Stephen Dixon was born on March 1, 1974,  (52 years old). He was born in Newton-in-Furness, Cumbria, England, and is best known as a British television presenter on GB News.

He has built a long and steady career in television news over the years. Before joining GB News, he became a familiar face on Sky News, where he presented well-known programmes such as Sky News Sunrise, Sky News at Seven, and Sky News at Ten.

Today, many viewers recognise him for his work in British breakfast television and for his long experience in broadcast journalism. 

Keep reading Stephen Dixon’s Biography to learn more about his life, husband, career, awards, and facts.

Stephen Dixon Wiki & Early Life

Stephen Dixon
Full NameStephen Dixon
ProfessionTelevision news presenter
Age(52 years old)
Date of BirthMarch 1, 1974
NationalityBritish
Zodiac/Sun SignPisces
BirthplaceNewton-in-Furness, Cumbria, England
Current AddressUnited Kingdom

Stephen Dixon Husband

Stephen Dixon is officially gay. He married his husband in the Lake District on 19 May 2022. 

Other details like the name and personal details of his husband, are yet to be updated.

Relationship StatusMarried
HusbandYet to be updated

Stephen Dixon Family

Stephen’s mother’s name is Lynda Dixon, and he also has a brother, Richard Dixon. Information related to his father is yet to be updated.

Parent’s NameFather: Yet to be updated  
Mother: Lynda Dixon
SiblingsBrother: Richard Dixon

Stephen Dixon Education

Stephen Dixon Education

Stephen Dixon studied Broadcast Journalism at Nottingham Trent University and completed his BA (Hons) degree there from 1992 to 1995.

He also received honorary academic recognition in 2016. 

The education details you shared list a Doctor of Letters in Broadcast Journalism from Nottingham Trent University and a Doctor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Bedfordshire, both in 2016.

Alma MaterNottingham Trent University
Highest QualificationBA (Hons) & Doctor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism 

Stephen Dixon Career

Stephen Dixon’s career began after his studies in Broadcast Journalism at Nottingham Trent University, where he completed his BA in 1995. 

He first built experience with the Radio Trent group before moving into wider television news work. That early stage gave him a base in newsroom production as well as on-air presentation.

Before his long run at Sky News, Dixon worked across several well-known UK news outlets. 

Stephen also worked for ITN as both a presenter and producer, with links to ITV, NBC Superchannel, and Channel 5. 

He also credits him as a producer and programme editor on Channel 4’s Big Breakfast News, and as a presenter on the finance channel Simply Money alongside Angela Rippon.

Move to Sky News

Stephen Dixon joined Sky News in 2000 and went on to become one of the channel’s familiar presenters. 

He left Sky after spending 21 years with the broadcaster, which made him one of its established on-screen figures by the time he moved on in 2021.

At Sky News, Dixon became closely linked with the channel’s morning output. From January 2012 to October 2019, he presented Sunrise, working alongside presenters including Gillian Joseph and Isabel Webster. 

After that programme ended, he moved to Sky News @ Breakfast, where he presented the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday editions with Gillian Joseph from October 2019. 

He was also known for presenting Sky News at Seven and Sky News at Ten, which showed that his role at Sky was not limited to one slot or format.

Joining GB News

In November 2021, it was announced that Stephen Dixon would leave Sky News and join GB News the following month. 

Contemporary reports described the move as a notable signing for the newer channel because he arrived with more than two decades of national television experience. 

His move to GB News marked a new phase in his broadcasting career. GB News presenter pages now describe him as a Breakfast presenter, while current show pages list him as part of Breakfast with Stephen and Ellie Costello and Breakfast with Stephen and Anne Diamond.

Style and On-Screen Presence

A big part of Stephen Dixon’s career is his steady presentation style. Across Sky News and GB News, he has mostly worked in live, fast-moving news formats that depend on calm delivery, quick handling of breaking stories, and clear interviews. 

His continued place in breakfast television also shows that broadcasters have trusted him with one of the most visible and demanding parts of the daily news schedule. 

Work Outside Daily News

Alongside his television work, Stephen Dixon has also been credited as an author. In 2018, he published a poetry anthology titled Love is the Beauty of the Soul through Olympia Publishers. 

Co-anchors and Presenters Stephen Dixon Has Worked With

A notable part of Stephen Dixon’s television career is the range of presenters he has worked alongside across both Sky News and GB News. 

During his years at Sky News, he was closely linked with the breakfast format, where he worked with Gillian Joseph and Isabel Webster on Sunrise.

Before that stage of his career, Stephen Dixon also worked with Angela Rippon on the finance channel Simply Money.

YearRole/TitleOrganization/Project
1995Broadcast Journalism graduateNottingham Trent University
1990sPresenter and producerITN, ITV, NBC Superchannel
2000Joined broadcasterSky News
2000Programme editorBig Breakfast News, Channel 4
2000-2001PresenterSimply Money
2012-2019PresenterSky News Sunrise
2019PresenterSky News @ Breakfast
November 2021Announced move to a new channelGB News
2021-presentBreakfast presenterGB News
2018AuthorLove is the Beauty of the Soul

Stephen Dixon Awards and Achievements

Here are the awards won by Stephen Dixon.

YearAwardRole/Category
2023GB News Breakfast TRIC AwardTeam award, Multichannel News Programme
2024GB News Breakfast TRIC AwardTeam award, Best News Show
2025GB News Breakfast TRIC AwardTeam award, Best News Show

Stephen Dixon Net Worth, Salary

Stephen’s estimated net worth is around $5 million, while his annual salary ranges between $ 150,000 – $ 300,500.

Net Worth in Dollars (Approx.)$5 million
Salary (Approx.)$ 150,000–$ 300,500

Stephen Dixon Height, Weight & Physical Stats

Stephen Dixon is about 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm) tall and weighs around 87 kg (191 lbs). He has shining green eyes and dark brown hair.

HeightIn centimetres: 185 cm  
In meters: 1.85 m           
In feet & inches: 6 feet 1 inch
WeightIn kg: 87 kg
In lbs: 191 lbs
Hair ColorDark brown
Eye ColorGreen

Stephen Dixon Instagram, X, LinkedIn

InstagramInstagram Profile@stephengbnews
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LinkedInLinkedIn Profile@stephen dixon

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Interesting Facts About Stephen Dixon

  • Stephen Dixon joined Sky News in 2000 and worked there for more than two decades.
  • He has worked with presenters such as Gillian Joseph, Isabel Webster, Anne Diamond, and Ellie Costello.
  • Stephen has spoken publicly about being gay and about coming out later in life.

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