Rob Palmer (presenter)

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Rob Palmer
Born (1975-04-15) 15 April 1975 (age 49)
Australia
MediumTelevision
NationalityAustralian
Notable works and rolesPresenter on Better Homes and Gardens , winner of Dancing with the Stars in 2010, Triple M Central Coast Radio Presenter.

Rob Palmer (born 15 April 1975) is an Australian television presenter. He is best known for presenting the Do It Yourself segments on several lifestyle programs on the Seven Network.He is currently a presenter on 107.7 Triple M Central Coast.[ citation needed ]

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Career

Palmer appeared on Channel Seven's Room For Improvement program (2001–2003), and also on the short-lived House Calls to the Rescue.

In 2004, he became the DIY section presenter on Better Homes and Gardens . [1] At the end of December 2014, it was reported that his contract with Channel Seven was not renewed. [2]

He won the 10th season of Dancing with the Stars in 2010. [3]

Personal life

Palmer married British former television presenter Gwenllian Jones in 2003. As of December 2014, they have one son and two daughters. [1] He has type 1 diabetes, diagnosed when he was aged seven. [1] Grew up in the Hills District of Sydney NSW. Attended: St Michaels Catholic Primary at Baulkham Hills. High School; St Ignatius College Riverview.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Rob Palmer-DIY and Renovating Expert. Better Homes and Gardens. 29 November 2007. Retrieved 16 February 2010
  2. "Celebrity". 23 December 2014.
  3. "Rob Palmer wins Dancing With The Stars | Herald Sun". Archived from the original on 14 June 2011.