12 Facts About Mikey Robins

Mikel Mason "Mikey" Robins was born on 8 December 1961 and is an Australian media personality, comedian and writer.

Mikey Robins is best known for the satirical game show Good News Week, which ran on the ABC and Network Ten between 1996 and 2000, and returned again when the series was resurrected in February 2008.

Mikey Robins attended the University of Newcastle, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in English and Drama.

Mikey Robins's co-presenters included Helen Razer, Paul McDermott, Jen Oldershaw and The Sandman.

Mikey Robins formally co-hosted the breakfast program on Sydney radio station Triple M with Amanda Keller in 2001 and then Vega 95.3 alongside Tony Squires and Rebecca Wilson.

The recognition he gained through Triple J launched Mikey Robins's career in television comedy; he appeared on Live and Sweaty and was a regular on McFeast before joining McDermott on Good News Week in 1996.

Mikey Robins remained with Good News Week throughout its initial run between 1996 and 2000, and when Network Ten renewed the series in 2008 he returned in his original role.

Mikey Robins was presented with a trophy and won A$20,000, which he donated to the NSW Autism Association.

Mikey Robins is a published author, having co-written two books, Three Beers and a Chinese Meal, a bestseller, and Big Man's World.

Mikey Robins is a supporter of the rugby league club South Sydney Rabbitohs.

When he was eight, Mikey Robins's father was diagnosed with cancer and died two years later.

Mikey Robins's obesity was a frequent source of comedy in his performances, but held serious health implications.