Shelley Craft
The sunny, reliable face of Australian weekend television, hosting reality juggernauts and family game shows for over two decades.
Born 1976 (age 50)·Australian television personality·Birthday: June 21·Generation X
Biography
Shelley Craft is the neighbor you wish you had, beamed into living rooms across Australia. With a background in sports presenting, she transitioned seamlessly into the world of lifestyle and entertainment television, becoming a fixture on Channel Seven's weekend lineup. Her genuine warmth and effortless on-screen chemistry made her the ideal host for the juggernaut 'The Block', where she guided viewers through the chaos of renovation for many seasons. That same accessible energy fueled her long tenure on 'Australia's Funniest Home Videos' and other family-friendly programs. Craft hasn't been a dramatic star or a controversial figure; her success is built on a foundation of relatable charm and professional consistency, making her one of the most trusted and recognizable hosts in the country.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Shelley was born in 1976, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Shelley Was Born
The biggest hits of 1976
#1 Movie
Rocky
Best Picture
Rocky
#1 TV Show
All in the Family
Shelley's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1976Born
Apple Computer founded; US bicentennial
Gas: $0.59/galHome: $29,300Min wage: $2.30/hrPresident: Gerald Ford"Silly Love Songs" — WingsBest Picture: Rocky
1981Started school
MTV launches; first Space Shuttle flight; AIDS identified
Gas: $1.31/galHome: $52,300Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Bette Davis Eyes" — Kim CarnesBest Picture: Chariots of Fire
1989Became a teenager
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1992Could drive
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1994Could vote
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
1997Turned 21
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2006Turned 30
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2016Turned 40
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2026Turned 50
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Served as the longtime host of the hit renovation reality series 'The Block' on Channel Seven.
- Was a mainstay host on 'Australia's Funniest Home Videos' for over a decade.
- Co-hosted the popular Saturday morning lifestyle show 'The Great Outdoors'.
Did You Know?
She was a champion gymnast in her youth and initially pursued a career in sports broadcasting.
Craft is married to TV commercial director Christian Sergiacomi.
She briefly hosted her own daytime talk show, 'The Shelf', in 2011.
“Television is just having a good chat with a few million friends.”
