Jason Gardiner is a famous Australian choreographer who is also the founder(CEO) of an Award winning Production & Design company. Popularly known as one of the vociferous judges of ITV show ‘Dancing on Ice’, who has also previously judged BBC talent show Strictly Dance Fever. All in all, he’s a perfect mixture of creativity and showbiz.
Now Jason Gardiner is in the limelight for his new show Dancing on Ice 2018 and has already gained popularity as being a harsh judge. But that doesn’t mean he’s mean or rowdy. That’s his job to judge after all. Gardiner is an honest judge who has scheduled to soon star in RUTHLESS-THE MUSICAL as Sylvia St. Croix from March 16.
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He’s a force of nature who has inspired lots of confused males to open up through his present success and determination toward being an authentic gay-celebrity. Nonetheless, he’s had his fair share of ups and downs in his life. Let’s dig some details about his personal life- before & after fame, current projects, relationships, family, and affairs. Moreover, Jason Gardiner wiki-bio & net worth at this moment.
Jason Gardiner Gay Struggle And Impact On Career
During his mid-teen days, Jason Gardiner was anorexic until he opened up about his homosexuality at age 16. Jason Gardiner early life was also filled with bitter experiences; he never got a chance to spend his life with his biological parents. Moreover, he got bullied for being gay as well. In an interview with mirror.com, he revealed-
I left home at 16 and had an awful experience in the first bedsit I moved into with a man who abused me. I had to get out of there and I moved into a glorious draghouse. They were all ostracised from their families and we became a family.
Gardiner wrote his first ever musical at the tender age of twelve which led him to be the youngest candidate showing up at The Workshop in Sydney. At the same time, he was bullied and abused at his school. Jason revealed– he was stabbed in the back with a compass. Also got expelled for disrupting the class as a result.
Not only his classmates, but teachers were also even tormenting him in a way. Majority of them abused him by name callings. He would often hang out at the school library during lunch hours and those times were tough on him.
Obstacles and unfavorable circumstances ruled him throughout his career. Due to the reason that he wasn’t straight and was vocal about it; few speculated that he wouldn’t make it in ballet or theater scenario. Apart from that, in 2011 he underwent a lengthy hair transplant procedure costing him approximately $35,000.
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However, beating the social stigma away Jason Gardiner emerged as an artistic homo-individual who often portrays fashion, direct criticism (corrective) with refreshing frankness. Jason Gardiner career portfolio is quite a force to be reckoned with; for he has managed to captivate the audiences through his innovation of various art pieces.
His intriguing creativity can’t be unseen in his numerous theatrical aspects like vocal recordings & choreography. Apart from behind the scene endeavors, Jason Gardiner work also involves Television.
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Apparently, he’s a judge in an ITV show Dancing on Ice which has garnered him the reputation of being too harsh. But, in that context here’s what the stilettos loving male has to say–
I’m honest, I give tough love. Everyone else is lovely, lovely, lovely, but you will never improve if you’re being praised for being mediocre. Nobody wants mediocre.
Nevertheless, people appreciate his presence and attitude because he speaks the ultimate truth. Not to forget that, he’s earning from giving an opinion, and he says what needs to be said. Besides being a judge, Gardiner is also credited for his participation in a survival show with Bear Grylls in 2016.
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His career spans more than 20 years featuring in T.V & theatrical shows as a contestant/judge/producer/singer/writer and choreographer. Alike his personality his life and career path is quite vibrant.
He is also a proud Ambassador for Barnardo’s and Prostate Cancer Charity.
Is Jason Gardiner Married, Who Is Jason Gardiner Wife/Partner?
Right now single, Jason Gardiner husband is not yet there in his life. Being a transgender, he doesn’t fantasize about women; having said that, it’s not that he doesn’t have any girlfriend. He’s fun, and a loving friend any girl would love to have.
However, he’s still in search of a man as a life partner. Jason Gardiner child will also have a fate similar to his because he wants to adopt one but the law doesn’t approve a single parent to make such move.
Moreover, he also fears that he’ll never get a chance to be a father. Therefore, he’s in search of a boyfriend who he will get married to and probably adopt children with.
Jason Gardiner Wiki Facts
Jason Gardiner mother was only 14 when she gave birth to him in Melbourne on 11th June 1965. Now 55 y/o he doesn’t blame his biological mom for giving him up for adoption because it’d be like a child raising a child at that specific period. It’s sad to know that his biological father is still unknown to date.
Whatsoever, he loves and respects his dad-Keith who adopted/raised him since he was a six-month-old infant. Jason Gardiner father Keith was a former Aussie senior firefighter. They lived in rural Victoria. Keith and his wife Pam believed that they were unable to conceive. So they adopted Jason. Gardiner further said–
“They went to check out the babies in the orphanage and were ushered into the viewing area. My mum told me that all the other children were very docile apart from me. She told me: ‘Every other child was always asleep when we came – but you, you were looking around and looking like you were trying to crawl your way out of there’. Eventually she realised, ‘that’s the one, he wants out!’.”
Astonishingly, after three years Pam gave birth to a son named Jamie. Jason Gardiner brother Jamie; even though they aren’t genetically related are quite fond of each other (they’re like chalk and cheese). However, it’s no surprise that he also happens to have a half-brother and two half-sisters who got their kids.
So, Jason also has nephews and nieces. Jason Gardiner father Keith was a generous man who loved him and Jamie equally. Keith was also honored with a bravery award for saving lives. Sadly, he died at the tender age of 33 due to a heart attack.
Jason Gardiner is a Gemini and has been living in London since last decade. Apart from performing, presenting, writing or choreographing he has a ridiculously sweet tooth and a love of all things baked like scones, cakes, and cupcakes.
Jason Gardiner Net Worth
Jason Gardiner net worth is still under review but past several years seem to be favoring him financially since his projects with the TV shows. Jason Gardiner net worth is apparently in the top percentile while comparing with another showbiz celeb.
We will soon update on Jason Gardiner net worth, till then stay tuned for exciting celebs news and wiki facts.
