Where are they now? MTV VJs

Where are they now? MTV VJs
Where are they now? MTV VJs. He’s a late-night host with a new prime-time show; she’s a model and TV personality with wedding plans; he’s a fake news host whose feud with a commentator is making headlines. But at one time or another they each hosted shows on MTV, which has served up some of the best on-air personalities for the past three decades. See where some of the channel’s biggest stars ended up after stepping away from the music network.

Bill Bellamy
When: 1994-99

Then: Hosted MTV programs “MTV Jamz” and “MTV Beach House.” Was working as a standup comedian and appeared on a popular HBO comedy show.

Now: Hosted a reality comedy show competition, appeared in an Oliver Stone film and guest-starred on NBC’s “Castle.”
Downtown Julie Brown
When: Late 1980s

Then: The Welsh and Jamaican beauty got her start hosting English music shows and is known for an odd catchphrase from her days as the host of “Club MTV.”

Now: She posed nude in 1998, later did voice work for an animated series and sought help for her dog on this popular show.
Dan Cortese
When: 1992-97

Then: The hunky host of “MTV Sports” started at the music network as an assistant after playing football at this southern state college.

Now: In the 1990s, he had a guest spot on NBC’s most successful sitcom and was a regular cast member on Kirstie Alley’s sitcom. He is the current host of a game show on another music channel.
Adam Curry
When: 1987-94

Then: Curry moved to a European country when he was 7 years old and started working as a Dutch VJ when he was 19 before he hosted “Headbangers Ball” and “Top 20 Countdown.”

Now: He was sued by MTV in 1993 and has since been an Internet entrepreneur. He currently hosts his own podcast


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