25 Facts About Phil Keoghan

Philip John Keoghan is a New Zealand television personality, best known for hosting the American version of The Amazing Race on CBS, since its 2001 debut.

Phil Keoghan is the creator and host of No Opportunity Wasted, which has been produced in the United States, New Zealand, and Canada.

Phil Keoghan was born in Lincoln, a satellite town of Christchurch, New Zealand.

Phil Keoghan's family had returned to Christchurch by the time he was in high school, and following that, Keoghan attended St Andrew's College, Christchurch.

Phil Keoghan has been host for the show from its inception and serves as a producer.

Phil Keoghan currently has a contract extending for "several years" following The Amazing Race 18 in 2011 that will allow him to develop other shows for CBS.

Shortly after the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake, Phil Keoghan visited his hometown to ensure his family was safe but to record segments for The Early Show to implore viewers to provide aid to the New Zealand Red Cross and to promote continued tourism, a fundamental part of New Zealand's economy, to the country.

Phil Keoghan told TMZ in 2010 that during the 10th season of The Amazing Race he was detained in Ukraine for two days until the US ambassador in Ukraine intervened to free him.

Phil Keoghan hosted National Geographic Explorer starting in the show's 11th season, to start airing in 2018.

Phil Keoghan was rescued by his dive partner, and though shaken, insisted on facing his fear and returned the next day to complete filming.

Since then, Phil Keoghan has broken a world bungee jumping record, gone diving in the world's longest underwater caves, eaten a meal on top of an erupting volcano, and renewed his vows underwater while feeding sharks.

Phil Keoghan was a guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show, where he shared with Oprah his list of things he wants to do before he dies.

Phil Keoghan co-developed the television show No Opportunity Wasted, initially premiering in 2004, that reflected on this "No Opportunity Wasted" mantra.

Phil Keoghan wrote a companion book, No Opportunity Wasted: 8 Ways to Create a List for the Life You Want.

From 28 March to 9 May 2009, Phil Keoghan performed in "Ride Across America", in partnership with several organisations including GNC, to raise money for multiple sclerosis research.

Phil Keoghan stopped in 39 cities en route, attending various events and participating in casting for season 15 of The Amazing Race; the ride culminated a day before the finale of season 14.

Phil Keoghan later came across information about Harry Watson, an early-20th-century New Zealand cyclist that formed a team of four to become the first English-speaking team to ride in the Tour de France in 1928.

Phil Keoghan's father, John, is an agricultural scientist involved with conservation in New Zealand.

Phil Keoghan appeared alongside his son as a Pit Stop greeter during the 13th season of The Amazing Race when the racers stopped in New Zealand.

Phil Keoghan's brother Andrew was a television reporter on Television New Zealand's One News and is a jazz singer.

Phil Keoghan was recognised in 2012 as one of six "Emerging Leaders" during the Sir Peter Blake Leadership Awards, due to his use of his celebrity status to support efforts such as Christchurch earthquake relief and efforts for multiple sclerosis.

In 2008, Phil Keoghan was awarded the World Class New Zealand award in the 'Creative' category.

In 2018, Phil Keoghan was inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame.

Phil Keoghan has worked in more than seventy countries as a television host, producer, writer, and cameraman.

Some shows Phil Keoghan has been involved with include:.