Philip John "Phil" Keoghan MNZM is a New Zealand-born television personality, best known for hosting the U.S. version of The Amazing Race on CBS, since its 2001 debut.
Presenter, Actor, Television producer, TV Personality
Education
St. Andrew's College, Christchurch
Nationality
New Zealand
Spouse
Louise Rodrigues
Children
Elle Keoghan
Parents
Elizabeth Keoghan, John Keoghan
Siblings
Andrew Keoghan, Ruth Keoghan Cooper
Nicknames
Philip John Keoghan , Phillip John Keoghan
Awards
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality-Competition Program
Nominations
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program, Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Reality Show Host
Movies
, The Amazing Race, Fox After Breakfast, The Ride, Breakfast Time (US)
TV Shows
The Amazing Race, Fox After Breakfast, Breakfast Time (US)
Star Sign
Gemini
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Trademark
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He frequently raises his eyebrows and pauses agonizingly before he lets the team know if he's pleased or sorry
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Quote
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[Who found the luxurious experience rather deflating]: Because if I had made it' I would be having that every day. That's when I knew that I hadn't made it.
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[on a stormy weather trek]: Engines on fire are scary. Emergency landings, after electrical fires in the galley, that's not pleasant. Smoke in the fuselage is not good [but] I'm not so much worried about the plane falling to bits, just weather. I don't like bad weather, it makes things more... challenging.
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Inevitably you're going to be delayed somewhere. Always have a book. Always have a movie. Always have a notebook. And then always have a sense of humour.
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[on his charity]: The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is sponsoring nine of the major rides I am doing, I have been involved with the MS chapter here in California, and I have participated in their rides over the last four years.
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'Amazing Race' is, without a doubt, the toughest hosting assignment I've ever had in my career; it's certainly been the most rewarding,
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[on the skill of being a compelling host get overlooked]: If I can make it look easy, that means I'm doing my job properly, but the easier I make it look, that is a reflection on the preparation we've done up front.
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[When he was familiar with his overwhelming challenges]: This is the most daunting physical thing I have ever attempted.
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[When he plans to average 100 miles per days by bike]: Riding a bicycle is about getting back to basics. It's good for the waistline and it's good for the wallet, is what I'm saying.
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[If he wanted to see the change on his own series]: I don't think we'd ever want to do that. ... There are always ways to make something better and stronger, but I don't think that's the show's strength.
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Fact
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As the host of The Amazing Race, he has travelled to over 50 countries, including: Zambia, France, Tunisia, Italy, Thailand, India, China, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, Namibia, South Africa, Scotland, Malaysia, Mexico, Germany, Morocco, Portugal, Switzerland, Austria, Vietnam, Singapore, the Netherlands, South Korea, Uruguay, Argentina, Russia, Egypt, Tanzania, Canada, the Philippines, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Senegal, Hungary, Ethiopia, Sri Lanka, Peru and the USA.
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Grew up in New Zealand before moving to Los Angeles to pursue a career in adventure television.
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Married to Louise (nee Rodrigues), and father of Ellie Keoghan.