Greg Evans (born 17 April 1953) is an Australian television and radio host with a career spanning over four decades. He is best known for his roles on popular programs such as Perfect Match and for his contributions to Australian radio, where he was a leading figure in the 1970s and 1980s.
Early career
Evans began his broadcasting career in 1971 at regional radio station 3CS in Colac, hosting the breakfast program. He later worked at 3CV in Maryborough and 2KA in Katoomba before joining Melbourne's 3XY, where he hosted the drive-time slot for seven years. During this period, his show consistently rated number one, cementing his reputation as a prominent radio personality. From 1975 to 1981, Evans won the TV Week King of Pop Awards for Most Popular DJ in Victoria for six consecutive years, the only recipient in the award's history.
Transition to Television
Evans transitioned to television in the late 1970s, appearing as a regular presenter on The Mike Walsh Show.
Return to Radio
Evans returned to radio in the 1990s, co-hosting 3AW's breakfast show alongside Sam Newman in 1992. He subsequently joined Gold 104.3, hosting drive-time and later breakfast programs until 1998. During this time, he also appeared on television as a co-host of Network Ten's Monday to Friday in 1997.
According to his own published website Greg Evans hosted the TV Week Logie Awards in 1985, where he was a three-time nominee for the Gold Logie.
Charity and Community Work
Evans has been involved in several charitable endeavours, including serving as Chairman of the Variety Club of Australia (Victorian region). He is also an Australia Day lifetime ambassador.
Greg Evans remains an influential figure in Australian media, known for his contributions to both radio and television and his enduring popularity as a marriage celebrant.
- Nine Network Say G'Day host (1987)
- Nine Network Crossfire host (1987)
- 3XY Drive host (1978–1983)
- 3AW breakfast guest host with Sam Newman (1992)
- Gold 104.3 Drive host (1994–1996)
- Gold 104.3 Breakfast host with Dermott Brereton (1996–1998)
- Network Ten Monday To Friday host (1997)
- 3AK Mornings (1999)
- 3AK afternoon announcer (2001–2003)
- Nine Network Talking Real Estate host (2004)
- 3MP Drive host (2005)
- 3SR FM Shepparton breakfast host Solo (2009–2012) with Mandy Turner (2012–)
- Ad hoc guest speaker You Cannot Be Serious podcast with Sam Newman (2024-)
2KA Katoomba Breakfast announcer
Greg also presented the Keno draw on GTV9 mainly week nights.