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{{Short description|Australian television/radio presenter and motor racing driver}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Grant Denyer
| name = Grant Denyer
| image = Targa Tasmania 2015 (17161353380).jpg
| image = Grant Denyer at Flickerfest (8369366333).jpg
| caption = Denyer in 2015
| caption = Denyer in 2013
| birth_name = Grant Craig Denyer
| birth_name = Grant Craig Denyer
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1977|9|12}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1977|09|12}}
| birth_place = [[Gosford]], [[New South Wales]], Australia
| birth_place = [[Gosford, New South Wales|Gosford]], [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]
| nationality = Australian
| residence = [[Bathurst, New South Wales|Bathurst]], [[New South Wales]], Australia
| occupation = {{hlist|Television and radio presenter|Motor racing driver}}
| nationality = Australian
| years active = 1997−present
| occupation = Television and radio presenter, motor racing driver
| employer = [[Network 10]]
| height = 5’4”
| known_for = {{hlist|''[[Family Feud (2014 Australian game show)|Family Feud]]''|''[[Dancing with the Stars (Australian TV series)|Dancing with the Stars]]''|''[[Celebrity Name Game (Australian game show)|Celebrity Name Game]]''|''[[Deal or No Deal (Australian game show)|Deal or No Deal]]''}}
| employer = [[Network 10]]
| networth =
| known_for = ''[[Dancing with the Stars (Australian TV series)|Dancing with the Stars]]''<br>''[[Celebrity Name Game (Australian game show)|Celebrity Name Game]]''
| spouse = {{marriage|Cheryl Rogers|2010}}
| height =
| networth =
| children = 3
| spouse = {{marriage|Cheryl Rogers|2010}}
| website = {{url|grantdenyer.com.au}}
| children = 2
| website = {{url|grantdenyer.com.au}}
}}
}}


'''Grant Craig Denyer''' (born 12 September 1977)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1489101/|title=Grant Denyer|website=IMDb|access-date=22 October 2017}}</ref> is an Australian television and radio presenter and motor racing driver, who has worked for several television networks, including [[Seven Network]] and [[Network 10]], mostly serving as a presenter. He co-hosts ''[[Dancing with the Stars (Australian TV series)|Dancing with the Stars]]'' with [[Amanda Keller]] and hosts ''[[Celebrity Name Game (Australian game show)|Celebrity Name Game]]'', both on [[Network 10]].
'''Grant Craig Denyer''' (born 12 September 1977<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1489101/|title=Grant Denyer|website=IMDb|access-date=22 October 2017}}</ref>) is an Australian television and radio presenter and motor racing driver, who has worked for several television networks, including [[Seven Network]] and [[Network 10]], mostly serving as a presenter. He previously hosted
''[[Family Feud (2014 Australian game show)|Family Feud]]'' and ''[[Australia's Got Talent]]''. Currently, he hosts Network 10's main game show ''[[Deal or No Deal (Australian game show)|Deal or No Deal]].''


At 5’4” in height, he won a [[Gold Logie Award for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television]].<ref>http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-07-02/grant-denyer-gold-logie-2018/9931084</ref>
In 2018, he won a [[Gold Logie Award for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-07-02/grant-denyer-gold-logie-2018/9931084|title = Grant Denyer with the 2018 Gold Logie|website = [[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]]|date = 2 July 2018}}</ref>


==Television career==
==Television career==
In 1997, Denyer began his career in the media, he gained a position at [[Prime Television]] in [[Wagga Wagga, New South Wales|Wagga Wagga]] as a news reporter and journalist.<ref name="ABC">{{cite web|last=Huntsdale|first=Justin|title=The rise (and crash) and rise of Grant Denyer|url=http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2010/09/27/3022666.htm|work=ABC Western Plains|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|accessdate=30 December 2010|date=27 September 2010}}</ref> He moved to Sydney to work as V8 Supercar pit reporter for [[Network Ten]], when he caught the eye of television Producer [[Adam Boland]].
In 1997, Denyer began his career in the media with a position at [[Prime Television]] in [[Wagga Wagga, New South Wales|Wagga Wagga]] as a news reporter and journalist.<ref name="ABC">{{cite web|last=Huntsdale|first=Justin|title=The rise (and crash) and rise of Grant Denyer|url=http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2010/09/27/3022666.htm|work=ABC Western Plains|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|access-date=30 December 2010|date=27 September 2010}}</ref> He moved to Sydney to work as V8 Supercar pit reporter for [[Network Ten]], when he caught the eye of television producer [[Adam Boland]].


Boland saw the potential in Grant and offered him full-time position as the weather presenter on the relaunched ''[[Sunrise (Australian TV program)|Sunrise]]'' program from 2004 until the end of 2006. Denyer left this position in December 2006 due to wanting to spend more time with his family {{citation needed|date=December 2016}}, though he remained as a roving reporter for the [[Breakfast television|breakfast program]] ''[[Sunrise (Australian TV program)|Sunrise]]''.
Boland saw the potential in Denyer and offered him full-time position as the weather presenter on the relaunched ''[[Sunrise (Australian TV program)|Sunrise]]'' program from 2004 until the end of 2006. Denyer left this position in December 2006 due to wanting to spend more time with his family, though he remained as a roving reporter for the [[Breakfast television|breakfast program]] ''[[Sunrise (Australian TV program)|Sunrise]]''.


[[File:Grant Denyer presenting Sunrise weather in Cootamundra in 2005.jpg|thumb|left|Denyer filming a weather segment for Sunrise]]
[[File:Grant Denyer presenting Sunrise weather in Cootamundra in 2005.jpg|thumb|right|Denyer filming a weather segment for ''Sunrise'']]


Denyer won the fourth series of ''[[Dancing with the Stars (Australian TV series)|Dancing with the Stars]]'', and also hosted the celebrity duet singing competition ''[[It Takes Two (Australian television)|It Takes Two]]'' from 2006 to 2008. Denyer has also presented ''All Time Greatest Aussie Bloopers'', ''[[Guinness World Records]]'' with co-host [[Shelley Craft]], and ''[[Australia's Got Talent]]''. Denyer is the holder of 5 official Guinness World Records.<ref>http://www.grantdenyer.com.au/guinness-world-record-holder.html</ref>
Denyer won the fourth series of ''[[Dancing with the Stars (Australian TV series)|Dancing with the Stars]]'' and also hosted the celebrity duet singing competition ''[[It Takes Two (Australian television)|It Takes Two]]'' from 2006 to 2008. He has also presented ''All Time Greatest Aussie Bloopers'', ''[[Guinness World Records]]'' with co-host [[Shelley Craft]] and ''[[Australia's Got Talent]]''. He is the holder of five official Guinness World Records.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.grantdenyer.com.au/guiness-world-record-holder.html | title=Guiness World Record Holder }}</ref>


From 2006 to 2011, he was the host of ''[[Carols in the Domain]]'' in Sydney.<ref>(16 January 2015) [http://mobile.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/family-feud-host-grant-denyer-in-talks-with-channel-10-to-do-an-extra-prime-time-tv-show/story-e6frfmyi-1227186835810 "Family Feud host Grant Denyer in talks with Channel 10 to do an extra prime time TV show"]</ref>
From 2006 to 2011, he was the host of ''[[Carols in the Domain]]'' in Sydney.<ref>(16 January 2015) [http://mobile.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/family-feud-host-grant-denyer-in-talks-with-channel-10-to-do-an-extra-prime-time-tv-show/story-e6frfmyi-1227186835810 "Family Feud host Grant Denyer in talks with Channel 10 to do an extra prime time TV show"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150213112412/http://mobile.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/family-feud-host-grant-denyer-in-talks-with-channel-10-to-do-an-extra-prime-time-tv-show/story-e6frfmyi-1227186835810 |date=13 February 2015 }}</ref>


In 2007, his race and television career saw him both racing and being a part of the commentary team featuring [[Neil Crompton]], [[Matthew White (journalist)|Matthew White]], [[Mark Beretta]] and Daniel Gibson to report on the [[V8 Supercar]] Series. {{Citation needed|date=January 2017}}
In 2007, his race and television career saw him both racing and being a part of the commentary team featuring [[Neil Crompton]], [[Matthew White (journalist)|Matthew White]], [[Mark Beretta]] and Daniel Gibson to report on the [[V8 Supercar]] Series.


In January 2010, Denyer returned to ''Sunrise'' as weather presenter, succeeding [[Fifi Box]] who became Entertainment editor. Grant remained weather presenter until he resigned in March 2013 to spend more time with his family.<ref name="TST">{{cite news|last=Clune|first=Richard|title=Denyer granted new Sunrise |url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/sunday-telegraph/denyer-granted-new-sunrise/story-e6frewt9-1225822846356|accessdate=30 December 2010|work=The Sunday Telegraph|date=24 January 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/entertainment/television/grant-denyer-calling-it-a-long-day/story-e6freeul-1226607962375 | title=Grant Denyer quits Seven breakfast show Sunrise | first=Elle | last=Halliwell | publisher=Adelaide Now | date=28 March 2013 | accessdate=2 April 2013 }}</ref> He also hosted the short-lived [[Iron Chef Australia]], in 2010.<ref>[http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/grant-denyer-to-host-iron-chef-australia-20100910-154im.html Grant Denyer to host Iron Chef Australia | The Age 10 September 2010. Retrieved 28 August 2013]</ref>
In January 2010, Denyer returned to ''Sunrise'' as weather presenter, succeeding [[Fifi Box]] who became Entertainment editor. Grant remained weather presenter until he resigned in March 2013 to spend more time with his family.<ref name="TST">{{cite news|last=Clune|first=Richard|title=Denyer granted new Sunrise |url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/sunday-telegraph/denyer-granted-new-sunrise/story-e6frewt9-1225822846356|access-date=30 December 2010|work=The Sunday Telegraph|date=24 January 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/entertainment/television/grant-denyer-calling-it-a-long-day/story-e6freeul-1226607962375 | title=Grant Denyer quits Seven breakfast show Sunrise | first=Elle | last=Halliwell | publisher=Adelaide Now | date=28 March 2013 | access-date=2 April 2013 }}</ref> He also hosted the short-lived [[Iron Chef Australia]], in 2010.<ref>[http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/grant-denyer-to-host-iron-chef-australia-20100910-154im.html Grant Denyer to host Iron Chef Australia | The Age 10 September 2010. Retrieved 28 August 2013]</ref>


In late 2013, Denyer hosted ''[[Slide Show (TV series)|Slide Show]]''. He also has hosted the current series of ''[[Million Dollar Minute]]'' which first aired on 16 September 2013. On 29 November 2013, Denyer resigned due to 'family reasons' and he was replaced by ''[[Weekend Sunrise]]'' sports presenter [[Simon Reeve (Australian television presenter)|Simon Reeve]].<ref>[http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2013/11/grant-denyer-quits-million-dollar-minute-simon-reeve-to-host.html Grant Denyer quits Million Dollar Minute. Simon Reeve to host], ''TV Tonight'', 29 November 2013</ref>
In late 2013, Denyer hosted ''[[Slide Show (TV series)|Slide Show]]''. He hosted a series of ''[[Million Dollar Minute]]'' which first aired on 16 September 2013. On 29 November 2013, Denyer resigned due to 'family reasons' and he was replaced by ''[[Weekend Sunrise]]'' sports presenter [[Simon Reeve (Australian television presenter)|Simon Reeve]].<ref>[http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2013/11/grant-denyer-quits-million-dollar-minute-simon-reeve-to-host.html Grant Denyer quits Million Dollar Minute. Simon Reeve to host], ''TV Tonight'', 29 November 2013</ref>


In 2014, Denyer joined [[Network Ten]] as the host of a revived version of game show ''[[Family Feud (2014 Australian game show)|Family Feud]]''.<ref>[http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/under-pressure-can-grant-denyers-family-feud-revive-tens-fortunes-20140627-zsnqd.html "Under pressure: can Grant Denyer's Family Feud revive Ten's fortunes?"], ''Sydney Morning Herald'' (Australia), 27 June 2014.</ref> Denyer has described himself as a "Workaholic".<ref>[http://mobile.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/grant-denyer-on-sunrise-role-i-thought-i-was-invincible-and-i-fed-up/story-e6frfmyi-1226989104065 "Grant Denyer on Sunrise role: 'I thought I was invincible and I f***ed up'"] (15 January 2014)</ref>
In 2014, Denyer joined [[Network Ten]] as the host of a revived version of game show ''[[Family Feud (2014 Australian game show)|Family Feud]]''.<ref>[https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/under-pressure-can-grant-denyers-family-feud-revive-tens-fortunes-20140627-zsnqd.html "Under pressure: can Grant Denyer's Family Feud revive Ten's fortunes?"], ''Sydney Morning Herald'' (Australia), 27 June 2014.</ref> Denyer has described himself as a "workaholic".<ref>[http://mobile.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/grant-denyer-on-sunrise-role-i-thought-i-was-invincible-and-i-fed-up/story-e6frfmyi-1226989104065 "Grant Denyer on Sunrise role: 'I thought I was invincible and I f***ed up'"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150213112408/http://mobile.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/grant-denyer-on-sunrise-role-i-thought-i-was-invincible-and-i-fed-up/story-e6frfmyi-1226989104065 |date=13 February 2015 }} (15 January 2014)</ref>


In 2015, Denyer co-hosted ''[[The Great Australian Spelling Bee]]'' alongside [[Chrissie Swan]].
In 2015, Denyer co-hosted ''[[The Great Australian Spelling Bee]]'' alongside [[Chrissie Swan]].


In 2016, he also had a guest appearance on ''[[Neighbours]]'' for ''Family Feud'' on episode 7477. {{Citation needed|date=January 2017}}
In 2016, he also had a guest appearance on ''[[Neighbours]]'' for ''Family Feud'' on episode 7477.


In 2018, Denyer hosted an Australian version of ''[[Game of Games]]''.
In 2018, Denyer hosted an Australian version of ''[[Game of Games]]''.


In 2019, Denyer started co-hosting ''[[Dancing with the Stars (Australian TV series)|Dancing with the Stars]]'' alongside [[Amanda Keller]] and started hosting ''[[Celebrity Name Game (Australian game show)|Celebrity Name Game]]''.
In 2019, Denyer co-hosted ''[[Dancing with the Stars (Australian TV series)|Dancing with the Stars]]'' alongside [[Amanda Keller]] and hosted ''[[Celebrity Name Game (Australian game show)|Celebrity Name Game]]''.

In 2021, he appeared as a contestant on the seventh season of Network 10's [[I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (Australian TV series)|''I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!'' Australia]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Grant Denyer {{!}} I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! |url=https://10play.com.au/im-a-celebrity-get-me-out-of-here/celebrities/season-7/grant-denyer/pa210103bxwte |access-date=2024-02-19 |website=10 play |language=en-AU}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=4 January 2021 |title=I'm a Celeb Australia 2021: All of this year's stars revealed |url=https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/reality-tv/im-a-celebrity/im-a-celeb-australia-2021-all-of-this-years-stars-revealed/news-story/508c6154829d9ec99c7596d754261e6f |website=News.com.au}}</ref> He ended up placing second overall, behind winner [[Abbie Chatfield]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-01-29 |title=A shot at the crown: Grant Denyer in line to be King of the Jungle |url=https://www.westernadvocate.com.au/story/7104628/a-shot-at-the-crown-grant-denyer-in-line-to-be-king-of-the-jungle/ |access-date=2024-02-19 |website=The Canberra Times |language=en-AU}}</ref>

In 2023, Denyer competed on the [[The Amazing Race Australia 7|seventh season]] of ''[[The Amazing Race Australia]]'' with his wife, Cheryl.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://10play.com.au/the-amazing-race-australia/articles/the-amazing-race-australia-celebrity-edition-meet-the-11-teams/tpa230608jmecn|title=The Amazing Race Australia Celebrity Edition: Meet The 11 Teams|work=[[10Play]]|date=9 June 2023|access-date=9 June 2023}}</ref> In the second leg of the race in [[Agra]], [[India]], he collapsed due to the extreme heat, reaching 45 °C (113 °F). He had to be driven to the pit stop for that leg of the race after all other racers had finished, and was subsequently bedridden for seven weeks afterwards. He speculated this was due to his severe mould allergy, as one of the challenges involved handling cow manure.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Baker |first=Danica |date=2023-10-06 |title=Interview: Grant Denyer was 'completely bedridden' for 7 weeks after The Amazing Race |url=https://www.chattr.com.au/06/10/2023/interview-grant-denyer-the-amazing-race-australia/ |access-date=2023-10-29 |website=Chattr |language=en-AU}}</ref>

In 2023, Denyer was announced as the new host of ''[[Deal or No Deal (Australian game show)|Deal or No Deal]]'' for [[Network 10]] replacing [[Andrew O'Keefe]].<ref name="DONDRevival2">{{Cite web |last=Laidlaw |first=Kyle |date=24 October 2023 |title=GRANT DENYER returns to the 6pm timeslot to host DEAL OR NO DEAL on CHANNEL 10 in 2024 |url=https://tvblackbox.com.au/page/2023/10/24/grant-denyer-returns-to-the-6pm-timeslot-to-host-deal-or-no-deal-on-channel-10-in-2024/ |access-date=3 January 2024 |website=TV Blackbox}}</ref><ref name="DONDRevival1" />It premiered on 29 January 2024.


===Television===
===Television===
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! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
|-
| 2004–2006, 2010–2013
| 2004–06, 2010–13
| ''[[Sunrise (Australian TV program)|Sunrise]]''
| ''[[Sunrise (Australian TV program)|Sunrise]]''
| Weather Presenter
| Weather presenter
|
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|-
|-
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| 2006
| 2006
| ''[[Dancing with the Stars (Australian TV series)|Dancing with the Stars]]''
| ''[[Dancing with the Stars (Australian TV series)|Dancing with the Stars]]''
| Contestant; Winner
| Contestant
|Winner
|
|-
| 2006
| ''[[Deal or No Deal (Australian game show)|Deal or No Deal (Andrew O'Keefe)]]''
| Contestant, wins $1,000 for a home viewer, which in case #4
|-
|-
| 2006–2008
| 2006–08
| ''[[It Takes Two (Australian TV series)|It Takes Two]]''
| ''[[It Takes Two (Australian TV series)|It Takes Two]]''
| Host
| Host
|
|
|-
|-
| 2006–2011
| 2006–11
| ''[[Carols in the Domain]]''
| ''[[Carols in the Domain]]''
| Co-Host
| Co-host
|
|
|-
|-
| 2007–2012
| 2007–12
| ''[[Australia's Got Talent]]''
| ''[[Australia's Got Talent]]''
| Host
| Host
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| 2010
| 2010
| ''[[Iron Chef Australia]]''
| ''[[Iron Chef Australia]]''
| Co-Host
| Co-host
|
|
|-
|-
| 2013
| 2013
| ''[[SlideShow (TV series)|SlideShow]]''
| ''[[SlideShow (TV series)|SlideShow]]''
| Host
| rowspan="3" | Host
|
|
|-
|-
| 2013
| 2013
| ''[[Million Dollar Minute]]''
| ''[[Million Dollar Minute]]''
| Host
| Original host
| Original host
|-
|-
| 2014–2020
| 2014–18
| ''[[Family Feud (2014 Australian game show)|Family Feud]]''
| ''[[Family Feud (2014 Australian game show)|Family Feud]]''
| Host
|
|
|-
|-
| 2015
| 2015, 2018, 2024
| ''[[Have You Been Paying Attention?]]''
| ''[[Have You Been Paying Attention?]]''
| Guest Quiz Master
| Guest quiz master
|
|
|-
|-
| 2015–2016
| 2015–16
| ''[[The Great Australian Spelling Bee]]''
| ''[[The Great Australian Spelling Bee]]''
| Co-Host
| Co-host
| with [[Chrissie Swan]]
| with [[Chrissie Swan]]
|-
|-
| 2016–2018
| 2016–18
| ''[[All Star Family Feud]]''
| ''[[All Star Family Feud]]''
| Host
| Host
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| ''[[Game of Games]]''
| ''[[Game of Games]]''
| Host
| Host
| <ref name="2018roles">{{cite news|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2018/09/ten-confirms-variety-show-scoops.html|last=Knox|first=David|date=9 September 2018 |title=TEN confirms variety show scoops|newspaper=TV Tonight |publisher= |access-date=9 September 2018}}</ref>
| <ref name="2018roles">{{cite news|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2018/09/ten-confirms-variety-show-scoops.html|last=Knox|first=David|date=9 September 2018 |title=TEN confirms variety show scoops|newspaper=TV Tonight |access-date=9 September 2018}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2019–2020
| 2019–present
| ''[[Dancing with the Stars (Australian TV series)|Dancing with the Stars]]''
| ''[[Dancing with the Stars (Australian TV series)|Dancing with the Stars]]''
| Co-Host
| Co-host
| with [[Amanda Keller]]
| with [[Amanda Keller]]
|-
|-
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| 2019
| 2019
| ''[[Hughesy, We Have a Problem]]''
| ''[[Hughesy, We Have a Problem]]''
| Celebrity Problem
| Celebrity problem
|
|
|-
|-
| 2019–2020
| 2019–present
| ''[[Celebrity Name Game (Australian game show)|Celebrity Name Game]]''
| ''[[Celebrity Name Game (Australian game show)|Celebrity Name Game]]''
| Host
| Host
| <ref name="2018roles"/>
| <ref name="2018roles"/>
|-
| 2020
| ''[[Drunk History]]''
| Captain Thunderbolt
|
|-
| 2021
| ''[[I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (Australian TV series)|I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!]]''
| rowspan="4" | Contestant
|
|-
| 2022
| ''[[Dancing with the Stars (Australian TV series)|Dancing with the Stars]]''
|Winner
|-
| 2022
| ''[[The Chase Australia]]'': Celebrity special
|-
| 2023
| ''[[The Amazing Race Australia]]''
| 2023 Movie time Australia Contestant
| | 2023 Movie time Australia As chasers
|2024–present
|''[[Deal or No Deal (Australian game show)|Deal or No Deal]]'' <ref name="DONDRevival1">{{cite web |date=24 October 2023 |title=Deal Or No Deal Returns in 2024, Hosted By Grant Denyer. |url=https://www.paramountanz.com.au/news-and-insights/deal-or-no-deal-returns-in-2024-hosted-by-grant-denyer/ |access-date=3 January 2024 |publisher=[[Paramount Networks UK & Australia]]}}</ref><ref name="DONDRevival2" />
|Host
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|}
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Denyer has been nominated four times for the [[Logie Award for Best Presenter]] award at the [[TV Week Logie Awards]]. He was nominated in 2007, 2008 and 2009 for his roles on ''It Takes Two'' and on ''Australia's Got Talent'' (in 2009). He was nominated again in 2015 for his role in ''Family Feud''.
Denyer has been nominated four times for the [[Logie Award for Best Presenter]] award at the [[TV Week Logie Awards]]. He was nominated in 2007, 2008 and 2009 for his roles on ''It Takes Two'' and on ''Australia's Got Talent'' (in 2009). He was nominated again in 2015 for his role in ''Family Feud''.


In 2006, Denyer was recognised by voters in the TV Fugly Awards as being Australia's Spunkiest Male TV Personality.<ref>[http://www.fugly.com.au/awards/2006/ "2006 Fuglies"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060919051101/http://www.fugly.com.au/awards/2006/ |date=19 September 2006 }}, ''Fugly Awards'', retrieved 2006</ref> Grant has been voted 'sexiest presenter on TV' by a Melbourne Metro magazine poll plus he was voted the most datable male by (Australian) New Woman magazine.<ref>[http://www.grantdenyer.com.au/event-hosting-cont-.html Grant Denyer Resume] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150213113307/http://www.grantdenyer.com.au/event-hosting-cont-.html |date=13 February 2015 }}</ref>
In 2006, Denyer was recognised by voters in the TV Fugly Awards as being Australia's Spunkiest Male TV Personality.<ref>[http://www.fugly.com.au/awards/2006/ "2006 Fuglies"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060919051101/http://www.fugly.com.au/awards/2006/ |date=19 September 2006 }}, ''Fugly Awards'', retrieved 2006</ref> Grant has been voted "sexiest presenter on TV" by a Melbourne Metro magazine poll, and he was voted the most datable male by (Australian) ''New Woman'' magazine.<ref>[http://www.grantdenyer.com.au/event-hosting-cont-.html Grant Denyer Resume] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150213113307/http://www.grantdenyer.com.au/event-hosting-cont-.html |date=13 February 2015 }}</ref>


In 2016, Denyer won the silver Logie award for Best Entertainment Program for ''Family Feud''.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/logies/gold-logie-2016-winner-waleed-aly-stuns-with-powerful-speech-20160508-gopg7c.html | title=Gold Logie 2016 winner Waleed Aly stuns with powerful speech | last1=Idato| first1=Michael|date=9 May 2016| website= The Age| publisher=Fairfax Media| accessdate=23 August 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/2016/05/08/logies-2016_n_9863614.html | title= Logie Awards 2016: All the Winners | last1=Naughton| first1=Julia|date=9 May 2016| website= The Huffington Post Australia | publisher=The Huffington Post Australia Pty Ltd| accessdate=23 August 2016}}</ref>
In 2016, Denyer won the silver Logie award for Best Entertainment Program for ''Family Feud''.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/logies/gold-logie-2016-winner-waleed-aly-stuns-with-powerful-speech-20160508-gopg7c.html | title=Gold Logie 2016 winner Waleed Aly stuns with powerful speech | last1=Idato| first1=Michael|date=9 May 2016| website= The Age| publisher=Fairfax Media| access-date=23 August 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/2016/05/08/logies-2016_n_9863614.html | title= Logie Awards 2016: All the Winners | last1=Naughton| first1=Julia|date=9 May 2016| website= The Huffington Post Australia | publisher=The Huffington Post Australia Pty Ltd| access-date=23 August 2016}}</ref>


In 2018, Denyer was nominated for a Gold Logie for the third year in a row, which he won, as well as winning [[Logie Award for Most Popular Presenter]].
In 2018, Denyer was nominated for a Gold Logie for the third year in a row, which he won, as well as winning [[Logie Award for Most Popular Presenter]].


== Radio career ==
== Radio career ==
In December 2017, [[Southern Cross Austereo]] announced that Denyer would be joining [[2Day FM]] to host the ''Em, Grant and Ed'' breakfast show with comedians [[Em Rusciano]] and [[Ed Kavalee]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/radio/grant-denyers-surprising-move-family-feud-host-joins-em-ruscianos-radio-show/news-story/39bafbb160e37c9e68f34475adc2b324|title=Can Grant Denyer save Em Rusciano's struggling radio show?|work=NewsComAu|access-date=8 December 2017}}</ref> Ash London joined the show in 2019 replacing Rusciano.
In December 2017, [[Southern Cross Austereo]] announced that Denyer would be joining [[2Day FM]] to host the ''Em, Grant and Ed'' breakfast show with comedians [[Em Rusciano]] and [[Ed Kavalee]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/radio/grant-denyers-surprising-move-family-feud-host-joins-em-ruscianos-radio-show/news-story/39bafbb160e37c9e68f34475adc2b324|title=Can Grant Denyer save Em Rusciano's struggling radio show?|work=NewsComAu|access-date=8 December 2017}}</ref> [[Ash London]] joined the show in 2019 replacing Rusciano.


In August 2019, Southern Cross Austereo announced that ''Grant, Ed and Ash'' would finish on Friday 16 August due to taking a 'new direction'. ''Grant, Ed and Ash'' was replaced by a music focused show.
In August 2019, Southern Cross Austereo announced that ''Grant, Ed and Ash'' would finish on Friday 16 August due to taking a 'new direction'. ''Grant, Ed and Ash'' was replaced by a music focused show.
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== Recording career ==
== Recording career ==
In December 2018, Denyer released his debut single, "[[Driving Home for Christmas]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/driving-home-for-christmas-single/1444638516|title=Driving Home for Christmas - single|publisher=iTunes Australia|accessdate=7 December 2018}}</ref>
In December 2018, Denyer released his debut single, "Driving Home for Christmas".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/driving-home-for-christmas-single/1444638516|title=Driving Home for Christmas - single|date=7 December 2018|publisher=iTunes Australia|access-date=7 December 2018}}</ref>


==Motor racing==
==Motor racing==
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| retired =
| retired =
| related to = Craig Denyer (father)
| related to = Craig Denyer (father)
| last series = [[Supercars Dunlop Series]] <BR>[[Australian GT Championship]]
| last series = [[Supercars Dunlop Series]] <br />[[Australian GT Championship]]
| years active = 2005–16
| years active = 2005–2016
| teams = [[Dick Johnson Racing]]<br>[[Speed FX Racing]]<br>[[MW Motorsport]]<BR>[[Tekno Autosports]]
| teams = [[Dick Johnson Racing]]<br />[[Speed FX Racing]]<br />[[MW Motorsport]]<br />[[Tekno Autosports]]
| starts = 75
| starts = 75
| wins = 4
| wins = 4
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| best finish = 4th
| best finish = 4th
| year = [[2009 Fujitsu V8 Supercar Series]]
| year = [[2009 Fujitsu V8 Supercar Series]]
| prev series = [[V8 Utes]]<br>[[Dunlop V8 Supercar Series|V8 Supercar Development Series]]<br>[[V8 Supercars]]<br>[[Australian Mini Challenge]]<br>[[Australian GT Championship]]
| prev series = [[V8 Utes]]<br />[[Dunlop V8 Supercar Series|V8 Supercar Development Series]]<br />[[V8 Supercars]]<br />[[Australian Mini Challenge]]<br />[[Australian GT Championship]]
| prev series years = 2001–05<br>2005–16<br>2006–11<br>2008–09<br>2015–
| prev series years = 2001–2005<br />2005–2016<br />2006–2011<br />2008–2009<br />2015
| titles = [[V8 Utes]] Summer Series<br>[[Australian Endurance Championship]]
| titles = [[V8 Utes]] Summer Series<br />[[Australian Endurance Championship]]
| title years = 2004<br>2016
| title years = 2004<br />2016
| awards = Mike Kable V8 Supercar Rookie of the Year
| awards = Mike Kable V8 Supercar Rookie of the Year
| award years = 2005
| award years = 2005
|image=Targa Tasmania 2015 (17161353380).jpg|caption=Denyer with his 2012 Renault Mégane RS265 at the [[Targa Tasmania|2015 Targa Tasmania]]}}
}}
He drove a [[Ford Falcon (Australia)|Ford Falcon]] in the Fujitsu [[V8 Supercar]] series for [[Speed FX Racing]] with [[Michael Caruso (racing driver)|Michael Caruso]] and Daniel Elliot. He debuted with [[Dick Johnson Racing]] in 2005. In the same year he was awarded the ''Mike Kable Rookie of the Year'' prize finishing his debut season in the top 10 (10th).
Denyer drove a [[Ford Falcon (Australia)|Ford Falcon]] in the Fujitsu [[V8 Supercar]] series for [[Speed FX Racing]] with [[Michael Caruso (racing driver)|Michael Caruso]] and Daniel Elliot. He debuted with [[Dick Johnson Racing]] in 2005. In the same year he was awarded the ''Mike Kable Rookie of the Year'' prize finishing his debut season in the top 10 (10th).


In 2006, Denyer raced in the [[Sandown 500]] and the prestigious [[Bathurst 1000]] with DJR and with [[Alex Davison]]. Denyer and Alex came 9th overall at Bathurst. Denyer also had success in tarmac rallying, a podium finish in 2007's Suncoast Rally in which he drove the Les Walkden-prepared [[Subaru Impreza WRX STi]]. {{Citation needed|date=January 2017}} He finished 37.8 seconds behind the Skelta G-Force of Ray Vandersee, and 3.6 seconds clear third place-getter, Matt Close, in his Porsche Turbo. Going into the final stage he trailed Close by 4.7 seconds, and moved ahead of the Porsche to take second place. {{Citation needed|date=December 2016}}
In 2006, Denyer raced in the [[Sandown 500]] and the prestigious [[Bathurst 1000]] with DJR and with [[Alex Davison]]. Denyer and Alex came 9th overall at Bathurst. Denyer also had success in tarmac rallying, achieving a podium finish in 2007's Suncoast Rally in which he drove the Les Walkden-prepared [[Subaru Impreza WRX STi]]. He finished 37.8 seconds behind the Skelta G-Force of Ray Vandersee, and 3.6 seconds clear third place-getter, Matt Close, in his Porsche Turbo. Going into the final stage he trailed Close by 4.7 seconds, and moved ahead of the Porsche to take second place.


In 2002, Denyer competed in the [[2002 Bathurst 24 Hour|Bathurst 24-hour]] Endurance Event, he drove a [[Nissan 200SX]]. In [[2003 Bathurst 24 Hour|2003]] he competed in the same event, this time driving a [[Porsche 996 GT3]] finishing second in his class, sixth overall.
In 2002, Denyer competed in the [[2002 Bathurst 24 Hour|Bathurst 24-hour]] Endurance Event, he drove a [[Nissan 200SX]]. In [[2003 Bathurst 24 Hour|2003]] he competed in the same event, this time driving a [[Porsche 996 GT3]] finishing second in his class, sixth overall.
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Denyer won his first ever Supercars race in the [[Fujitsu V8 Supercar Series|Development Series]] at Sandown on 7 June 2008 in the second race of the weekend. More wins came and Denyer had his best season in 2009, finishing fourth in the [[2009 Fujitsu V8 Supercar Series]].
Denyer won his first ever Supercars race in the [[Fujitsu V8 Supercar Series|Development Series]] at Sandown on 7 June 2008 in the second race of the weekend. More wins came and Denyer had his best season in 2009, finishing fourth in the [[2009 Fujitsu V8 Supercar Series]].


In early 2010 Denyer stated he would no longer be pursuing full season drives in motorsport,<ref name="TST"/><ref>{{cite journal |last=Bannon |first=John |date=27 January – 2 February 2010 |title=Denyer gives it away |journal=Auto Action |issue=1375 |page=7 |publisher=ACP Magazines |location=Sydney }}</ref> however in 2011 Denyer was announced as the lead driver of Shannons-Mars Racing, a V8 Supercar team formed for the purposes of a TV show, the ''[[Shannons Supercar Showdown]]''. Denyer's Bathurst 1000 co-driver was [[Cameron Waters]], winning the competition beating runner-up British racing driver [[Andrew Jordan (racing driver)|Andrew Jordan]]. Waters as of 2016 became a full-time Supercars regular with ProDrive.
In early 2010 Denyer stated he would no longer be pursuing full season drives in motorsport,<ref name="TST"/><ref>{{cite journal |last=Bannon |first=John |date=27 January – 2 February 2010 |title=Denyer gives it away |journal=Auto Action |issue=1375 |page=7 |publisher=ACP Magazines |location=Sydney }}</ref> however in 2011 Denyer was announced as the lead driver of Shannons-Mars Racing, a V8 Supercar team formed for the purposes of a TV show, the ''[[Shannons Supercar Showdown]]''. Denyer's Bathurst 1000 co-driver was [[Cam Waters]], winning the competition beating runner-up British racing driver [[Andrew Jordan (racing driver)|Andrew Jordan]]. Waters as of 2016 became a full-time Supercars regular with ProDrive.


Denyer also competed in the [[Australian GT Championship]] with Maranello Motorsport in 2015, but switched to the [[McLaren 650S]] fielded by Tekno Autosports, sometimes in partnership with car owner and eventual 2016 Bathurst 1000 champion [[Jonathon Webb]], in the GT series. In 2016 Denyer won the [[Australian Endurance Championship]], an offshoot of the GT Championship, with Nathan Morcom.
Denyer also competed in the [[Australian GT Championship]] with Maranello Motorsport in 2015, but switched to the [[McLaren 650S]] fielded by Tekno Autosports, sometimes in partnership with car owner and eventual 2016 Bathurst 1000 champion [[Jonathon Webb]], in the GT series. In 2016 Denyer won the [[Australian Endurance Championship]], an offshoot of the GT Championship, with Nathan Morcom.
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! Position
! Position
! Car
! Car
! Competitor / Team
! Competitor / team
|-
|-
! 2001
! 2001
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| [[2007 Fujitsu V8 Supercar Series|Fujitsu V8 Supercar Series]]
| [[2007 Fujitsu V8 Supercar Series|Fujitsu V8 Supercar Series]]
|align="center" | 28th
|align="center" | 28th
| [[Ford AU Falcon]]<br>[[Ford BA Falcon]]
| [[Ford BA Falcon]]
| [[MW Motorsport]]
| [[Speed FX Racing|Ford Rising Stars Racing]]<br>[[MW Motorsport]]
|-
|-
| [[2007 V8 Supercar Championship Series|V8 Supercar Championship Series]]
| [[2007 V8 Supercar Championship Series|V8 Supercar Championship Series]]
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| [[Kelly Racing]]
| [[Kelly Racing]]
| [[Holden Commodore VE]]
| [[Holden Commodore VE]]
| {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Cameron Waters]]
| {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Cam Waters]]
|align="center" | DNF
|align="center" | DNF
|align="center" | 95
|align="center" | 95
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! Year
! Year
! Team
! Team
! Co-Drivers
! Co-drivers
! Car
! Car
! Class
! Class
! Laps
! Laps
! Overall<br>Position
! Overall<br />position
! Class<br>Position
! Class<br />position
|-
|-
! [[2002 Bathurst 24 Hour|2002]]
! [[2002 Bathurst 24 Hour|2002]]
|align="left"| {{Flagicon|AUS}} Donut King Racing
|align="left"| {{Flagicon|AUS}} Donut King Racing
|align="left"| {{Flagicon|GBR}} [[Tony Quinn (racing driver)|Tony Quinn]]<br>{{Flagicon|AUS}} [[Tony Alford]]<br>{{Flagicon|AUS}} [[John Grounds]]
|align="left"| {{Flagicon|GBR}} [[Tony Quinn (racing driver)|Tony Quinn]]<br />{{Flagicon|AUS}} [[Tony Alford (racing driver)|Tony Alford]]<br />{{Flagicon|AUS}} [[John Grounds]]
|align="left"| [[Nissan 200SX|Nissan 200SX Spec-R]]
|align="left"| [[Nissan 200SX|Nissan 200SX Spec-R]]
| 5
| 5
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! [[2003 Bathurst 24 Hour|2003]]
! [[2003 Bathurst 24 Hour|2003]]
|align="left"| {{Flagicon|AUS}} VIP Petfoods Racing
|align="left"| {{Flagicon|AUS}} VIP Petfoods Racing
|align="left"| {{Flagicon|GBR}} [[Tony Quinn (racing driver)|Tony Quinn]]<br>{{Flagicon|AUS}} [[Klark Quinn]]<br>{{Flagicon|AUS}} [[Marcus Marshall]]
|align="left"| {{Flagicon|GBR}} [[Tony Quinn (racing driver)|Tony Quinn]]<br />{{Flagicon|AUS}} [[Klark Quinn]]<br />{{Flagicon|AUS}} [[Marcus Marshall]]
|align="left"| [[Porsche 911 GT3|Porsche 996 GT3 Cup]]
|align="left"| [[Porsche 911 GT3|Porsche 996 GT3 Cup]]
| B
| B
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! Year
! Year
! Team
! Team
! Co-Drivers
! Co-drivers
! Car
! Car
! Class
! Class
! Laps
! Laps
! Overall<br>Position
! Overall<br>position
! Class<br>Position
! Class<br>position
|-
|-
! [[2007 WPS Bathurst 12 Hour|2007]]
! [[2007 WPS Bathurst 12 Hour|2007]]
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| C
| C
| 98
| 98
| DNF
|colspan=2|DNF
| DNF
|-
|-
! [[2014 Liqui Moly Bathurst 12 Hour|2014]]
! [[2014 Liqui Moly Bathurst 12 Hour|2014]]
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| B
| B
| 36
| 36
| DNF
|colspan=2|DNF
| DNF
|-
|-
! [[2016 Liqui Moly Bathurst 12 Hour|2016]]
! [[2016 Liqui Moly Bathurst 12 Hour|2016]]
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| AP
| AP
| 63
| 63
| DNF
|colspan=2|DNF
| DNF
|-
|-
! [[2017 Liqui Moly Bathurst 12 Hour|2017]]
! [[2017 Liqui Moly Bathurst 12 Hour|2017]]
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| AAM
| AAM
| 95
| 95
| DNF
|colspan=2| DNF
| DNF
|-
|-
! [[2018 Liqui Moly Bathurst 12 Hour|2018]]
! [[2018 Liqui Moly Bathurst 12 Hour|2018]]
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| 25th
| 25th
|style="background:#dfdfdf;"| '''2nd'''
|style="background:#dfdfdf;"| '''2nd'''
|-
! [[2020 Liqui Moly Bathurst 12 Hour|2020]]
|align="left"| {{Flagicon|AUS}} Trofeo Motorsport
|align="left"| {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Dean Canto]]<br>{{flagicon|AUS}} Liam Talbot<br>{{flagicon|AUS}} Marcel Zalloua
|align="left"| [[Lamborghini Huracán|Lamborghini Huracán GT3]]
| S
| 300
| 19th
| 4th
|-
! [[2022 Bathurst 12 Hour|2022]]
|align="left"| {{Flagicon|AUS}} [[Wall Racing]]
|align="left"| {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Tony D'Alberto]]<br>{{flagicon|AUS}} [[David Wall (racing driver)|David Wall]]<br>{{flagicon|AUS}} Adrian Deitz
|align="left"| [[Lamborghini Huracán|Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo]]
| APA
| 286
| 5th
| 5th
|-
! [[2023 Bathurst 12 Hour|2023]]
|align="left"| {{Flagicon|AUS}} [[Wall Racing]]
|align="left"| {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Tony D'Alberto]]<br>{{flagicon|AUS}} [[David Wall (racing driver)|David Wall]]<br>{{flagicon|AUS}} Adrian Deitz
|align="left"| [[Lamborghini Huracán|Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo]]
| S
| 70
|colspan=2|DNF
|-
! [[2024 Bathurst 12 Hour|2024]]
|align="left"| {{Flagicon|AUS}} [[Wall Racing]]
|align="left"| {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Tony D'Alberto]]<br>{{flagicon|AUS}} [[David Wall (racing driver)|David Wall]]<br>{{flagicon|AUS}} Adrian Deitz
|align="left"| [[Lamborghini Huracán|Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo 2]]
| S
| 273
| 12th
| style="background:#ffffbf;"| '''1st'''
|}

===Complete Bathurst 6 Hour results===
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:center"
|-
! Year
! Team
! Co-drivers
! Car
! Class
! Laps
! Overall<br>position
! Class<br>position
|-
! [[2021 Hi-Tec Oils Bathurst 6 Hour|2021]]
|align="left"| {{Flagicon|AUS}} Keltic Racing
|align="left"| {{flagicon|GBR}} Tony Quinn<br>{{Flagicon|AUS}} Tim Miles
|align="left"| [[Ford Mustang (sixth generation)|Ford Mustang GT]]
| A2
| align=center|29
| colspan=2| DNF
|-
! [[2022 Hi-Tec Oils Bathurst 6 Hour|2022]]
|align="left"| {{Flagicon|AUS}} Keltic Racing
|align="left"| {{flagicon|GBR}} Tony Quinn
|align="left"| [[Ford Mustang (sixth generation)|Ford Mustang GT]]
| A2
| align=center|128
| 8th
| style=background:#FFFFBF| '''1st'''
|-
! [[2023 Hi-Tec Oils Bathurst 6 Hour|2023]]
|align="left"| {{Flagicon|AUS}} Local Legends
|align="left"| {{flagicon|GBR}} Tony Quinn
|align="left"| [[Ford Mustang Mach 1]]
| A2
| align=center|112
| 7th
| style=background:#FFFFBF| '''1st'''
|-
! [[2024 Hi-Tec Oils Bathurst 6 Hour|2024]]
|align="left"| {{Flagicon|AUS}} Game Over
|align="left"| {{flagicon|GBR}} Tony Quinn<br>{{flagicon|AUS}} Ryder Quinn
|align="left"| [[Ford Mustang Mach 1]]
| A2
| align=center|99
| colspan=2| DNF
|}
|}


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Grant was born at Gosford Hospital and grew up around Avoca. At 13, he moved to Dandenong, Victoria and spent his holidays at the Denyer Family Farm at Ariah Park, New South Wales.
Denyer was born in [[Gosford]], [[New South Wales]].<ref>[https://www.grantdenyer.com.au/grant-denyer-s-history.html "Grant Denyer's History"] at official website.</ref> After the separation of his parents at the age of 13, he moved to Hallam, [[Victoria, Australia|Victoria]], and attended the multicultural Hallam High School. Grant spent his holidays at the Denyer family farm at [[Ariah Park]], New South Wales.


He is married to TV producer and founder of Mummy Time Cheryl Rogers, and they have two children.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sun rises on a perfect wedding for Grant Denyer |url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/confidential/sun-rises-on-a-perfect-wedding-for-grant-denyer/story-e6frf96o-1225834495217|accessdate=30 December 2010|publisher=Herald Sun|date=26 February 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Mills|first=Amy|title=Grant Denyer's baby surprise|url=http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/new-idea/news/magazine/article/-/8367806/grant-denyers-baby-surprise/|accessdate=30 December 2010|newspaper=New Idea|date=22 November 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Grant Denyer set to be a father again |url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/grant-denyer-set-to-be-a-father-again/story-fni0cvc9-1227306499636|accessdate=17 April 2015|publisher=The Daily Telegraph|date=16 April 2015}}</ref>
He is married to TV producer Cheryl Rogers, who is the founder of Mummy Time. They have three daughters.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sun rises on a perfect wedding for Grant Denyer |url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/confidential/sun-rises-on-a-perfect-wedding-for-grant-denyer/story-e6frf96o-1225834495217|access-date=30 December 2010|publisher=[[Herald Sun]]|date=26 February 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Mills|first=Amy|title=Grant Denyer's baby surprise|url=http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/new-idea/news/magazine/article/-/8367806/grant-denyers-baby-surprise/|access-date=30 December 2010|newspaper=New Idea|date=22 November 2010|archive-date=24 November 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101124201635/http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/new-idea/news/magazine/article/-/8367806/grant-denyers-baby-surprise/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Grant Denyer set to be a father again |url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/grant-denyer-set-to-be-a-father-again/story-fni0cvc9-1227306499636|access-date=17 April 2015|publisher=[[Daily Telegraph (Sydney)|The Daily Telegraph]]|date=16 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nowtolove.com.au/parenting/celebrity-families/grant-denyer-baby-64914|title=BREAKING NEWS: Grant and Chezzi Denyer announce they're expecting their third child together|date=11 August 2020 }}</ref>


===2008 injury===
===2008 injury===
On 17 September 2008, Denyer injured his back whilst participating in a monster truck promotional event. He suffered a compressed fracture of the lower vertebrae.,<ref name="ABC"/> and was taken by ambulance to the [[Wollongong, New South Wales|Wollongong]] Hospital.<ref name="sun">{{cite news | last = Devlyn | first = Darren | title = Grant Denyer injured as stunt misfires | work = Herald Sun | date = 18 September 2008 | url = http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,24362901-662,00.html | accessdate = 19 September 2008 }}</ref>
On 17 September 2008, Denyer injured his back whilst participating in a [[monster truck]] promotional event. He suffered a compressed fracture of the lower vertebrae,<ref name="ABC"/> and was taken by ambulance to [[Wollongong Hospital]].<ref name="sun">{{cite news | last = Devlyn | first = Darren | title = Grant Denyer injured as stunt misfires | work = Herald Sun | date = 18 September 2008 | url = http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,24362901-662,00.html | access-date = 19 September 2008 }}</ref>


The accident occurred while Denyer was in training for the Monster Truck Championships, driving a monster truck at [[Dapto, New South Wales|Dapto]] Showground.<ref name="sun"/> After practicing a jump over five cars in the monster truck, Grant removed his foot too soon from the accelerator which caused the vehicle to land heavily leaving him with a compressed fracture to his lower [[vertebrae]], which was broken in eight places. He was moved to a Sydney hospital and his recovery took months. He was famously reported as saying that his injury has reduced his rather short size by 1&nbsp;cm.<ref name="sun"/><ref name="Aust">{{cite news | last = Field | first = Katherine | title = Denyer's recovery to take months | work = The Australian | date = 18 September 2008 | url = http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,24365125-12377,00.html | accessdate = 19 September 2008 }}</ref>
The accident occurred while Denyer was in training for the Monster Truck Championships, driving a monster truck at Groundz Precinct, [[Dapto]].<ref name="sun"/> After practising a jump over five cars in the truck, Denyer removed his foot too soon from the accelerator which caused the vehicle to land heavily; his lower [[vertebrae]] was broken in eight places. He was moved to a Sydney hospital, and his recovery took months. He was reported as saying that his injury had reduced his rather short size by 1&nbsp;cm.<ref name="sun"/><ref name="Aust">{{cite news | last = Field | first = Katherine | title = Denyer's recovery to take months | work = [[The Australian]]| date = 18 September 2008 | url = http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,24365125-12377,00.html | access-date = 19 September 2008 | archive-date = 18 September 2008 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080918211502/http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,24365125-12377,00.html | url-status = dead }}</ref>


Denyer was then moved into intensive care but there were no sign of any nerve damage issues or serious injuries and he was back on the air to host ''[[Australia's Got Talent]]'' in 2009; however, he did not return to ''[[It Takes Two (Australian TV series)|It Takes Two]]'' in May.
Denyer was then moved into intensive care, but there were no signs of any nerve damage or serious injuries, so he was back on the air to host ''[[Australia's Got Talent]]'' in 2009; however, he did not return to ''[[It Takes Two (Australian TV series)|It Takes Two]]'' in May.


==Controversies==
==Controversies==
In 2017, Denyer was banned from appearing on the radio stations [[Triple M LocalWorks#Triple M|Triple M]] and [[KIIS 106.5]] after he used a story told by [[Matthew Johns]] on the former as his own on the latter.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/radio/grant-denyer-busted-and-shamed-for-stealing-matty-johns-story-and-recycling-it-on-kyle-jackie-o/news-story/7eb94602a8d05a1831804452e916e091|title=Grant Denyer busted and shamed for 'stealing' Matty Johns' story and recycling it on Kyle & Jackie O|publisher=[[News.com.au]]|first=James|last=Weir|date=27 January 2017|accessdate=3 February 2017}}</ref> On the Triple M show ''The Grill Team'', on which Denyer was a guest, Johns recounted about how he tried playing the board game [[Test Match (board game)|Test Match]] with his children. Denyer later appeared on ''[[The Kyle and Jackie O Show]]'' on KIIS where he repeated the tale as his own. Johns later expressed his dismay to [[Kyle Sandilands]] on ''The Kyle and Jackie O Show'' and both hosts agreed to ban Denyer from ever appearing on either station.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/grant-denyer-has-been-banned-from-two-top-radio-shows-amid-accusations-of-plagiarism/ar-AAmiL9y|title=Grant Denyer has been "banned" from two top radio shows amid accusations of "plagiarism".|publisher=[[MSN]]|first=Belinda|last=Jepsen|date=27 January 2017|accessdate=3 February 2017}}</ref> Later on Twitter, Denyer admitted to stealing Johns' joke and changing the punchline, with ''The Kyle and Jackie O Show'' Twitter account posting a mocking reply to him.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mamamia.com.au/grant-denyer-stole-story/|title=Grant Denyer has admitted he "stole" another host's material.|publisher=MamaM!a|first=Belinda|last=Jepsen|date=27 January 2017|accessdate=3 February 2017}}</ref>
In 2017, Denyer was banned from appearing on the radio stations [[Triple M Sydney|Triple M]] and [[KIIS 106.5]] after he used a story told by former rugby league player [[Matthew Johns]] on Triple M as his own an hour later on KISS 106.5.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/radio/grant-denyer-busted-and-shamed-for-stealing-matty-johns-story-and-recycling-it-on-kyle-jackie-o/news-story/7eb94602a8d05a1831804452e916e091|title=Grant Denyer busted and shamed for 'stealing' Matty Johns' story and recycling it on Kyle & Jackie O|newspaper=[[News.com.au]]|first=James|last=Weir|date=27 January 2017|access-date=3 February 2017}}</ref> On the Triple M show ''The Grill Team'', on which Denyer was a guest, Johns recounted about how he tried playing the board game [[Test Match (board game)|Test Match]] with his children. Denyer later appeared on ''[[The Kyle and Jackie O Show]]'' on KIIS where he repeated the tale as his own. Johns later expressed his dismay to [[Kyle Sandilands]] on ''The Kyle and Jackie O Show'' and both hosts agreed to ban Denyer from ever appearing on either station.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/grant-denyer-has-been-banned-from-two-top-radio-shows-amid-accusations-of-plagiarism/ar-AAmiL9y|title=Grant Denyer has been "banned" from two top radio shows amid accusations of "plagiarism".|publisher=[[MSN]]|first=Belinda|last=Jepsen|date=27 January 2017|access-date=3 February 2017}}</ref> Later on Twitter, Denyer admitted to stealing Johns' joke and changing the punchline, with ''The Kyle and Jackie O Show'' Twitter account posting a mocking reply to him.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mamamia.com.au/grant-denyer-stole-story/|title=Grant Denyer has admitted he "stole" another host's material.|publisher=MamaM!a|first=Belinda|last=Jepsen|date=27 January 2017|access-date=3 February 2017}}</ref>


Denyer's 2018 Gold Logie win has proved controversial with people (including [[Russell Crowe]]) believing he only won because of [[Tom Gleeson]]'s campaign [https://thefix.nine.com.au/2018/07/02/11/55/russell-crowe-grant-denyer-gold-logie]. Gleeson has shrugged off those suggestions. [https://tvtonight.com.au/2018/07/tom-gleeson-you-dont-blame-me-you-thank-me.html]
Denyer's 2018 Gold Logie win has proved controversial with people (including [[Russell Crowe]]) believing he only won because of [[Tom Gleeson]]'s campaign.<ref>[https://thefix.nine.com.au/2018/07/02/11/55/russell-crowe-grant-denyer-gold-logie The Fix website].</ref> Gleeson has denied these suggestions.<ref>[https://tvtonight.com.au/2018/07/tom-gleeson-you-dont-blame-me-you-thank-me.html TVTonight.com.au website].</ref>


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* [http://www.grantdenyer.com.au Grant Denyer official website]
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* [https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/celebrity/happy-families-for-grant-denyer-20140710-zt1ru.html Happy Families for Grant Denyer]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20060615163216/http://au.yahoo.com/it-takes-two/ ''It Takes Two'' official website]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20060615163216/http://au.yahoo.com/it-takes-two/ ''It Takes Two'' official website]
* [http://au.blogs.yahoo.com/talent/ ''Australia's Got Talent'' official website]
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Grant Denyer
Denyer in 2013
Born
Grant Craig Denyer

(1977-09-12) 12 September 1977 (age 47)
Gosford, New South Wales, Australia
NationalityAustralian
Occupations
  • Television and radio presenter
  • Motor racing driver
Years active1997−present
EmployerNetwork 10
Known for
Spouse
Cheryl Rogers
​
(m. 2010)​
Children3
Websitegrantdenyer.com.au

Grant Craig Denyer (born 12 September 1977[1]) is an Australian television and radio presenter and motor racing driver, who has worked for several television networks, including Seven Network and Network 10, mostly serving as a presenter. He previously hosted Family Feud and Australia's Got Talent. Currently, he hosts Network 10's main game show Deal or No Deal.

In 2018, he won a Gold Logie Award for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television.[2]

Television career

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In 1997, Denyer began his career in the media with a position at Prime Television in Wagga Wagga as a news reporter and journalist.[3] He moved to Sydney to work as V8 Supercar pit reporter for Network Ten, when he caught the eye of television producer Adam Boland.

Boland saw the potential in Denyer and offered him full-time position as the weather presenter on the relaunched Sunrise program from 2004 until the end of 2006. Denyer left this position in December 2006 due to wanting to spend more time with his family, though he remained as a roving reporter for the breakfast program Sunrise.

Denyer filming a weather segment for Sunrise

Denyer won the fourth series of Dancing with the Stars and also hosted the celebrity duet singing competition It Takes Two from 2006 to 2008. He has also presented All Time Greatest Aussie Bloopers, Guinness World Records with co-host Shelley Craft and Australia's Got Talent. He is the holder of five official Guinness World Records.[4]

From 2006 to 2011, he was the host of Carols in the Domain in Sydney.[5]

In 2007, his race and television career saw him both racing and being a part of the commentary team featuring Neil Crompton, Matthew White, Mark Beretta and Daniel Gibson to report on the V8 Supercar Series.

In January 2010, Denyer returned to Sunrise as weather presenter, succeeding Fifi Box who became Entertainment editor. Grant remained weather presenter until he resigned in March 2013 to spend more time with his family.[6][7] He also hosted the short-lived Iron Chef Australia, in 2010.[8]

In late 2013, Denyer hosted Slide Show. He hosted a series of Million Dollar Minute which first aired on 16 September 2013. On 29 November 2013, Denyer resigned due to 'family reasons' and he was replaced by Weekend Sunrise sports presenter Simon Reeve.[9]

In 2014, Denyer joined Network Ten as the host of a revived version of game show Family Feud.[10] Denyer has described himself as a "workaholic".[11]

In 2015, Denyer co-hosted The Great Australian Spelling Bee alongside Chrissie Swan.

In 2016, he also had a guest appearance on Neighbours for Family Feud on episode 7477.

In 2018, Denyer hosted an Australian version of Game of Games.

In 2019, Denyer co-hosted Dancing with the Stars alongside Amanda Keller and hosted Celebrity Name Game.

In 2021, he appeared as a contestant on the seventh season of Network 10's I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! Australia.[12][13] He ended up placing second overall, behind winner Abbie Chatfield.[14]

In 2023, Denyer competed on the seventh season of The Amazing Race Australia with his wife, Cheryl.[15] In the second leg of the race in Agra, India, he collapsed due to the extreme heat, reaching 45 °C (113 °F). He had to be driven to the pit stop for that leg of the race after all other racers had finished, and was subsequently bedridden for seven weeks afterwards. He speculated this was due to his severe mould allergy, as one of the challenges involved handling cow manure.[16]

In 2023, Denyer was announced as the new host of Deal or No Deal for Network 10 replacing Andrew O'Keefe.[17][18]It premiered on 29 January 2024.

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2004–2006, 2010–2013 Sunrise Weather presenter
2005 Australia's Guinness World Records Host
2006 Dancing with the Stars Contestant Winner
2006 Deal or No Deal (Andrew O'Keefe) Contestant, wins $1,000 for a home viewer, which in case #4
2006–2008 It Takes Two Host
2006–2011 Carols in the Domain Co-host
2007–2012 Australia's Got Talent Host
2010 Iron Chef Australia Co-host
2013 SlideShow Host
2013 Million Dollar Minute Original host
2014–2020 Family Feud
2015, 2018, 2024 Have You Been Paying Attention? Guest quiz master
2015–2016 The Great Australian Spelling Bee Co-host with Chrissie Swan
2016–2018 All Star Family Feud Host
2016 Neighbours Himself Episode 7477, appeared as host of Family Feud
2018 Game of Games Host [19]
2019–2020 Dancing with the Stars Co-host with Amanda Keller
2019 Chris & Julia's Sunday Night Takeaway Guest
2019 Hughesy, We Have a Problem Celebrity problem
2019–2020 Celebrity Name Game Host [19]
2020 Drunk History Captain Thunderbolt
2021 I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! Contestant
2022 Dancing with the Stars Winner
2022 The Chase Australia: Celebrity special
2023 The Amazing Race Australia 2023 Movie time Australia Contestant 2023 Movie time Australia As chasers 2024–present Deal or No Deal [18][17] Host

Awards

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Denyer has been nominated four times for the Logie Award for Best Presenter award at the TV Week Logie Awards. He was nominated in 2007, 2008 and 2009 for his roles on It Takes Two and on Australia's Got Talent (in 2009). He was nominated again in 2015 for his role in Family Feud.

In 2006, Denyer was recognised by voters in the TV Fugly Awards as being Australia's Spunkiest Male TV Personality.[20] Grant has been voted "sexiest presenter on TV" by a Melbourne Metro magazine poll, and he was voted the most datable male by (Australian) New Woman magazine.[21]

In 2016, Denyer won the silver Logie award for Best Entertainment Program for Family Feud.[22][23]

In 2018, Denyer was nominated for a Gold Logie for the third year in a row, which he won, as well as winning Logie Award for Most Popular Presenter.

Radio career

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In December 2017, Southern Cross Austereo announced that Denyer would be joining 2Day FM to host the Em, Grant and Ed breakfast show with comedians Em Rusciano and Ed Kavalee.[24] Ash London joined the show in 2019 replacing Rusciano.

In August 2019, Southern Cross Austereo announced that Grant, Ed and Ash would finish on Friday 16 August due to taking a 'new direction'. Grant, Ed and Ash was replaced by a music focused show.

On 3 October 2019, it was announced that Denyer would host a new radio show with Yvie Jones in December, the Grant and Yvie Show, a Summer breakfast show that would air in Hit Network's major metro markets, except 2Day FM in Sydney.[25]

Recording career

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In December 2018, Denyer released his debut single, "Driving Home for Christmas".[26]

Motor racing

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Grant Denyer
Denyer with his 2012 Renault Mégane RS265 at the 2015 Targa Tasmania
Related toCraig Denyer (father)
Supercars Dunlop Series
Australian GT Championship
Years active2005–2016
TeamsDick Johnson Racing
Speed FX Racing
MW Motorsport
Tekno Autosports
Starts75
Wins4
Best finish4th in 2009 Fujitsu V8 Supercar Series
Previous series
2001–2005
2005–2016
2006–2011
2008–2009
2015		V8 Utes
V8 Supercar Development Series
V8 Supercars
Australian Mini Challenge
Australian GT Championship
Championship titles
2004
2016		V8 Utes Summer Series
Australian Endurance Championship
Awards
2005Mike Kable V8 Supercar Rookie of the Year

Denyer drove a Ford Falcon in the Fujitsu V8 Supercar series for Speed FX Racing with Michael Caruso and Daniel Elliot. He debuted with Dick Johnson Racing in 2005. In the same year he was awarded the Mike Kable Rookie of the Year prize finishing his debut season in the top 10 (10th).

In 2006, Denyer raced in the Sandown 500 and the prestigious Bathurst 1000 with DJR and with Alex Davison. Denyer and Alex came 9th overall at Bathurst. Denyer also had success in tarmac rallying, achieving a podium finish in 2007's Suncoast Rally in which he drove the Les Walkden-prepared Subaru Impreza WRX STi. He finished 37.8 seconds behind the Skelta G-Force of Ray Vandersee, and 3.6 seconds clear third place-getter, Matt Close, in his Porsche Turbo. Going into the final stage he trailed Close by 4.7 seconds, and moved ahead of the Porsche to take second place.

In 2002, Denyer competed in the Bathurst 24-hour Endurance Event, he drove a Nissan 200SX. In 2003 he competed in the same event, this time driving a Porsche 996 GT3 finishing second in his class, sixth overall.

Denyer won his first ever Supercars race in the Development Series at Sandown on 7 June 2008 in the second race of the weekend. More wins came and Denyer had his best season in 2009, finishing fourth in the 2009 Fujitsu V8 Supercar Series.

In early 2010 Denyer stated he would no longer be pursuing full season drives in motorsport,[6][27] however in 2011 Denyer was announced as the lead driver of Shannons-Mars Racing, a V8 Supercar team formed for the purposes of a TV show, the Shannons Supercar Showdown. Denyer's Bathurst 1000 co-driver was Cam Waters, winning the competition beating runner-up British racing driver Andrew Jordan. Waters as of 2016 became a full-time Supercars regular with ProDrive.

Denyer also competed in the Australian GT Championship with Maranello Motorsport in 2015, but switched to the McLaren 650S fielded by Tekno Autosports, sometimes in partnership with car owner and eventual 2016 Bathurst 1000 champion Jonathon Webb, in the GT series. In 2016 Denyer won the Australian Endurance Championship, an offshoot of the GT Championship, with Nathan Morcom.

Career results

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Source of results is Driver Database.[28]

Season Series Position Car Competitor / team
2001 V8 Brute Muster 5th Ford Falcon XR8 VIP Pet Foods Racing
2002 V8 Brute Muster 4th Ford Falcon XR8 VIP Pet Foods Racing
2003 Australian V8 Brutes Series 7th Ford Falcon XR8 VIP Pet Foods Racing
2004 V8 Brute Championship 11th Ford Falcon XR8 VIP Pet Foods Racing
V8 Utes Australia Summer Series 1st Ford Falcon XR8 VIP Pet Foods Racing
2005 Holden Performance Driving Centre V8 Supercar Series 10th Ford BA Falcon Dick Johnson Racing
2006 Fujitsu V8 Supercar Series 9th Ford BA Falcon Dick Johnson Racing
V8 Supercar Championship Series 42nd Ford BA Falcon Dick Johnson Racing
2007 Fujitsu V8 Supercar Series 28th Ford BA Falcon Ford Rising Stars Racing
MW Motorsport
V8 Supercar Championship Series 51st Ford BA Falcon WPS Racing
2008 Australian Mini Challenge 6th Mini Cooper JCW R56 Challenge Decorug Racing
Fujitsu V8 Supercar Series 15th Ford BA Falcon MW Motorsport
V8 Supercar Championship Series 55th Ford BF Falcon Ford Rising Stars Racing
2009 Australian Mini Challenge 5th Mini Cooper JCW R56 Challenge Decorug Racing
Fujitsu V8 Supercar Series 4th Ford BF Falcon Dick Johnson Racing
2011 Fujitsu V8 Supercar Series 33rd Holden VE Commodore Kelly Racing
International V8 Supercars Championship NC Holden VE Commodore Kelly Racing
2014 Aussie Racing Cars Super Series 40th ARC Euro GT Yamaha MARC Cars Australia
2015 Australian GT Championship 2nd Ferrari 458 Italia GT3 Maranello Motorsport
Dunlop V8 Supercar Series 31st Ford FG Falcon Image Racing
2016 Australian Endurance Championship 1st McLaren 650S GT3 Tekno Autosports
Dunlop V8 Supercar Series 27th Holden VE Commodore Eggleston Motorsport

Complete Bathurst 1000 results

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Year Team Car Co-driver Position Laps
2006 Dick Johnson Racing Ford Falcon BA Australia Alex Davison 9th 161
2007 WPS Racing Ford Falcon BF Australia Michael Caruso 15th 159
2011 Kelly Racing Holden Commodore VE Australia Cam Waters DNF 95

Complete Bathurst 24 Hour results

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Year Team Co-drivers Car Class Laps Overall
position 		Class
position
2002 Australia Donut King Racing United Kingdom Tony Quinn
Australia Tony Alford
Australia John Grounds 		Nissan 200SX Spec-R 5 426 18th 6th
2003 Australia VIP Petfoods Racing United Kingdom Tony Quinn
Australia Klark Quinn
Australia Marcus Marshall 		Porsche 996 GT3 Cup B 495 6th 2nd

Complete Bathurst 12 Hour results

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The Class I-winning MARC Focus GTC of Grant Denyer, Adam Gowans, Garry Jacobson and Andrew Miedecke at the 2014 Liqui Moly Bathurst 12 Hour
Year Team Co-drivers Car Class Laps Overall
position 		Class
position
2007 Australia Subaru Australia Australia Chris Alajajian
Australia Neil Crompton 		Subaru Impreza WRX Sti Spec C B 248 5th 3rd
2008 Australia VIP Petfoods Racing United Kingdom Tony Quinn
Australia Klark Quinn 		Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX A 253 2nd 2nd
2009 Australia VIP Petfoods Racing United Kingdom Tony Quinn
Australia Klark Quinn 		Mitsubishi Lancer RS Evo IX C 98 DNF
2014 Australia MARC Cars Australia Pty Ltd Australia Adam Gowans
Australia Garry Jacobson
Australia Andrew Miedecke 		MARC Focus GTC I 268 15th 1st
2015 Australia Peter Conroy Motorsport Australia Tony Bates
Australia Peter Conroy 		Porsche 997 GT3 Cup B 36 DNF
2016 Australia Maranello Motorsport Australia Tony D'Alberto
Finland Mika Salo
Finland Toni Vilander 		Ferrari 458 GT3 AP 63 DNF
2017 Australia Keltic Racing Australia Klark Quinn
United Kingdom Tony Quinn
New Zealand Andrew Waite 		McLaren 650S GT3 AAM 95 DNF
2018 Australia MARC Cars Australia Australia Garry Jacobson
Australia Tyler Everingham 		MARC Mazda 3 V8 I 244 25th 2nd
2020 Australia Trofeo Motorsport Australia Dean Canto
Australia Liam Talbot
Australia Marcel Zalloua 		Lamborghini Huracán GT3 S 300 19th 4th
2022 Australia Wall Racing Australia Tony D'Alberto
Australia David Wall
Australia Adrian Deitz 		Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo APA 286 5th 5th
2023 Australia Wall Racing Australia Tony D'Alberto
Australia David Wall
Australia Adrian Deitz 		Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo S 70 DNF
2024 Australia Wall Racing Australia Tony D'Alberto
Australia David Wall
Australia Adrian Deitz 		Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo 2 S 273 12th 1st

Complete Bathurst 6 Hour results

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Year Team Co-drivers Car Class Laps Overall
position 		Class
position
2021 Australia Keltic Racing United Kingdom Tony Quinn
Australia Tim Miles 		Ford Mustang GT A2 29 DNF
2022 Australia Keltic Racing United Kingdom Tony Quinn Ford Mustang GT A2 128 8th 1st
2023 Australia Local Legends United Kingdom Tony Quinn Ford Mustang Mach 1 A2 112 7th 1st
2024 Australia Game Over United Kingdom Tony Quinn
Australia Ryder Quinn 		Ford Mustang Mach 1 A2 99 DNF

Personal life

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Denyer was born in Gosford, New South Wales.[29] After the separation of his parents at the age of 13, he moved to Hallam, Victoria, and attended the multicultural Hallam High School. Grant spent his holidays at the Denyer family farm at Ariah Park, New South Wales.

He is married to TV producer Cheryl Rogers, who is the founder of Mummy Time. They have three daughters.[30][31][32][33]

2008 injury

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On 17 September 2008, Denyer injured his back whilst participating in a monster truck promotional event. He suffered a compressed fracture of the lower vertebrae,[3] and was taken by ambulance to Wollongong Hospital.[34]

The accident occurred while Denyer was in training for the Monster Truck Championships, driving a monster truck at Groundz Precinct, Dapto.[34] After practising a jump over five cars in the truck, Denyer removed his foot too soon from the accelerator which caused the vehicle to land heavily; his lower vertebrae was broken in eight places. He was moved to a Sydney hospital, and his recovery took months. He was reported as saying that his injury had reduced his rather short size by 1 cm.[34][35]

Denyer was then moved into intensive care, but there were no signs of any nerve damage or serious injuries, so he was back on the air to host Australia's Got Talent in 2009; however, he did not return to It Takes Two in May.

Controversies

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In 2017, Denyer was banned from appearing on the radio stations Triple M and KIIS 106.5 after he used a story told by former rugby league player Matthew Johns on Triple M as his own an hour later on KISS 106.5.[36] On the Triple M show The Grill Team, on which Denyer was a guest, Johns recounted about how he tried playing the board game Test Match with his children. Denyer later appeared on The Kyle and Jackie O Show on KIIS where he repeated the tale as his own. Johns later expressed his dismay to Kyle Sandilands on The Kyle and Jackie O Show and both hosts agreed to ban Denyer from ever appearing on either station.[37] Later on Twitter, Denyer admitted to stealing Johns' joke and changing the punchline, with The Kyle and Jackie O Show Twitter account posting a mocking reply to him.[38]

Denyer's 2018 Gold Logie win has proved controversial with people (including Russell Crowe) believing he only won because of Tom Gleeson's campaign.[39] Gleeson has denied these suggestions.[40]

References

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 Dancing with the Stars (Australia) winner
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