Quick Facts

Radio host Petter Pilgaard is well-known in Norway for his work on television. In 2009, he was Norway’s second-most-asked-about person after richest man Kjell Inge Rkke but before Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg. After making an appearance in the first season of the Norwegian adaptation of Paradise Hotel, he gained wide-spread national notice.

In February 2009, he and his partner Benedicte Valen won the competition. Later, he appeared as a guest on TV Norge’s “4 Star Dinner at Half-Past Seven” and “Thursday night from Nydalen,” a Norwegian adaptation of the American hidden camera program Punk’d, as well as “Trygdekontoret.” He has worked as a co-host on NRJ Radio’s morning show since November 2009.

How much is the Net worth of Petter Pilgaard?

Petter Pilgaard ‘s net worth is predicted to be between $1 million and $2 million as of May 2022. Most of his riches has come from his prosperous career as a radio broadcaster and TV personality. He and his partner took home NOK 300,000 (about US $50,000) as the season one winners of Paradise Hotel (Norge) in 2009. He currently makes between $80,000 and $100,000 a year as a radio personality.

Early Years and Bio

On February 20, 1980, Petter Pilgaard was born in Stabekk, a suburban area in the Norwegian municipality of Baerum, west of Oslo. Petter Andre Pilgaard is the man’s real name. He is a member of the North Germanic ethnicity and has Norwegian nationality. Pisces is his horoscope sign. He adheres to Christianity.

Pilgaard came from a middle-class background. Bjrn Pilgaard is his father, and Wenche Pilgaard Mark is his mother. His parents, along with his sister Siv Pilgaard, raised him in Stabekk. In terms of schooling, he received his high school diploma from a local school in his hometown.

What is the Professional Career of Petter Pilgaard?

Petter Pilgaard spent the first five years of his career as a financial advisor. He was hired in November 2009 to co-host the morning show on French-owned private radio station “NRJ.” He competed in the first season of the Norwegian Paradise Hotel in January and February 2009, ultimately taking home the title with Benedicte Valen. Paradise Hotel’s Norwegian adaptation had its season one debut on TV3 in March. He is still a co-host for the morning show on NRJ Radio right now. He routinely continues to make guest appearances on Norwegian talk and reality shows.

Who is the wife of Petter Pilgaard?

Vendela Kirsebom, 42-year-old Petter Pilgaard’s longterm girlfriend, and he are together right now. Born on January 12th, 1967, Kirsebom is a Norwegian-Swedish model, TV personality, and actor. Petter’s official Instagram account shows their first post together as of January 2017, indicating that they may have been dating in late 2016 or early 2017. Pilgaard happily engaged Kirsebom in a romantic setting in 2019 after he proposed to her. The Covid-19 pandemic prevented the couple from having their wedding ceremony that year, despite their plans to wed that year. There are currently no updates about their marriage, whether they wed or not. They appear to be awaiting a suitable occasion for their lavish party.

Pilgaard previously had a notable relationship with makeup artist and model Triana Iglesias from Norway. After Pilgaard won the first season of the Norwegian version of Paradise Hotel, the two started dating in the summer of 2009, and the tabloid media took an immediate liking to their romance. Nevertheless, the relationship ended after a year, and Iglesias is now engaged to Finnish rapper “Mikael Gabriel.” Similar to this, Vandela was previously married in 1996 to former Norwegian politician Olaf Thommessen, with whom she shares two daughters, Julia and Hannah, and they separated in 2007.

Body Stats: What is Petter Pilgaard’s height?

Petter Pilgaard’s height is roughly 5 feet 9 inches, and he weighs about 70 kg. He is physically of ordinary build. His shoes are a size 10 (US). His light brown, short, side-faded hair gives him a dashing appearance. He has a dapper appearance due to his stubble beard. His eyes have a dark color.

 

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