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Jean Johansson is a Scottish TV presenter and journalist best known for hosting the long-running property series A Place in the Sun.
Born in Kenya to a Scottish father and Ugandan mother, she was raised in Port Glasgow, Scotland, and later studied journalism at the University of Paisley.
Jean Johansson began her media career in children’s television, working with channels including Disney and CBBC before moving into mainstream broadcasting. She later became a familiar face on Scottish television as a weather presenter for STV and went on to host a range of lifestyle, property, and factual entertainment programmes.
She joined A Place in the Sun in 2018, where her warm presenting style and property expertise quickly made her a fan favourite.

Over the years, she has also appeared on shows such as Celebrity MasterChef, Animal Park, and Loose Women.
Beyond television, Johansson has spoken openly about issues including racism, identity, and representation in the media.
She has an active presence on platforms like Instagram (30k+ followers on Instgram of of May 2026), where she shares behind-the-scenes TV content, family life, travel, fashion, and lifestyle posts, and is open to brand collaborations.
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