Glenn Wheeler

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Glenn Wheeler
Born (1960-04-21) 21 April 1960 (age 63)
NationalityAustralian
Occupations
  • Journalist
  • Radio presenter
  • Television presenter
Years active2002–2015
Employer(s) 2GB and Seven Network

Glenn Wheeler OAM (born 21 April 1960) is an Australian media personality and former radio and television presenter. [1]

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Career

After working in sales and marketing for many years, doing master of ceremonies work on the side, Wheeler joined Sydney radio station 2GB in 2002 as the weekend midnight to dawn presenter. He then presented Saturday Nights on 2GB, the Travel Show on 2GB on Sunday mornings, and the 2CH Breakfast Show from Monday to Saturday.

In 2007, Wheeler joined The Morning Show , which screens nationwide on the Seven Network, as an infomercial presenter. He remained with the show until his 2015 accident.

Personal life

Wheeler is married to Michelle and they have three adult children. [2]

On 1 February 2015, Wheeler was involved in a motor scooter accident in the southern Sydney suburb of Woolooware. He had "a severed artery in one leg and other significant injuries to various parts of his body", including "some bleeding on the brain." [3] He was airlifted to St George Hospital and placed in an induced coma. [4] On 2 February Wheeler underwent surgery on his pelvis and leg. His condition afterwards was described as "stable". [3] In August 2015 it was reported that he had been "recovering in a brain rehab unit for several months", [5] which he has since left. As of 2021 he resides in a care home in Sylvania, New South Wales. [1]

In 2021 he was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for his media career and charity work. [6] [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Glenn Wheeler receives 'richly deserved' OAM in Australia Day Honours". The Leader. 25 January 2021. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
  2. "Glenn Wheeler (2GB biography)". 2gb.com. Archived from the original on 2 February 2015. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
  3. 1 2 "Seven's Glenn Wheeler stable after surgery". Herald Sun . Australia. Australian Associated Press. 2 February 2015. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
  4. Patrick Begley (1 February 2015). "TV and radio presenter Glenn Wheeler in coma after scooter crash". The Sydney Morning Herald . Retrieved 1 February 2015.
  5. Betchert, Kahlia (4 August 2015). "Wheeler appeal to recover costs". St George and Sutherland Shire Leader. Fairfax Media. p. 2.
  6. "TV and radio favourite Glenn Wheeler recognised with OAM in Australia Day honours". 7news.com. 26 January 2021. Retrieved 17 October 2021.