Christian Jessen

ABOUT CHRISTIAN JESSEN

British physician and television personality who is best known for hosting Supersize vs. Superskinny.

He studied at University College, London, and went on to attend the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.

He worked for a time in Uganda and Kenya, studying malaria and HIV.

He was born to parents Lee and Peter Jessen. He's openly gay; he's had a long-term relationship with Rogerio Barreto.

He and fellow physician, Pixie McKenna , co-hosted the popular television program, Embarrassing Bodies.