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Introduction
Melissa Grelo is a Canadian television personality, best known as a co-host of CP24 Breakfast and the moderator of The Social. Since August 2016, Grelo has been a co-host of CTV’s national morning show Your Morning, along with Ben Mulroney.
Biography
| Name | Melissa Grelo |
| Net Worth | $3 million |
| Salary | $500,000 |
| Occupation | Television personality |
| Age | 45 years |
| Height | 1.71m |
Melissa Grelo was born on June 30, 1977 (age 45 years) in Toronto, Canada. She is the daughter of Frank Grelo and Claire Grelo. Her sister is Rosanna Grelo. She is of Portuguese and Filipino descent.
Originally a teacher, Grelo studied broadcast journalism at Seneca College after deciding to pursue a change of career. She subsequently worked as a reporter for CKVR-TV and CITY-TV before becoming co-host of CP24 Breakfast in 2009.
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Melissa Grelo has also recently launched marQ, a gender-neutral, kids clothing line named after her daughter, Marquesa.
Her other roles have included co-anchoring CTV’s Olympic Morning during the 2010 Winter Olympics, and Toronto’s annual Santa Claus Parade.
Controversies
On August 13, 2021, during an episode of The Social, Melissa Grelo participated in a controversial debate on the status of the French in Canada. Among the other participants was Jan Wong, also known for her past controversial comments on French Canadians. The latter notably stated “I think Quebeckers as a tribe” during the panel. Many clichés, stereotypes, and false pieces of information were shared by the panelists, including Grelo.
Melissa Grelo notably stated that the Académie française is a kind of “language police,” referring to the institution’s rules on the appropriate uses of words. She has also stated that the institution is in France and not Canada.
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Grelo has also claimed that French is not “dying, because there are about 300 million French speakers in the world”. Critics of Grelo’s statement point out that while French might not be a dying language internationally, French specifically used in Quebec is declining as of 2021.
Husband
Melissa Grelo is married to Ryan Gaggi, they had their wedding in 2008. Her husband is a private person. The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter Marquesa Grelo in 2014. Grelo’s interests include travelling, reading, fitness training and horseback riding. She stands at an appealing height of 1.71m and has a good body weight which suits his personality. As of mid-2022, Melissa Grelo and her husband Ryan Gaggi are still married and living happy life.
Melissa Grelo net worth
How much is Melissa Grelo worth? Melissa Grelo net worth is estimated at around $3 million. Her main source of income is from her career as a television personality. Grelo’s salary per month and other career earnings are over $500,000 annually. Her successful career has earned her some luxurious lifestyles and fancy car trips. She is one of the richest and most influential hosts and media personalities in Canada.