16 Things You Didn’t Know About Todd Talbot
We know him as the charismatic co-host and friendly rival of Jillian Harris on the hit HGTV Canada series Love it or List Vancouver, but there's much more than meets the eye with this West Coast realtor. Here are 16 fun facts about Todd Talbot you probably didn't know.
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Where it All Started
1/16Where it All Started
1/16Photo Credit: Todd Talbot/InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
Although he was born in Vancouver, Todd moved around a lot as a child. He lived in a whopping <em>eight</em> different houses and went to six different schools! <br><br> Watch the <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/love-it-or-list-it-vancouver/videos/angie-and-shawn-1466819139793/#currentSlide=1" rel="noopener" target="_blank">latest episodes of <em>Love it Or List it Vancouver</a></em> now!Love it or List it Vancouver16 Things You Didn’t Know About Todd TalbotWhere it All Started
PHOTO 1 of 16READ LESS -Although he was born in Vancouver, Todd moved around a lot as a child. He lived in a whopping <em>eight</em> different houses and went to six different schools! <br><br> Watch the <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/love-it-or-list-it-vancouver/videos/angie-and-shawn-1466819139793/#currentSlide=1" rel="noopener" target="_blank">latest episodes of <em>Love it Or List it Vancouver</a></em> now!Photo Credit: Todd Talbot/InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
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Embarrassing Nickname
2/16Embarrassing Nickname
2/16Photo Credit: Todd Talbot/InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
Todd’s unusual nickname is none other than Woddy, which he inherited from his father (pictured here). “Not glamorous at all, but it kinda stuck,” he says. “From there, I called my dad Waddy!”Love it or List it Vancouver16 Things You Didn’t Know About Todd TalbotEmbarrassing Nickname
PHOTO 2 of 16READ LESS -Todd’s unusual nickname is none other than Woddy, which he inherited from his father (pictured here). “Not glamorous at all, but it kinda stuck,” he says. “From there, I called my dad Waddy!”Photo Credit: Todd Talbot/InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
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From Heartthrob to Host
3/16From Heartthrob to Host
3/16Photo Credit: W Network
Todd got his big break in the early '90s when he was cast as teen heartthrob Matt Walker in the hit series <em>Fifteen</em>. He appeared in 65 episodes of the show before moving to London, England where he continued to study acting.Love it or List it Vancouver16 Things You Didn’t Know About Todd TalbotFrom Heartthrob to Host
PHOTO 3 of 16READ LESS -Todd got his big break in the early '90s when he was cast as teen heartthrob Matt Walker in the hit series <em>Fifteen</em>. He appeared in 65 episodes of the show before moving to London, England where he continued to study acting.Photo Credit: W Network
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What He Loves Most About His Job
4/16What He Loves Most About His Job
4/16Photo Credit: Todd Talbot/InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
His favourite thing about <em>Love It or List It Vancouver</em> is being lucky enough to shoot in Vancouver and getting to work with co-star Jillian Harris. “We have fun together; we laugh and joke and our crew is great,” he says. "The thing about the show that resonates around the world is that everyone deals with these issues all the time: Should we move? Are we living in the right place? What should we renovate?" <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/love-it-or-list-it-vancouver/photos/14-things-you-didnt-know-about-jillian-harris-1052897/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">12 Things You Didn't Know About Jillian Harris</a>Love it or List it Vancouver16 Things You Didn’t Know About Todd TalbotWhat He Loves Most About His Job
PHOTO 4 of 16READ LESS -His favourite thing about <em>Love It or List It Vancouver</em> is being lucky enough to shoot in Vancouver and getting to work with co-star Jillian Harris. “We have fun together; we laugh and joke and our crew is great,” he says. "The thing about the show that resonates around the world is that everyone deals with these issues all the time: Should we move? Are we living in the right place? What should we renovate?" <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/love-it-or-list-it-vancouver/photos/14-things-you-didnt-know-about-jillian-harris-1052897/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">12 Things You Didn't Know About Jillian Harris</a>Photo Credit: Todd Talbot/InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
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He Bumps Into Families Who Appeared on the Show
5/16He Bumps Into Families Who Appeared on the Show
5/16Photo Credit: Todd Talbot/InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
It turns out, Todd is quite active in Vancouver's charitable communities and, as a result, he runs into families who have appeared on <em>Love it Or List it Vancouver</em>. "I do a lot of charity work and some of [the former guest stars] come out and support and donate," Todd tells us. "My kids also go to school with some of the homeowners. In fact, in episode one of season one, Brandon and Michelle, we’ve become very close with because our kids go to the same school."Love it or List it Vancouver16 Things You Didn’t Know About Todd TalbotHe Bumps Into Families Who Appeared on the Show
PHOTO 5 of 16READ LESS -It turns out, Todd is quite active in Vancouver's charitable communities and, as a result, he runs into families who have appeared on <em>Love it Or List it Vancouver</em>. "I do a lot of charity work and some of [the former guest stars] come out and support and donate," Todd tells us. "My kids also go to school with some of the homeowners. In fact, in episode one of season one, Brandon and Michelle, we’ve become very close with because our kids go to the same school."Photo Credit: Todd Talbot/InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
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He Coined the Term "Right-Sizing"
6/16He Coined the Term "Right-Sizing"
6/16Photo Credit: Todd Talbot/InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
Todd loves talking about "right-sizing", a term he coined when trying to avoid references to downsizing. "I changed it from downsizing it because no one likes to think about sacrifice," he tells us. "In the [fifth] season you’re going to see people go through this process. The world is moving towards a more sustainable model, a more affordable model and this idea that bigger homes are going to solve your problems is bullsh*t. To continue to put that pressure on people is really hard and then people carry these massive mortgages and they’re not happy. People tend to look at buying a house as the solution to a problem and then they create a lifestyle that they want. It’s not that way. That is a myth. You should create your lifestyle <em>first </em>and the space that you’re living in should support <em>that</em>."Love it or List it Vancouver16 Things You Didn’t Know About Todd TalbotHe Coined the Term "Right-Sizing"
PHOTO 6 of 16READ LESS -Todd loves talking about "right-sizing", a term he coined when trying to avoid references to downsizing. "I changed it from downsizing it because no one likes to think about sacrifice," he tells us. "In the [fifth] season you’re going to see people go through this process. The world is moving towards a more sustainable model, a more affordable model and this idea that bigger homes are going to solve your problems is bullsh*t. To continue to put that pressure on people is really hard and then people carry these massive mortgages and they’re not happy. People tend to look at buying a house as the solution to a problem and then they create a lifestyle that they want. It’s not that way. That is a myth. You should create your lifestyle <em>first </em>and the space that you’re living in should support <em>that</em>."Photo Credit: Todd Talbot/InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
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His (Other) Dream Job
7/16His (Other) Dream Job
7/16Photo Credit: Todd Talbot/InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
If Todd Talbot wasn’t on <em>Love It or List It Vancouver</em>, what would he be doing? According to him, he would be an architect or renovating houses. “That's what I love to do – renovate and design spaces, and create cool homes,” he says.Love it or List it Vancouver16 Things You Didn’t Know About Todd TalbotHis (Other) Dream Job
PHOTO 7 of 16READ LESS -If Todd Talbot wasn’t on <em>Love It or List It Vancouver</em>, what would he be doing? According to him, he would be an architect or renovating houses. “That's what I love to do – renovate and design spaces, and create cool homes,” he says.Photo Credit: Todd Talbot/InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
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He's Got The Moves
8/16He's Got The Moves
8/16Photo Credit: Rebecca Talbot/InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
He’s trained as a classical dancer and is well-versed in jazz, ballet and tap. Here he is getting ready to perform in a ballet with his wife, Rebecca.Love it or List it Vancouver16 Things You Didn’t Know About Todd TalbotHe's Got The Moves
PHOTO 8 of 16READ LESS -He’s trained as a classical dancer and is well-versed in jazz, ballet and tap. Here he is getting ready to perform in a ballet with his wife, Rebecca.Photo Credit: Rebecca Talbot/InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
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His Other Half
9/16His Other Half
9/16Photo Credit: Rebecca Talbot/InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
Todd has been married to actress, model and singer Rebecca Talbot since 2007. She has played lead roles in a number of major stage musicals, including <em>Footloose</em> and <em>Sweeney Todd</em>. She even had a small role as a young Melissa Scully on the hit sci-fi TV series <em>The X-Files</em>. Despite their hectic schedules, the couple makes sure they always make time for one another. "It's important to manage your relationship with your wife and make sure that [your marriage] is still happy and functioning," Todd tells us.Love it or List it Vancouver16 Things You Didn’t Know About Todd TalbotHis Other Half
PHOTO 9 of 16READ LESS -Todd has been married to actress, model and singer Rebecca Talbot since 2007. She has played lead roles in a number of major stage musicals, including <em>Footloose</em> and <em>Sweeney Todd</em>. She even had a small role as a young Melissa Scully on the hit sci-fi TV series <em>The X-Files</em>. Despite their hectic schedules, the couple makes sure they always make time for one another. "It's important to manage your relationship with your wife and make sure that [your marriage] is still happy and functioning," Todd tells us.Photo Credit: Rebecca Talbot/InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
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How They Met
10/16How They Met
10/16Photo Credit: Todd Talbot/InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
Todd and Rebecca met during rehearsals for <em>West Side Story</em> at Vancouver’s Arts Club (she played the lead role of Maria). He proposed to her over the intercom aboard a WestJet flight headed to Toronto.Love it or List it Vancouver16 Things You Didn’t Know About Todd TalbotHow They Met
PHOTO 10 of 16READ LESS -Todd and Rebecca met during rehearsals for <em>West Side Story</em> at Vancouver’s Arts Club (she played the lead role of Maria). He proposed to her over the intercom aboard a WestJet flight headed to Toronto.Photo Credit: Todd Talbot/InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
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He Has Two Kids
11/16He Has Two Kids
11/16Photo Credit: Todd Talbot/InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
Todd and Rebecca have two kids, Kesler and Ashlyn. On being a father, he says "Watching my son and daughter grow up and experience life overwhelms me with a joy that cannot be replaced and can’t be captured in words."Love it or List it Vancouver16 Things You Didn’t Know About Todd TalbotHe Has Two Kids
PHOTO 11 of 16READ LESS -Todd and Rebecca have two kids, Kesler and Ashlyn. On being a father, he says "Watching my son and daughter grow up and experience life overwhelms me with a joy that cannot be replaced and can’t be captured in words."Photo Credit: Todd Talbot/InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
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His Biggest Fear
12/16His Biggest Fear
12/16Photo Credit: IMDB
Todd is terrified of horror films! Yes, really! Everything from <em>E.T.</em> to <em>Cabin Fever</em> are too much for him to bear.Love it or List it Vancouver16 Things You Didn’t Know About Todd TalbotHis Biggest Fear
PHOTO 12 of 16READ LESS -Todd is terrified of horror films! Yes, really! Everything from <em>E.T.</em> to <em>Cabin Fever</em> are too much for him to bear.Photo Credit: IMDB
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Biggest Pet Peeves
13/16Biggest Pet Peeves
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Though he admittedly has more than one, topping the list is noisy eaters. Todd can’t stand when his wife eats cereal and makes slurping sounds.Love it or List it Vancouver16 Things You Didn’t Know About Todd TalbotBiggest Pet Peeves
PHOTO 13 of 16READ LESS -Though he admittedly has more than one, topping the list is noisy eaters. Todd can’t stand when his wife eats cereal and makes slurping sounds.Photo Credit: Thinkstock
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Favourite Foods
14/16Favourite Foods
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Todd is a big fan of anything savoury, especially Thai food. If he had to pick one favourite dish, it would be a (slightly) spicy green curry. Yum!Love it or List it Vancouver16 Things You Didn’t Know About Todd TalbotFavourite Foods
PHOTO 14 of 16READ LESS -Todd is a big fan of anything savoury, especially Thai food. If he had to pick one favourite dish, it would be a (slightly) spicy green curry. Yum!Photo Credit: Slice of Pi/Instagram
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Top Trip
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His stag took place in Las Vegas, of course. Describing that trip, Todd tells us, “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Almost anything you can imagine happened.”Love it or List it Vancouver16 Things You Didn’t Know About Todd TalbotTop Trip
PHOTO 15 of 16READ LESS -His stag took place in Las Vegas, of course. Describing that trip, Todd tells us, “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Almost anything you can imagine happened.”Photo Credit: Wikipedia
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What’s His Sign?
16/16What’s His Sign?
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Todd’s birth date (June 12) makes him a Gemini. Gemini’s are known for being expressive and quick-witted, two traits we think perfectly describe the <em>Love It or List It</em> personality.Love it or List it Vancouver16 Things You Didn’t Know About Todd TalbotWhat’s His Sign?
PHOTO 16 of 16READ LESS -Todd’s birth date (June 12) makes him a Gemini. Gemini’s are known for being expressive and quick-witted, two traits we think perfectly describe the <em>Love It or List It</em> personality.Photo Credit: Todd Talbot/InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
