Jon Wilson

Born in England and a resident of Charlotte since the 8th grade, Wilson pairs his dry British humor with a fun-loving attitude of the South. In short, he likes Fish, Chips, AND NASCAR.

2016 will mark over 20 years of broadcasting in Charlotte, 12 of it at WCCB-TV. You can also find him on two of the biggest HDTV’s in the world at Charlotte Motor Speedway & Texas Motor Speedway during major events.

Some may remember him on the radio at WBT 1110am, 1065 The End, or on 99.7 the Fox and also for many years with the Charlotte Checkers Hockey Team.

His specialty? Making people laugh. “Applause is almost mandatory,” he says. “If you can make people laugh, you are really doing something.”

His most memorable shows at WCCB-TV would have to be rapelling 35 stories down the side of the VUE building uptown for Special Olympics, and skydiving into Symphony Park at SouthPark on Memorial Day with the Golden Knights.

One of his favorite moments was MCing the mascot game at halftime of Monday Night Football with the Carolina Panthers, and also being on stage at the first Super Bowl pep rally at Trade & Tryon, leading thousands of fans in “Let’s Go Panthers”

His family don’t go on vacations..they take “adventures” and if you ever meet him ask about spending a week in Cleveland..or cooking breakfast with Mickey at Disney..he has good stories! He loves America and being born a “Scouser” he also loves Liverpool Football Club. ‎If you follow him on Twitter a favorite phrase of his is “You’ll Never Walk Alone” or #YNWA.

He’s on the Charlotte advisory board of the USO of North Carolina. He’s a big supporter of the Second Harvest Food Bank, American Red Cross, Salvation Army and also Hands on Charlotte.

In 2012 he was named “Best Local TV Personality” by Creative Loafing

In 2011 he was named the “Good Neighbor of the Year” by the Greater Carolinas Chapter of the American Red Cross.

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Articles

Wilson’s World: In the Friendship Kitchen Preparing Meals for Friendship Trays

Wilson was visiting with the crew in the Friendship Kitchen as they were preparing meals to be delivered by the volunteers with Friendship Trays.

Wilson’s Moment of Good: Lani Lawrence, Assistant Director of Friendship Trays

Lani Lawrence, Assistant Director of Friendship Trays, is Wilson's latest Moment of Good award recipient.

Wilson’s World: Getting Geared up for Tomorrow’s iMakeCLT

Wilson was at C3Lab this morning as they were getting ready for tomorrow's big iMakeCLT event which is actually a part of their 2017 South End Community Make Day.

Wilson’s World: Visiting With Two Legged and Four Legged Walkers at Tails of the Trail

Wilson was having a lot of fun this morning while he was making a re-visit with the walkers and dogs with Tails of the Trail.

Wilson’s World: Picking Out His Father’s Day Gift at MS Powersports

Wilson was with the crew at MS Powersports where he was picking out t he perfect Father's Day present...for himself.

Wilson’s World: Kicking off the 2017 Season of the Bojangles’ Summer Shootout at CMS

Why was Wilson at the track at CMS, coming out of a porta-john with a chicken on his head? To kick off the 2017 season of the Bojangles' Summer Shootout of course!

Wilson’s World: A Little Baseball Music with Frances Crockett and “Women in Baseball” at BB&T Ballpark with the Charlotte Knights

Wilson was singing and drinking espresso today while previewing this Tuesday's Charlotte Knight's Turnback Tuesday's "Women in Baseball Night" and chatting with former Charlotte O's GM Frances Crockett.