Chris Evans

Biography

A television presenter and radio DJ by training, Chris Evans began his broadcasting career as a teenager in Manchester before moving to London to work for the BBC's Greater London Radio and Channel 4. His irreverent style on shows like TFI Friday earned him high ratings and significant controversy. By 2000, he was the UK's highest paid entertainer, and by 2017, he was the BBC's highest-paid presenter, earning nearly £2.25 million annually.