Clarke Gayford is a person of interest from New Zealand who works as a radio and television broadcaster. Besides, he is also a presenter of the fishing documentary show called “Fish of the Day”. he is famously known for being the fiance of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Gayford is the primary caregiver and presenter of the most-watched TV fishing show. The now 44-year-old man is a famous radio personality and is currently famous for his documentary fishing show called Fish of the Day. In 2015, the producer Mike Bhana created the show for Choice TV. The documentary series is also broadcasted on the National Geographic Channel and is screened in over 35 countries. Also, Gayford is said to be the richest of all radio personalities and has been listed among the most popular Radio personalities’ list.
Early Life
Clarke Gayford was brought up on the farm outside Gisborne. He is the eldest of three children born to his parents. From the age of 11, he was boarded at the Palmerston North Boys’ High School. In 1995, he went to Otago University to study for the degree of Bachelor of Arts before getting transferred to the New Zealand Broadcasting School in Christchurch. After receiving his education from the broadcasting school, Gayford successfully pitched a student-life show called Cow TV (1999).
Clarke Gayford Career
In the year 1999, Gayford appeared as a contestant on the show Treasure Island. Treasure Island is a reality game show. At the beginning of 2003, Gayford also appeared on the C4 music channel where he presented the youth programs. In 2010, he presented the third season of Extraordinary Kiwis, which is a biological documentary series. Gayford presented various television shows, radio shows, morning and afternoon drive time shows on the famous and most-watched channels like More FM and George FM.
In 2015, the producer developed an idea of creating the program “fish of the day” for Choice TV. It was originally developed as a documentary series that was also broadcasted on other channels like National Geographic Channel and was screened in over 35 countries. Also, Gayford made a guest appearance in the first season 2 episode of Wellington Paranormal.
Clarke Gayford Biography |
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| Real Name | Clarke Timothy Gayford |
| Birth Date | 24 October 1977 |
| Age (as of 2024) | 44 Years |
| Birth Place | Gisborne, New Zealand |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Profession | Television Broadcaster |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sun sign | Scorpio |
Physical Statistics |
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| Height | in feet inches – 5’ 9” – in Centimeters – 175 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 80 kg – in Pounds – 176 lbs |
| Shoe Size | 12 (U.S.) |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Body Type | Athletic |
Family |
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| Father | – |
| Mother | – |
| Sister | – |
| Brother | – |
Qualification/Education |
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| School | Palmerston North Boys’ High School |
| College | University of Otago |
Relationship Status |
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| Marital Status | Engaged |
| Who is his fiance/girlfriend? | Jacinda Ardern |
| Children | Neve Te Aroha Ardern Gayford |
Personal Life
Clarke Gayford is the partner of Jacinda Ardern. The couple has been involved in a love affair since 2013. In August 2017, Ardern was elected as the leader of the Labour Party. Following the general elections, she became the prime minister on 26th October 2017. Gayford has been referred to as the spouse of the Prime Minister although the couple is still unmarried. However, he used to accompany Ardern on international visits. They both have been spotted together at various events like the 2018 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in London, UK. On 19th January 2018, it was announced that the couple was expecting their first child in June. They welcomed their first child as a daughter on 21st June 2018 at around 4:45 p.m. in Auckland City Hospital.
In May 2019, it was reported that Gayford and Ardern were engaged to be married soon. The wedding was earlier scheduled for the early months of 2024. However, it has now been canceled because of the existing COVID lockdown situations imposed in New Zealand. The New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed on Sunday, 23rd January 2024 that she has canceled the wedding with Clarke Gayford amid the new protocols of COVID-19 and Omicron cases in the country. The couple engaged during the Easter holidays in 2019. They are now the parents of a two-year-old daughter named Neve Te Aroha.
Clarke Gayford Net worth
Clarke Gayford’s fortune has made him earn millions because of his radio and television shows. He used to earn a considerable amount because of his profession and radio career. Of course, his main source of income is his work as a presenter and broadcaster. According to reliable sources, he used to earn around $95,000 annually. Likewise, his documentary show “Fish of the Day ” makes him earn an estimated amount of nearly $40,000. Summing up, Gayford’s estimated net worth is around $2 million. Currently, he is living a modest life with his recent partner Jacinda Ardern and his two-year-old daughter.
