Jon Sopel Biography

Jon Sopel's Wiki/Bio – Birth, Age, Parents

Jon Sopel, a gifted television presenter, was born on May 22, 1959, in London, United Kingdom, to parents Myer Sopel and Miriam Sopel. After graduating with a degree in politics from Southampton University, he initially attended Christ's College, which is located in north London. He served as president of the National Organization of Labour Students Student Union while he was an undergraduate.

Who is Jon Sopel's Wife?

Jon Sopel's wife's name is Linda Twissell, whom he later married and with whom he shares a son and a daughter. Jon enjoys traveling all over the world, watching football, and playing golf.

Jon Sopel with his wife and children. SOURCE: dailymail

He served in the capacity of ambassador for The Prince's Trust. At the moment, he and his family are settling down in the nation's capital in Washington, DC. While he was employed at Radio Solent, he met Linda Twissell.

Jon Sopel's Net Worth

The well-known TV host has recently upgraded to a more comfortable and opulent lifestyle. His wealth is estimated to be somewhere in the range of $2 million. Jon had careers as a writer and a broadcaster prior to his time at the BBC. After that, he began working for BBC Radio Solent as a reporter and producer. 

Jon Sopel is posing for the photo. SOURCE: Jon Sopel's Facebook

After that, he rose through the ranks to become the chief political correspondent for BBC News 24. He was involved in the Concorde crash while he was in Paris, and during the invasion of Iraq, he was also the BBC's correspondent in Kuwait City. Both of these events occurred while he was in Paris.

Jon Sopel's Career

Later on, in 2005, Jon Sopel became the new main presenter of The Politics Show on BBC One, succeeding Jeremy Vine in that role. He talked to a number of politicians and advisors, including Condoleezza Rice, Jack Straw, Gordon Brown, David Cameron, and Tony Blair. In addition, Sopel was a co-host on the BBC News Channel alongside Louise Minchin during the afternoons of weekdays, from 2:00 to 5:00. He reported on the races for both the BBC News Channel and BBC News at One.

Jon Sopel is posing for the photo. SOURCE: Jon Sopel's Facebook

In addition to this, he filled in as a substitute anchor for BBC News broadcasts and made appearances on programs such as PM on Radio Four, Breakfast News, BBC News at One, BBC News at Six, and BBC News at Ten. Sopel has filled in as a presenter for Newsnight on occasion, and he has also made guest appearances on Breakfast, HARDtalk, and The Daily Politics.

As a result of his tireless efforts and unwavering commitment, he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Letters by the University of Southampton, made the final three candidates for the title of National Presenter of the Year by the Royal Television Society, and was given several awards in the field of television journalism.

Jon Sopel's Accident

While Jon Sopel was traveling on a scooter in 2010, he was involved in an accident. He suffered a broken hip. He finished his journey before becoming aware of the injury, at which point he needed surgery.  

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