Graeme Richards

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Graeme Richards is a dynamic and charismatic event emcee from South Africa, best known for his work as a television presenter, actor, and radio personality. With years of experience in front of live and broadcast audiences, Graeme brings energy, professionalism, and a natural ability to connect with crowds of all sizes.

As an event emcee, Graeme has the unique talent to effortlessly engage diverse audiences, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable flow throughout any event. Whether hosting corporate conferences, award ceremonies, or entertainment showcases, he adds a personal touch with his humor, quick wit, and deep understanding of audience engagement.

His extensive background in live television ensures that he remains composed under pressure, making him a reliable and adaptable host for any occasion.

Graeme’s professionalism and infectious enthusiasm make him a standout emcee, capable of elevating any event and leaving a lasting impression on attendees.

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  • Experienced Presenter: Graeme Richards is a seasoned South African television presenter and broadcaster, known for his work on popular shows like Expresso and Top Travel, bringing a wealth of on-screen charisma to the stage as an emcee.
  • Dynamic Host: With a natural ability to energize and engage audiences, Graeme is a dynamic presence at any event, effortlessly balancing professionalism with an approachable, relatable demeanor.
  • Versatile Performer: Whether hosting corporate functions, award ceremonies, or live entertainment events, Graeme adapts to a wide range of formats, ensuring smooth transitions and an entertaining flow throughout.
  • Expert in Live Events: Graeme’s extensive background in live television and radio makes him adept at thinking on his feet, managing unexpected moments, and keeping the audience engaged, even under tight time constraints.

Travels from:

  • Cape Town, WC

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  • Emcee Range: 35,001 - 50,000

Graeme Richards from anchoring live time prime news to practicing martial arts, Graeme Richards is a man of every moment.

Having presented on almost every South African television and platform and having conducted interviews with local and international superstars in sport, lifestyle and entertainment, Graeme has sustained an admirable level of success.

Currently based in Cape Town, Graeme is co-host on the live daily breakfast show Expresso, broadcasted on national television to around 1.4 million viewers daily.

With almost two decades of experience, Graeme has enjoyed a career on live television and on stage as an actor, MC, voiceover artist and model.

With this, comes the honour of having interviewed internationally recognised stars such as Anthony Anderson, Boris Kudjoe, Carly Rae Jepson and South African greats such as Alain Prost, Francois Pienaar, Gary Player and the Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu.

Not stopping at small screen success, Graeme has also had the privilege of having had feature roles in a number of international movie releases; most notably the R100 million budget film, Starship Troopers 3: Marauders.

He has also been in numerous international television commercials for prominent brands such as Coca Cola, Nokia, Volkswagen and Sun International.

Graeme Richards | Celebrity MC

Using the city of Cape Town and its natural surroundings as his playground – as well as being a lifelong martial arts practitioner – Graeme is most definitely in-tune with his physical well-being and he participates in every sporting event accessible to him, from the Two Oceans Marathon, the Cape Town Cycle Tour, Weskus Marathon, Cape Town Rugby 10’s and even the odd white-collar boxing event.

His physique has won him notable attention from the fairer sex with two nominations for as ‘Sexiest Man’ bestowed upon him by Cosmopolitan Magazine in 2016 and 2017.

Graeme Richards represented the month of June in the Cosmopolitan Sexiest Man Calendar for 2017.

A philanthropist above all else, Graeme has played a direct role in raising millions of Rands and an even greater amount of trade and promotion for many charities; a mission he continues to support each and every day.

Graeme Richards utilises his profile to uplift people around the country, from rehousing street children in Hillbrow to massive CSI sponsorship procurements that have year-on-year literally raised tons of stationary and meals to feed hundreds of children, as well helping them grow as inspired individuals.

After being asked about his limits, Graeme Richards answered: “I am game for anything … well, anything except kissing a man (again) and shark cage diving!”

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