Personal Profile About Edwina Bartholomew
Edwina Bartholomew is an Australian journalist and television host, best known to the Australian public for her work with the Seven Network and for the popular television breakfast show Sunrise. She studied journalism at Charles Sturt University before going on to do a Master's degree in International Studies at the University of Sydney.
Bartholomew started her career on Channel Seven after winning an internship competition at the television show Sunrise, and worked her way from production to reporting and presenting. She is a former correspondent for Sydney, weather presenter, entertainment reporter and news presenter. She also co-hosted ‘Dancing with the Stars' and ‘Australian Spartan'. Her extensive broadcasting career and charismatic on-screen persona have placed her as an Australian television figure.
Edwina Bartholomew Age
Edwina Bartholow was born on 5th July, 1983, making her age 43 Years years old now. At the age of 20, she officially began her broadcasting career, and at the same age, she won a contest at Sunrise that marked her beginning. By the age of 37, she became a main news presenter and became a known face among the news media.
Edwina Bartholomew Husband
Edwina Bartholomew husband is Neil Varcoe, who is a digital journalist, writer, and media professional. They had known each other for six years before they got engaged in 2017. After exactly one year, they finally tied the knot in 2018. They share two children: a daughter named Molly and a son named Thomas. Neil always showed her support her and he remained by her side when she was diagnosed with
Edwina Bartholomew Parents
Edwina Bartholomew's parents are known to be Australian. Her mother, Cathie Bartholomew, is a childcare worker who took part in local community groups such as Whyalla Players. Her father is Iain Bartholomew, who is an engineer who worked for BHP managing operations at the steelworks in Whyalla. Edwina still has a very close bond with her parents, and she often credits them as a foundational influence on her life.
Edwina Bartholomew Cancer
Edwina Bartholomew, a television presenter from Australia, was diagnosed with cancer of chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) in 2024 following routine blood tests that showed abnormalities. She openly shared her diagnosis to spread awareness about the need to have health check-ups. Edwina is receiving daily drugs and has been sharing great news about her treatment, including the fact that she's in molecular remission. Her experience has also led to increased awareness of blood cancer and the need for prompt medical intervention.
Edwina Bartholomew Heir
Currently, Edwina Bartholomew does not have any heirs legally, as she is alive; however, the couple has two children, one girl named Molly Matilda Christie Varcoe, born in December 2019, and one boy named Thomas Donald Elliott Varcoe, born in March 2022. For now, there is no legal will, estate, or heirs for Edwina. So there's no point in speculating about who will get her assets and inheritance, unless it's done by a written document.