Dan Le Batard is an American television reporter, radio host, and newspaper sports writer. He is known for his work with ESPN and Miami Herald. He hosts the show Highly Questionable on ESPN and works as a guest host in Pardon the Interruption.
Early Life of Batard
Dan Le Batard was born on 16th December 1968 in Jersey City, New Jersey, under the birth name Daniel Thomas Le Batard. He holds an American nationality.
Batard's father Gonzalo Le Batard and his mother Lourdes Le Batard moved to Central Islip, New York after they were banished from Cuba. Later, his parents, along with his brother, David Le Batard, moved to Miramar, Florida.
Graduated From the University of Miami
He completed his Bachelor in Journalism and Politics in 1990 from the University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida. The University of Miami is a private research university in Coral Gables, Florida.
The media personality is 6 feet 2 inches tall. Furthermore, he appears healthy and has brown eyes and brown hair.
Started Career From Miami Herald
Batard started working as a sportswriter in Miami Herald in 1990. Besides, he also started working on the radio. His self-deprecation humor made his show different from other shows and quickly established him in his career as a radio host.
\The radio host contributed to many programs for ESPN that including Outside the Lines, The Sports Reporters, and College GameDay. Le Batard also worked as a guest host for Pardon the Interruption.
In 2011, he worked as a host for the show Dan Le Batard is Highly Questionable?. Later retitled Highly Questionable. He co-hosts the show along with his father, Gonzalo. ESPN launched a podcast with the title The Le Batard and Friend in 2019.
Dan Le Batard's Controversies
Dan Le Batard gained immense fame for his comic timing, however, it sometimes drags him to some controversies. In 2014, his comment on the Baseball Hall of Fame Vote led him to a one-year ban.
Later that year, Batard was suspended for two days from his work after he allegedly took out a billboard in Arkon, Ohio. On the board, it was written, "You're Welcome, Lebron. Love Miami," while he was leaving Miami Heat and joining Cleveland Cavaliers.
In 2018, Zoo Miami's Ron Magill proposed to name a baby hippo after Le Batard as part of a fundraiser if the $10k goal would be met. However, in December 2018, it was announced the Disney policy would not allow the naming of the baby hippo after Le Batard. Instead, Dan Le Batard was named Baby Hippo.
What Is Dan Le Batard's Net Worth In 2022?
Le Batard earns pretty well from his career as a host on ESPN radio shows. According to the New York Post, he receives around $3.5 million per annum from the network. However, his net worth in 2022 is estimated at around $25 Million. No doubt, the radio and tv personality earns enough to live a luxurious life with his family just like Suzanne Kay.
There is no information regarding Le Batard's actual net worth, however, considering his lucrative career, his net worth can be presumed to be more than $5 million as of 2020.
Who is Dan's Wife Valerie Scheide?
Le Batard is happily married to his girlfriend and model Valerie Scheide. They got married in November 2019 following a 3-years-long courtship.
The couple first met while Valerie was walking through a restaurant where he was celebrating his parents' 49th anniversary in 2016.
They started dating shortly after their first meeting, and after two years, they became engaged in 2018. The news was published on 13 September 2018 in Miami Herald, however, they were shocked to hear the news as the news was published without their consent. Besides, there is no information regarding their children.
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