Sonia Kruger

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Early Life and Career

Sonia Melissa Kruger is an Australian television presenter and media personality best known for her work on popular shows such as Dancing with the Stars and The Voice Australia. She first gained public recognition for her role in the iconic 1992 film Strictly Ballroom.

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Birth Date
28 Aug, 1965
Age
54 yrs
Occupations
Dancer
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Citizenship
Australia
Birth Place
Toowoomba
residence
Sydney
Education
University of Technology Sydney
Gender
Female
Description
Australian television presenter
Net Worth 2021
8 million

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Currently, Kruger is associated with the Nine Network, where she hosts several high-profile programs. Her dynamic screen presence and extensive experience have made her one of Australia's most well-recognized television hosts.

Personal Life and Marriages

Kruger's first marriage occurred when she was 23 years old. She has chosen to keep details—such as her first husband's name and the circumstances surrounding their separation—private. The pair have remained friends post-divorce, demonstrating a mutual respect.

Her second marriage was to British banker James Davies. Their union lasted six years before ending in September 2008. While the reasons for the separation were initially kept private, Kruger later indicated that their demanding careers and time apart contributed to the breakdown of their relationship. She mentioned that Davies struggled with her success and frequent late work hours.

Relationship with Craig McPherson

Following her separation from Davies, Kruger became romantically involved with television producer Craig McPherson. At one point, there were rumors suggesting the couple had secretly married in Las Vegas. Kruger later clarified that although they were in a relationship, the marriage rumors were unfounded and inaccurate.

She also publicly addressed the speculation, stating she was not ready for marriage at the time. Kruger emphasized the complexity that would come with marrying McPherson, who is a divorced father of six children. She has expressed genuine affection for him but has been cautious in navigating the relationship publicly.

Shared Living Arrangements and Property Settlement

After her separation from Davies, Kruger and her ex-husband continued living in their shared multi-million-dollar home. According to the terms of their legal separation, they were to divide the property and share custody of their dog. However, due to busy schedules, a formal move was delayed. Kruger remarked that they rarely encountered each other in the expansive house, and that it felt like simultaneously being married and single. During this period, she spent most of her time at McPherson’s apartment.


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Last Modified: Oct 23 2025

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