Chris Choi, one of ITV News’s consumer journalists since 1999, is well known to viewers of television consumer journalism programs. This article describes both his professional and personal journey as an experienced investigative reporter.
Chris Choi Is a Consumer Editor Chris Choi, an esteemed consumer editor renowned for his work and personal life has attracted much public scrutiny over time. Although there isn’t an official Wikipedia page dedicated to him, you can learn about him through other means.
Choi was raised in Leeds where he attended Roundhay High School before continuing his academic pursuit at Nottingham University to earn a Law Degree.
Early Career and Rise to Fame
Choi started his journalism career as a BBC trainee during the late ’80s. Soon thereafter, Choi became interested in consumer journalism on television when he took up investigative reporting duties for “That’s Life”, an early morning BBC1 program.
Choi launched high-profile campaigns against issues including child abuse, bullying and product safety in his initial ventures. Choi made his television debut as an undercover reporter when he revealed details of a Nigerian advance-fee fraud scheme that were previously unknown.
Choi was hired as producer/director for BBC1’s consumer show “Watchdog” in 1993 and three years later hosted Radio 4’s consumer program, “You and Yours”, where for the first time he exposed all risks related to Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE).
Choi began producing consumer shows independently in 1997 with “The Really Useful Show”, the inaugural hour-long live consumer program on BBC1. His portfolio expanded when he worked as both investigative journalist for “Healthcheck” and consumer correspondent on “Summer Holiday”.
Chris Choi began reporting for ITV News after leaving BBC in 1999, covering various social, economic, and industrial issues that are relevant today. Since that time his reports have become an indispensable feature in ITV News programming.
Private Life and Family
Choi has kept much of his personal life private; while currently based out of London, his roots lie in Leeds so it is likely his family lives nearby.
Choi does not reveal details regarding his spouse, marital life or children on social networking platforms such as Facebook; updates regarding personal matters have not been regularly made available on these channels; one such update from June 5 2020 included mention that Nicci Staley – Nicci is his sister-in-law who previously worked at NASA as research assistant – may be related to Choi in some capacity.
Chris Choi is estimated to have an estimated net worth between $1 and $5 Million; his primary source of income comes from being an ITV News consumer editor for many years.
Glassdoor reports that ITV editors typically make around PS47k per year on average; Choi has vast experience and likely earns an attractive annual income.
Choi’s invaluable contributions to ITV News have not only cemented his reputation, but have also garnered him an esteemed position and lucrative salary package.
