Birth Name: | Alexander James Brooker |
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Birth Place: | Ashford, Kent, England |
Father: | Gordan Brooker |
Spouse: | Lynsey Brooker |
Ethnicity: | White |
Eye Color: | Grey |
Hair Color: | Brown |
Date of Birth: | 15/05/1984 |
Age: | 40 years old |
Nationality: | British |
College: | Liverpool John Moores University |
American journalist Alex Brooker was born on 15th May 1984 as Alexander James Brooker in Ashford, Kent, England. Besides, journalist, he is also a presenter and comedian. Alex is popular for television work for The Last Leg and Very British Problem with Channel 4.
He is suspected to have millions of Net Worth and earning from his career is the main source of Alex’s income.
Alex was born in England with arm malformation and a twisted leg which was separated when he was small. Alex Brooker has been wearing an artificial leg since then. His father name is Gordon Brookner and his mother is Elaine Brooker.
In 2016, Alex celebrated Christmas with his father and siblings including Lenny Brooker, Ashley Brooker, Eli Brooker, Tom Brooker, and Edward Brooker and posted a family photo on his Instagram account.
Often people ask whether he is the brother of a critic Charlie Brooker, however, Alex is not related to Charlie Brooker. Alex attended The North Knatchbull School in Ashford, Kent and later graduated from Liverpool John Moores University in 2006.
When Alex was in his early career he worked as a part-time writer for the UK Newspaper named Liverpool to echo. As of 18th April 2018, he is working as a sports journalist for the news agency company called Press Association. Alex was also the part of the Great Britain Talent ID shooting programme and was a reporter at the BT Paralympic World Cup, it is the multi-sport event for differently abled athletes in 2011.
The same year, Alex was also the reporter of IBSA Judo European Championships.
In 2012, Alex joined Channel 4 with Half a Million Quid Talent Search. He was not alone when he the broadcasting company, they entered with several others where he put the skills polished as a student and practice interviewing athletes competing during the games.
Check out the video of Alex Brooker reporting in Channel 4’s Half-Million quid Talent Search.
Since 25th January 2015, Alex has been a co-host along with other two hosts Adam Hills and Josh Widdicombe on the TV series named The Last Leg.
Alex Brooker with his associates (Adam Hills and Josh Widdicombe) of The Last Leg
Image source: Digital Spy
On 1st August 2013, Alex Brooker became popular among the general public for hosting a documentary titled My Perfect Body, the documentary is about the body image.
Also See: Alex Brooker’s Wedding with Lynsey Brooker
In January and February 2014, Alex became the co-presenter of the celebrity reality show The Jump on Channel 4 opposing another television presenter Davina McCall. The first season of The Jump was broadcasted over nine nights. However, Alex didn’t make his appearance in the second series according to the Channel 4.
In 2016, Alex began presenting The Superhuman Show on Channel 4. In 2017, he made his appearance on TV series The Crystal Maze, the TV series is hosted by comedian Richard Ayoade.
Moreover, Alex has become an example to the world that there is nothing wrong to want more for self and to be ambitious even suffering from the physical disability.
According to the Glass Door, The average salary of a journalist/reporter in England is 41,510 British Pound ($59284.37). Alex must be earning an amount in six figures as his career and fame have risen since he became the part of television series The Last Leg.
Also See: Alex Brooker Net Worth Details
Alex has a vast knowledge of Paralympic, Alex is also the diehard supporter of Arsenal F.C.
He is always happy when he is watching Arsenal game, however, he was devastated and break down in tears in the press box when Arsenal lost the 2006 Champions League final.
Alex has been married to Lynsey Brooker since November 2014. The couple has posted lots wedding images on their Pinterest account.
Alex Brooker and Lynsey Brooker on the day of their wedding
Image source: Pinterest
Journalist Alex and his wife Lynsey Brooker are blessed with a baby boy, however, the named of the baby has not been revealed by the couple.
Alex Brooker’s cute moment with his son.
Image source: Alex Brooker Instagram
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