Steve Wilkos’ straightforward approach combined with his sincerity and humor has earned viewers trust and respect. The Steve Wilkos Show is now in its eleventh season and Wilkos’ popularity has skyrocketed since its debut —the show has grown 59% in households over it’s premiere season. Wilkos, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp, was a […]
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Steve Wilkos. From Marine, to Police Officer to Talk Show Host
Steve Wilkos served in the U.S. Marine Corps and worked as a police officer in Chicago before he began moonlighting as a security guard for The Jerry Springer Show. Soon, the chanting changed from “Jerry! Jerry! Jerry!” to “Steve! Steve! Steve!” After guest-hosting numerous times, Steve landed his own show. The show has earned him two Prism Award nominations for raising […]