Chris Hollins Biography

Fast Facts

• Is a supporter of the children's cancer charity CLIC Sargent and an ambassador for the Gold Challenge
• Attended Durham University and Oxford University, where he played cricket
• Is the son of John Hollins, a footballer for England, and the nephew of David Hollins, a goalkeeper for Newcastle United
• Started out as a sports reporter for Channel One TV before joining Sky Sports in 1994
• Quote: "Sport is an incredible thing․ It has the ability to excite, unite and some times divide us․ It can give us such wonderful highs and then such incredible lows․"
• Best known as the sports correspondent for "Breakfast" and as the winner of season seven of "Strictly Come Dancing․"
• Joined BBC News in 1999 and became the host of "Breakfast" in 2005, replacing Rob Bonnet
• Has also served as a host for "Watchdog," "Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two," and "Cash in the Celebrity Attic․"
• Has covered the 2002 World Cup, the 2010 World Cup, and the 2007 Masters golf tournament