June Sarpong Bio | Wiki
June Sarpong is a renowned OBE British television presenter and executive. Since January 2020, she works as n Executive Board Member at British Fashion Council. Also, she is a panelist on the Sky News program The Pledge. June is the founder of Diversify Work. In addition, June was awarded MBE in the 2007 New Year Honours and OBE in the 2020 New Year Honours for services to broadcasting.
June Sarpong Age
She was born on May 31, 1977, in Newham, London, England. June is 45 years old and celebrates her birthday every year on May 31.
June Sarpong Height
She is a woman of average stature. June stands at a height of 5 ft 5 in (Approx 1.65 m).
June Sarpong Family | Parents
She was born to her loving and hardworking parents in Newham, London, England. June holds British nationality. She is the daughter of Samual Sarpong and Thelma, Ghanaian parents. She grew up with her older brother Sam Sarpong, who was an actor, supermodel, and musician. Her parents divorced when she was seven years with his father moving to the United States. Her mother worked as a nurse and got remarried and stayed in London with her three daughters.
June Sarpong Brother
She grew up with her older brother Sam Sarpong, who was an actor, supermodel, and musician. He was the host on MTV’s Yo Momma and the first black male model for designer Tommy Hilfiger and was the face of the brand for over six years. He died at the age of 40 years o October 26, 2015, after jumping off a bridge in Pasadena, California.
June Sarpong Husband
She is not married to anyone yet. However, she was in a relationship with MP David Lammy for two years in the early 2000s, but the pair split as they didn’t see each other enough due to work commitments. However, since then there are no clear details regarding her dating anyone.
June Sarpong Education
She studied at Connaught School for Girls in Leytonstone graduating with her high school diploma. June then joined Sir George Monoux College in Walthamstow.
June Sarpong Books
She has authored three books:
Diversify in 2017, is a book that examines the diversity in culture and how we often see this as threatening rather than celebrating our differences. The book is available at Kindle Sore and Barnes & Noble at $7.99.
The Power of Women in 2018, is a book that proves why eradicating sexism is key to our personal development and social and economic progress. The book is available at Kindle Store at $3.99.
The Only One in the Room in 2022, in her book, lays bare an honest and intimate account of a life spent at the forefront of the fight for inclusivity.
June Sarpong Sky News
Her career kicked off in 1997 working with the radio station Kiss 100 and then became an MTV UK and Ireland presenter. She appeared on Lily Savage’s Blankety Blank on ITV in 2001 and interviewed Tony Blair for a T4 special, When Tony Met June, as one of the female faces of Channel 4’s daytime teen-aimed strand T4. June had persisted Your Face or Mine? with Jimmy Carr for E4, Dirty Laundry, Playing It Straight, and the Smash Hits Poll Winners Party as well as the Party In The Park.
Moreover, she is a regular at the MOBO Awards and presented them for three years, and appeared on BBC Television’s Question Time. Also, she appeared on Channel 4’s 8 Out of 10 Cats, and BBC’s Have I Got News for You as well as Never Mind the Buzzcocks. In 2007, she appeared in the Extras Special Series Finale with Ricky Gervais. June had a guest appearance in Little Miss Jocelyn Series 2 in 2008. Further, she worked as an interviewer on Jesse Ventura’s Conspiracy Theory show broadcast on TruTV. June was awarded MBE in the 2007 New Year Honours for services to broadcasting and to charity and OBE in the 2020 New Year Honours for services to broadcasting.
She was first welcomed as a guest on Loose Women after appearing alongside Ruth Langsford, Coleen Nolan, and Janet Street-Porter on March 23, 2015, as a guest panelist. June then became a regular panelist and later a regular on July 21, 2015. Since January 2020, she works as n Executive Board Member at British Fashion Council. Also, she is a panelist on the Sky News program The Pledge. June is the founder of Diversify Work.
Some of June’s colleagues at Sky News Include:
Emma Crosby – Presenter
Kay Burley – News Presenter
Anna Jones – Presenter and Host
Sarah Jane Mee – Presenter and Anchor
Rachel Wyse – News Anchor and Equestrian Show Jumper
Joe Pike – Political Correspondent
Mark Austin – Tv Presenter
Cordelia Lynch – US Correspondent
June Sarpong Salary
She receives decent pay working as the BBC’s first Director of Creative Diversity. June’s salary is $99,670 annually.
June Sarpong Net Worth
Her career as a television presenter and executive has been the source of her attaining her fortune. June’s net worth is $2 Million.
Where Is June Sarpong
June was appointed as the BBC’s first Director of Creative Diversity in November 2019. She is the founder of Diversify Work. She spent six years and five months as a panelist on the Sky News program The Pledge. In addition, June was awarded MBE in the 2007 New Year Honours for services to broadcasting and to charity and OBE in the 2020 New Year Honours for services to broadcasting.
How Old Is June Sarpong
June is 45 years old born on May 31, 1977, in Newham, London, England.
Is June Sarpong Married
She is not married to anyone yet. However, she was in a relationship with MP David Lammy for two years in the early 2000s, but the pair split as they didn’t see each other enough due to work commitments.
June’s Social Media Account
Twitter – @junesarpong
Instagram – junesarpo