About Dax

Most people know Dax Holt from his 11 years as one of TMZ’s main on-camera personalities. Over the last decade, Dax has become a pop culture expert and has shared his insight on numerous hit shows such as: On Air w/ Ryan Seacrest, Fox & Friends, American Idol, The Kevin & Bean Show and the list goes on and on.

Others may recognize Dax after he became a finalist during Kelly Ripa's national competition to fill her co-host chair on “Live! With Kelly.” Dax spent a week in NY battling it out live on her show, while capturing hearts across America.

Originally from Denver, Dax was born in the basement of a small house in the heart of Colorado. For much of his childhood, Dax gravitated toward the world of entertainment, so it only made sense he would end up in the field one day.

Although Dax has always seemed to be a natural on TV, his journey almost went in a very different direction. After years of being set on becoming an architect, even being offered a scholarship to attend a prestigious architectural college in California, a last minute realization changed his whole career path. Dax passed up on the scholarship opportunity and began investing time at his local community college’s TV news program. He was instantly hooked. Much of his time at Santa Ana Community College was spent exploring every facet of news production. However, he seemed most at home in front of the camera. After locking down an internship at “Extra TV,” Dax got his first glimpse of the entertainment news business. His real start came at an unknown website being launched by Harvey Levin called TMZ. Dax’s hard work and talent quickly moved him up the ladder as TMZ became an international brand. Before long, Dax began heading up the clips clearance department and managing a growing team while the company continued to expand. During his time there, he received 2 Emmy nominations for his work as a producer for the hit show.

Dax currently resides in Anaheim Hills, California with his wife Denise and their two children, Skylar and Nico.

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