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16 Things You Didn’t Know About Todd Talbot
We know him as the charismatic co-host and rival of Jillian Harris on the hit series Love it or List Vancouver, but there's much more than meets the eye with this West Coast realtor. Here are 16 unique facts about Todd Talbot you probably never knew. By Jennifer Phillips Watch the premiere of Love it or List Vancouver on Monday, September 12th at 10pm ET.
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1. Where it All Started
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1/16Though he was born in Vancouver, Todd moved around a lot as a child. He lived in a whopping eight different houses and went to six different schools!Love it or List it Vancouver16 Things You Didn’t Know About Todd Talbot1. Where it All Started
PHOTO 1 of 16READ LESS -Though he was born in Vancouver, Todd moved around a lot as a child. He lived in a whopping eight different houses and went to six different schools! -
2. Lakeside Life
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2/16Growing up, Todd spent most of his summers in Winnipeg on Falcon Lake where he enjoyed endless waterskiing, swimming, saunas and bon fires.Love it or List it Vancouver16 Things You Didn’t Know About Todd Talbot2. Lakeside Life
PHOTO 2 of 16READ LESS -Growing up, Todd spent most of his summers in Winnipeg on Falcon Lake where he enjoyed endless waterskiing, swimming, saunas and bon fires. -
3. From Heartthrob to Host
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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 and then moved to London, England where he continued to study acting.<br> <br>Psst! <a href="http://www.wnetwork.com/living/see-todd-talbot-90s-teen-heartthrob" target="_blank">Click here</a> to see Todd’s best moments on <em>Fifteen</em>.Love it or List it Vancouver16 Things You Didn’t Know About Todd Talbot3. From 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 and then moved to London, England where he continued to study acting.<br> <br>Psst! <a href="http://www.wnetwork.com/living/see-todd-talbot-90s-teen-heartthrob" target="_blank">Click here</a> to see Todd’s best moments on <em>Fifteen</em>.Photo Credit: W Network
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4. What He Loves Most About His Job
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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 Jillian. “We have fun together; we laugh and joke and our crew is great,” he says.Love it or List it Vancouver16 Things You Didn’t Know About Todd Talbot4. What 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 Jillian. “We have fun together; we laugh and joke and our crew is great,” he says.Photo Credit: Instagram: toddtalbot
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5. His (Other) Dream Job
5/165. His (Other) Dream Job
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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 simply renovating houses. “That's what I love to do – renovate and design spaces, and create cool homes,” he says.<br><br>He often posts pictures of homes that inspire him on his <a href="https://www.instagram.com/toddtalbot/" target="_blank">Instagram account</a>.Love it or List it Vancouver16 Things You Didn’t Know About Todd Talbot5. His (Other) Dream Job
PHOTO 5 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 simply renovating houses. “That's what I love to do – renovate and design spaces, and create cool homes,” he says.<br><br>He often posts pictures of homes that inspire him on his <a href="https://www.instagram.com/toddtalbot/" target="_blank">Instagram account</a>.Photo Credit: Instagram: toddtalbot
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6. He's Got Moves
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He’s trained as a classical dancer and is well-versed in jazz, ballet and tap. Here he is performing in a ballet with his wife Rebecca.Love it or List it Vancouver16 Things You Didn’t Know About Todd Talbot6. He's Got Moves
PHOTO 6 of 16READ LESS -He’s trained as a classical dancer and is well-versed in jazz, ballet and tap. Here he is performing in a ballet with his wife Rebecca.Photo Credit: Instagram: rabeccaelizabeth
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7. How Old is He?
7/167. How Old is He?
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Todd was born on June 12, 1973, making him 43 years old.Love it or List it Vancouver16 Things You Didn’t Know About Todd Talbot7. How Old is He?
PHOTO 7 of 16READ LESS -Todd was born on June 12, 1973, making him 43 years old.Photo Credit: Instagram: toddtalbot
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8. His Other Half
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Since 2007, Todd has been married to actress, model and singer Rebecca Talbot. She has played lead roles in a number of major musicals, including Footloose and Sweeney Todd. She even played a small role as a young Melissa Scully on the hit television series <em>The X-Files</em>.Love it or List it Vancouver16 Things You Didn’t Know About Todd Talbot8. His Other Half
PHOTO 8 of 16READ LESS -Since 2007, Todd has been married to actress, model and singer Rebecca Talbot. She has played lead roles in a number of major musicals, including Footloose and Sweeney Todd. She even played a small role as a young Melissa Scully on the hit television series <em>The X-Files</em>.Photo Credit: Instagram: rabeccaelizabeth
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9. How They Met
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Todd and Rebecca met during rehearsals for West Side Story at Vancouver’s Arts Club (she played Maria). He proposed to her over the intercom on a WestJet flight headed to Toronto.Love it or List it Vancouver16 Things You Didn’t Know About Todd Talbot9. How They Met
PHOTO 9 of 16READ LESS -Todd and Rebecca met during rehearsals for West Side Story at Vancouver’s Arts Club (she played Maria). He proposed to her over the intercom on a WestJet flight headed to Toronto.Photo Credit: Instagram: toddtalbot
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10. His World
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Todd and Rebecca have two children named Kesler and Ashlyn, whom he loves immensely. 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 Talbot10. His World
PHOTO 10 of 16READ LESS -Todd and Rebecca have two children named Kesler and Ashlyn, whom he loves immensely. 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: Instagram: toddtalbot
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11. Biggest Fear
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Todd is afraid of… horror films! 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 Talbot11. Biggest Fear
PHOTO 11 of 16READ LESS -Todd is afraid of… horror films! 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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12. Pet Peeves
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Though he admittedly has more than one, topping that list are noisy eaters. He can’t stand when his wife Rebecca eats cereal and makes a slurping sound.Love it or List it Vancouver16 Things You Didn’t Know About Todd Talbot12. Pet Peeves
PHOTO 12 of 16READ LESS -Though he admittedly has more than one, topping that list are noisy eaters. He can’t stand when his wife Rebecca eats cereal and makes a slurping sound.Photo Credit: Thinkstock
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13. Fave Food
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Todd is a big fan of anything savoury, especially Thai food. If he had to pick his favourite dish, it would be slightly spicy green curry. Yum!Love it or List it Vancouver16 Things You Didn’t Know About Todd Talbot13. Fave Food
PHOTO 13 of 16READ LESS -Todd is a big fan of anything savoury, especially Thai food. If he had to pick his favourite dish, it would be slightly spicy green curry. Yum!Photo Credit: Instagram: @sliceofpai
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14. Top Trip
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His stag in Vegas, of course. Describing that trip, he 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 Talbot14. Top Trip
PHOTO 14 of 16READ LESS -His stag in Vegas, of course. Describing that trip, he tells us “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Almost anything you can imagine happened.”Photo Credit: Wikipedia
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15. What’s His Sign?
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Todd’s early June birth date makes him a Gemini. Gemini’s are best 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 Talbot15. What’s His Sign?
PHOTO 15 of 16READ LESS -Todd’s early June birth date makes him a Gemini. Gemini’s are best known for being expressive and quick-witted, two traits we think perfectly describe the <em>Love It or List It</em> personality.Photo Credit: Instagram: toddtalbot
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16. Embarrassing Nickname
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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 Talbot16. Embarrassing Nickname
PHOTO 16 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: Instagram: toddtalbot
