Jon Almaas


Jon Almaas is a Norwegian TV-host and actor, best known from the weekly comedy Nytt på nytt which he hosted for 17 years.

Career

Almaas got his start on TV3, before moving to the NRK in 1994. Although he initially worked as a producer for the NRK, he would eventually become a household name through hosting the popular show Nytt på Nytt, the Norwegian adaptation of Have I Got News For You. Almaas hosted Nytt på Nytt from its beginning in 1999 until December 2016, when he left NRK. He was replaced by Bård Tufte Johansen, a comedian.
Almaas has also published three books, Slik blir du husets herre ', Bare så du vet det ' and Den store norske TV-boka: Alt du ikke visste om norske TV-kjendiser .

Private life

Almaas is married to Ellen Christin Heider.

Television appearances

Awards