If you have ever turned on Citytv in the morning, tuned into CHUM 104.5 on the drive home, or scrolled past a body positivity post that actually felt real, chances are you know Meredith Shaw.
She is the Canadian broadcaster, style expert, model, and singer-songwriter who spent nearly a decade owning Toronto’s airwaves before waking up the whole country as co-host of Breakfast Television.
Shaw was born on December 4, 1981 (44 years old) in Toronto, Ontario.
Her voice first hit the airwaves at Boom 97.3, then CHUM 104.5, where she hosted the Afternoon Drive and the nationally syndicated Back in the Day Brunch.
In September 2023, she stepped into one of the biggest chairs in Canadian television, joining Citytv’s Breakfast Television as co-host.
Today, she is also the Canadian face of CoverGirl, a title she picked up in September 2025.
Quick Facts of Meredith Shaw
| Full Name | Meredith Shaw |
| Profession | Television and radio host, singer-songwriter, model |
| Age | 44 years old |
| Date of Birth | December 4, 1981 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Zodiac/Sun Sign | Sagittarius |
| Birthplace | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Current Address | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Gender | Female |
Meredith Shaw Early Life and Education
Meredith Shaw was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario. Her parents were both lawyers, and her mother was the Dean of Osgoode Hall Law School.
Her extended family is based in Alberta, and she has spoken about visiting her grandparents’ farm there. As a child, she took piano, guitar, and voice lessons.
Education
Shaw attended Branksome Hall in Toronto.
Later, she went on to study opera and theatre arts at Queen’s University in Kingston.
She graduated from Queen’s University in 2004.
| School | Branksome Hall, Toronto |
| Alma Mater | Queen’s University, Kingston |
| Highest Qualification | Bachelor of Arts, Opera and Theatre Arts |
Meredith Shaw Personal Life
Meredith Shaw is engaged to Canadian celebrity chef and restaurateur Rodney Bowers.
The couple has been together since around 2018 and lives in Toronto’s Little Italy neighbourhood.
Fiancé
Rodney Bowers is a Newfoundland-born chef, television personality, and head of food media at Centennial College. He opened his Toronto restaurant, The Rosebud, in 2005 and later launched other spots, including Hey Meatball.
He is the culinary expert on CTV’s The Marilyn Denis Show and co-hosted CTV’s Double Your Dish with Meredith. The couple met at a CHUM-FM event Meredith was emceeing, and they credit Marilyn Denis as their matchmaker.
Rodney proposed to Meredith at Bika Farm restaurant outside Montreal, during a trip she had planned for his birthday.
Children
Meredith does not have biological children. She helps raise two children from Rodney’s previous relationship. The names of the kids are Abbey (step-daughter) and William (step-son).
Parents
Meredith Shaw’s parents were both lawyers who originally came from Alberta before settling in Toronto.
Father
Her father is a lawyer. Further personal details are yet to be updated.
Mother
Her mother served as the Dean of Osgoode Hall Law School. Her full name is yet to be updated.
| Relationship Status | Engaged |
| Fiancé | Rodney Bowers |
| Stepchildren | Step-daughter: Abbey Step-son: William |
| Parents | Father: Yet to be updated Mother: Yet to be updated |
Meredith Shaw Career
Meredith Shaw’s career spans music, radio, television, modelling, and fashion, and she has built each phase on the same foundation of authenticity and inclusivity.
2011: Debut Album and Boom 97.3
Meredith first stepped into the spotlight as a singer-songwriter. Her debut album, Place Called Happy, was recorded at Willie Nelson’s Pedernales studio and released in 2011.
Her first professional break came when Gordie Johnson of the band Big Sugar heard her sing and took her under his wing, agreeing to produce her debut album.
The record landed a top 10 hit at CBC and led to a cross-Canada tour, along with writing sessions in Nashville, Halifax, and Vancouver with artists such as Donovan Woods, The Trews, Joel Plaskett, Tim Chaisson, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Jeff Johnson, and Emily Reid.
The same year, she joined Toronto radio station Boom 97.3 as a weekend host. During her time there, she interviewed artists ranging from Serena Ryder and The Spoons to Gordie Johnson and JD Fortune of INXS.
2012: Girls Who Believe and Modelling Signing
In 2012, Meredith launched the Girls Who Believe initiative, a series of workshops for girls aged 11 to 17 covering music, creativity, and self-esteem, spun out of the closing track on her debut album.
With sponsor Slaight Music, she created the Girls Who Believe Fest, and the 2013 edition featured an all-female lineup including Meredith, Molly Thomas, and Ladies of the Canyon.
Also in 2012, Meredith signed with the Ben Barry Agency in Toronto, and later joined the roster at B&M Model Management, appearing in campaigns for Hudson’s Bay, Penningtons, Walmart, and Eloquii.
November 2014: CHUM 104.5
In November 2014, Meredith moved from Boom 97.3 to CHUM 104.5, an iHeartRadio station.
She hosted the afternoon drive show from 3 pm to 6 pm on weekdays, and on Sundays from 11 am to 1 pm for The Back in the Day Brunch.
During her time on CHUM, she was joined on air by some of music’s biggest stars, including Pink, Sheryl Crow, Keith Urban, and Bryan Adams.
CTV Style Expert Era (2010s to 2020s)
Meredith gained a loyal following as an inclusive style expert on CTV’s The Social, Your Morning, etalk, and The Marilyn Denis Show, where Marilyn Denis herself was a key mentor and friend.
In 2016, Shaw started an inclusive style column for Canadian Living magazine.
2020: Double Your Dish and Canada’s Drag Race Aftershow
In 2020, during the COVID-19 lockdown, Meredith began filming a cooking show at home with her partner Rodney Bowers on Instagram Live, tied to her Back in the Day Brunch radio show.
CTV then offered production support, and the show, called Double Your Dish, aired on Sunday evenings.
Also in 2020, she began co-hosting etalk’s live Twitter aftershow for Canada’s Drag Race alongside Traci Melchor, averaging 1.4 million viewers over the course of the 10-week run.
September 5, 2023: Breakfast Television
On September 5, 2023, Meredith joined Citytv’s Breakfast Television as the new co-host, replacing Dina Pugliese. She co-hosted the show alongside Sid Seixeiro and news host Devo Brown.
On the show, she balanced cooking and fashion segments with interviews of politicians, trending news discussions, and pop culture moments.
January 2024: The Feel Good Brunch on CHFI
In January 2024, Meredith announced a new weekend radio show, The Feel Good Brunch, airing on Citytv’s co-owned CHFI-FM and other adult contemporary Rogers Radio stations across Canada.
February 10, 2025: Exit from Breakfast Television
On February 10, 2025, Citytv announced that Meredith Shaw and Sid Seixeiro would no longer host Breakfast Television. The announcement was made on air by co-host Devo Brown.
September 2025: CoverGirl Spokesperson and Continued Work
Shaw was announced as the Canadian spokesperson for CoverGirl on September 3, 2025, joining figures like Tracy Moore in promotional campaigns for the brand’s inclusive beauty products.
She continues to update her Meredith’s Must Haves series on her official website and marked the one-year launch of her inaugural fashion collaboration in October 2025.
Advocacy Work and Community Involvement
Meredith works closely with initiatives such as Girls Inc., Girl Talk, and Shoppers Drug Mart’s Run for Women, spreading a message of inclusivity, self-love, and acceptance.
She also created Body Language, a digital series featuring change-makers in the body positivity space, hosting conversations with figures such as recording artist Lu Kala and TikTok creator Stephanie Valentine.
Meredith Shaw Awards and Achievements
- Meredith has received a nomination for Best Female Adult Contemporary Album at the 2012 Toronto Independent Music Awards.
Meredith Shaw Controversy
Meredith Shaw has not been personally involved in any major controversy. The most publicly discussed moment of her career involved her sudden exit from Breakfast Television.
On February 10, 2025, Citytv announced that Meredith Shaw and Sid Seixeiro were no longer hosts of Breakfast Television, with viewers surprised by the on-air announcement. The decision came from Rogers Sports & Media as part of a network restructuring, not from any personal misconduct.
Meredith Shaw Net Worth
Meredith Shaw’s exact net worth and annual salary are yet to be updated.
| Net Worth (Approx.) | Yet to be updated |
| Salary (Approx.) | Yet to be updated |
Meredith Shaw Height, Weight, and Physical Stats
Below are the physical stats of Meredith Shaw:
| Height | In centimetres: Yet to be updated In meters: Yet to be updated In feet and inches: Yet to be updated |
| Weight | In kg: Yet to be updated In lbs: Yet to be updated |
| Body Measurements | Yet to be updated |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Eye Color | Blue |
Meredith Shaw Instagram, X, Facebook
 @meredithshaw | |
| X |  @meredithshaw |
 @meredithshawtoronto | |
| Own site |  @meredithshaw.com |
Interesting Facts About Meredith Shaw
- She and Rodney Bowers share a rescue dog named Lucy at their home in Toronto.
- Her happy place is Palm Springs, specifically Norma’s patio at The Parker hotel, and she has admitted to a guilty pleasure of watching every season of every Real Housewives franchise.
- Her favourite song of all time is Lionel Richie’s “All Night Long.”
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FAQs
Who is Meredith Shaw?
Meredith Shaw is a Canadian broadcaster, style expert, model, and singer-songwriter based in Toronto, and the former co-host of Citytv’s Breakfast Television.
How old is Meredith Shaw?
Meredith Shaw is 44 years old. She was born on December 4, 1981, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Who is Meredith Shaw’s fiancé?
Meredith Shaw is engaged to Canadian celebrity chef and restaurateur Rodney Bowers.
Does Meredith Shaw have children?
Meredith and Rodney do not share biological children, but she helps raise Rodney’s two children, Abbey and William, from a previous relationship.
Why did Meredith Shaw leave Breakfast Television?
On February 10, 2025, Rogers Sports & Media parted ways with Meredith Shaw and Sid Seixeiro as part of a network restructuring, without disclosing a specific reason.
Where did Meredith Shaw go to school?
Meredith Shaw attended Branksome Hall in Toronto and then studied opera and theatre arts at Queen’s University in Kingston, graduating in 2004.
Who did Meredith Shaw replace on Breakfast Television?
Meredith Shaw replaced longtime co-host Dina Pugliese when she joined Breakfast Television on September 5, 2023.
What radio shows has Meredith Shaw hosted?
Meredith Shaw has hosted shows on Boom 97.3, the Afternoon Drive on CHUM 104.5, iHeartRadio’s syndicated The Back in the Day Brunch, and later The Feel Good Brunch on CHFI.
