August 28th 2024.
As the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games kick off, one familiar face will be joining Channel 4's coverage of the event - the host of The Last Leg, Adam Hills. From now until September 8, the Australian presenter, along with co-hosts Alex Brooker and Josh Widdicombe, will be giving daily updates and sharing their unique comedic take on the day's events. They will also be joined by a variety of guests and a live studio audience.
Before we see Adam on our screens, let's take a look at his career and what makes him such a beloved presenter. Born in Sydney in 1970, Adam started his career as a stand-up comedian at the young age of 19. He quickly rose to fame, performing at various comedy festivals around the world. In 2005, he became the host of the Australian music quiz show Spicks and Specks, which was later revived in 2021. He also had his own talk show, Adam Hills Tonight, from 2011 to 2013.
In the United Kingdom, Adam is best known for hosting the talk show The Last Leg since 2012. The show originally aired alongside the 2012 Summer Paralympics and became an instant success, with over a million viewers each night. In 2022, Adam was awarded an MBE for his contributions to Paralympic sport and disability awareness.
Adam has described The Last Leg as "three guys with four legs talking about the week," as he was born without a right foot and co-host Alex Brooker had his leg amputated as a child. The show is now a weekly series that also covers political and current events.
Adam's involvement with the Paralympic Games goes back to 2008 when he co-hosted coverage for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. He returned to covering the event four years later with The Last Leg. In a recent interview, Adam admitted feeling like a fraud as he never saw himself as disabled. He explained that he was born missing a foot, but with the help of a prosthetic, he was able to lead a normal life. However, after witnessing the 2008 Paralympics, he realized that no one considered themselves disabled and instead saw themselves as athletes living their lives to the fullest.
Adam is happily married to opera singer Ali McGregor, and the couple has two daughters together. They currently split their time between the U.K. and Australia due to Adam's busy filming schedule for The Last Leg. So, if you're excited about the upcoming Paralympic Games, make sure to tune in to Channel 4 tonight at 6:30pm for the Opening Ceremony and catch Adam Hills and his co-hosts on The Last Leg at 10:30pm every night until September 8. And if you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, don't hesitate to contact the entertainment team at The Agency - they'd love to hear from you!
[This article has been trending online recently and has been generated with AI. Your feed is customized.]
[Generative AI is experimental.]
