Jay Purvis is a former model and television host. Purvis was a co-host of ''

Kitchen Equipped ''Kitchen Equipped'' is a show which aired on Food Network and HGTV. The show, which shot three seasons was co-hosted by Canadian pastry and celeb chef Anna Olson (seasons two and three), carpenter Jay Purvis, and interior designer Stacy McLen ...

'', which was shown on Food Network Canada, Purvis also hosted

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. Purvis now hosts '' The Fix'' which airs on HGTV. The ''Kitchen Equippeds resident carpenter's looks (Purvis) are compared to ''

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'' host

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. Purvis is also compared to English chef

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due to Purvis's use of

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slang and public school accent.

Biography

Purvis was born in Oakville,

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in 1976, but his mother and brother moved to Britain and later when he was 8 years to

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. Jay is a former pupil of Claremont Preparatory School and then Sutton Valence Public School and grew up in rural

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with his mother and brother Shawn (DJ and surfer). He rode his mother's horses helping her in her equestrian hobbies and also played good rugby and cricket for his schools. After Shawn had finished his A levels they all moved to

, where he worked in the building renovation and carpentry world. At the age of 20, Jay hung up his tools for the catwalk after being taken on by a London agency. After modelling for three years he moved back to

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, where he has since continued to frame houses and star in various shows. Since being back in Canada, he has worked as a construction manager on numerous projects. After that, he started his own renovation and framing company. Through starting his own business, Jay gained much needed and invaluable knowledge about business and construction. Jay got into television when he met a television producer Neil Davies who was looking for a contractor for the show ''

''. He has also made appearances on various other television shows mostly on Home and Garden Television. He now hosts a show on HGTV called ''The Fix''. When not filming Purvis's television show, he worked as a commercial diver.

Filmography

Awards

Jay Purvis has been nominated for '' Viewer's Choice Award for Lifestyle Host'' at the

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References

External links

Jay Purvis on HGTV.ca
Living people Canadian television hosts Canadian people of English descent English people of Canadian descent English television presenters People from Oakville, Ontario 1976 births {{Canada-tv-bio-stub