants A Millionaire cast member Ryan Jenkins murdering his wife Jasmine Fiore . [6] The third season of I Love Money has never been aired as of 2025, and Megan Wants A Millionaire was cancelled after 3 episodes. Jackson would also host the clip show and reunion specials.
In 2009 Jackson would host Discovery Channel's National Body Challenge, he would also co-host Midnight Money Madness on the TBS channel.
Jackson would maintain a career in the stand-up comedy circuit.
Jackson would have a small splash in acting, in 1980 he would cameo in How to Beat the High Cost of Living. He would also make appearances in 1999's Providence and Reaching the Finish Line. As well as small roles throughout the early 2000s in shows; Crossing Jordan, ER and John From Cincinnati.
In 2012 he would have a small role in the TV film Strawberry Summer.
In 2017 Jackson would be the writer and director for TV series Crime Pays.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | How to Beat the High Cost of Living | Man on stage | |
| 1996 | Dangerous Minds | Self, host | 1 episode |
| 1999 | Providence | Orderly | |
| The X Show | Self, host | 17 episodes | |
| Reaching the Finish Line | Host | TV Film | |
| 2002-2003 | 30 Seconds to Fame | Self, host | 11 episodes |
| 2003 | Crossing Jordan | Technician | 1 episode |
| 2004 | ER | Officer Ogilvie | |
| 2006 | Midnight Money Madness | Self, co-host | |
| 2007 | John From Cincinnati | Reporter | 3 episodes |
| 2008-2009 | I Love Money | Host | All episodes |
| 2009 | Up All Nite | Host / producer | 6 episodes |
| National Body Challenge | Host | 5 episodes | |
| 2012 | Strawberry Summer | TV Reporter | TV Film |
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