Age, Biography and Wiki
Matt Barbet (Matthew Barbet) was born on 8 June, 1976 in Chester, Cheshire, England, is a British journalist and presenter. Discover Matt Barbet's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 47 years old?
| Popular As |
Matthew Barbet |
| Occupation |
Journalist, presenter, newsreader |
| Age |
47 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
8 June, 1976 |
| Birthday |
8 June |
| Birthplace |
Chester, Cheshire, England |
| Nationality |
United Kingdom
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He is a member of famous Journalist with the age 47 years old group.
Matt Barbet Height, Weight & Measurements
At 47 years old, Matt Barbet height not available right now. We will update Matt Barbet's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Matt Barbet's Wife?
His wife is Katie Barbet
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Katie Barbet |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
2 |
Matt Barbet Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Matt Barbet worth at the age of 47 years old? Matt Barbet’s income source is mostly from being a successful Journalist. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Matt Barbet's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Journalist |
Matt Barbet Social Network
Timeline
Matthew Barbet (born 8 June 1976) is a British television presenter and journalist, best known for his work with Channel 5 and ITV.
In 2003, Barbet joined BBC News, where he worked on various news programmes.
Before joining BBC London in 2003, Barbet worked at BBC Radio 1 as a newsreader on the Sara Cox Breakfast Show.
In 2006 he presented BBC London's Children in Need coverage.
He also presented the BBC's STORYFix programme – a light, upbeat look at the news shown on BBC News 24 and the BBC website.
In September 2007, he left BBC News so he could join 5 News.
He covered some of the broadcaster's main news events.
In 2007 he was an occasional relief presenter for BBC Breakfast.
In September 2007, Barbet was named as a presenter and correspondent for 5 News on Channel 5.
His position came after Kirsty Young, the principal anchor, announced her departure from the programme.
He took up his new role in November 2007.
Matt visited Haiti in January 2010 after the earthquake and has also been embedded with the British Army in Afghanistan.
He is a patron of the Educate for Life charity and ran the London Marathon in 2010 and 2016.
In February 2011, he was announced as the new presenter of the flagship 17:00 programme, after Kaplinsky left the station.
In September 2012 until April 2014, Barbet co-presented Daybreak alongside Ranvir Singh, before returning to 5 News for 5 News Tonight.
Barbet has also presented The Cycle Show for ITV4 and The Saturday Show for Channel 5.
Growing up in Cilcain in North Wales, Barbet attended the Alun School in Mold, Flintshire and later studied at Cardiff University before returning to the Cardiff School of Journalism.
On 11 June 2012 it was announced Barbet would leave 5 News to join ITV Breakfast's Daybreak.
He made his debut on 3 September 2012 and presented the show from 6:00 am to 7:00 am with Ranvir Singh.
Throughout 2012, Matt occasionally reviewed the news on This Morning with Singh.
On 17 August 2013, Barbet made his debut presenting the ITV News weekend bulletins on ITV and ITV News London on ITV London.
In December 2013, Matt appeared as a contestant in a Text Santa special of the ITV game show The Chase, and won £55,000 for ITV's Text Santa appeal.
On 3 March 2014, it was announced that Daybreak had been axed and would be replaced by Good Morning Britain later in the year.
Matt presented his final episode of Daybreak on 4 April 2014, and it was confirmed by the Daily Mirror on the same day that he would not be part of the presenting team at Good Morning Britain.
During his time at Daybreak, Matt co-presented 330 editions of the show.
On 16 April 2014, it was confirmed that Barbet would rejoin 5 News to present their 5 News Tonight programme, weekdays at 6:30 pm.
He returned as host of 5 News on 28 April 2014.
Commenting on his return to Channel 5, Matt said "I'm really happy to be returning to Channel 5 at what is a very exciting time for the network".
From 2014 until 2015, Barbet has presented The Cycle Show on ITV4.
In October 2015, it was announced that Barbet would co-present The Saturday Show, a Saturday morning programme for Channel 5.
He rode the first three Ride London events, and in 2015 was the fastest celebrity to cross the line, completing the 100-mile course in 4 hours 24 minutes.
On 4 December 2017, it was confirmed that Barbet would leave 5 News and he presented his last edition of the programme on 15 December 2017.
Since 2018, Barbet has been a partner at London PR firm Freuds.
20 February 2024, Barbet announced that he had joined Sky News as a news presenter and will present the weekly Sunday show from 10am-2pm, as well as covering at other times when necessary.
Barbet lives in Lewes, East Sussex with his wife Katie and their two daughters.
Matt is an accomplished runner and road cyclist.
