Joey Greco | Biography

Owner of Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty, Real Estate Agency in Dallas, Texas

In an episode of 'Cheaters' in 2003, Greco was stabbed on air following his violent confrontation with one contestant. The episode showed Greco lay on the boat, bleeding out from his stomach. Later, an investigative television show, Inside Edition, reported that the entire story of the episode was staged.

By Reena Chikanbanjar
Original : January 05, 2022

Joey Greco is an American television personality famous for being the long-time host of the reality television show Cheaters.

Who is Joey Greco?

Joey Greco is a television personality and actor. He made his on-screen debut, appearing as a party guest in the 1998 film Finding North. From 2002 to 2012, he hosted the weekly syndicated reality television series Cheaters before being replaced by Clark Gable III in Season 13.

In addition to his decade-long stint on Cheaters, Greco also appeared in several films like The Bottom Line (2003), Serum (2006), Night Crawlers (2009), The Lockers (2011), and Charlie: A Toy Story (2013). From 2011 to 2016, he produced and starred in the ghost-hunting horror comedy television series Ghostbreakers. In 2017, he hosted a parody show called Netflix Cheaterz.

Before launching his career in the entertainment industry, he worked as a counselor. He also worked as a fitness trainer in Dallas, Texas.

What happened to Joey Greco?

In an episode of Cheaters in 2003, Greco was stabbed on air following his violent confrontation with one contestant. The episode showed Greco lay on the boat, bleeding out from his stomach. Later, an investigative television show, Inside Edition, reported that the entire story of the episode was staged.

Furthermore, a Dallas hotel receptionist, Cassandra Terrazas, revealed Inside Edition in 2010 that she was paid $350 for pretending to have an affair with a guy. She also said that the confrontation between Greco and the boyfriend was all 'set up,' and the blood was fake.

Early Bio and Education

Greco was born and raised in New York. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Education from Evangel University and a Master's degree in Counseling from Louisiana Tech University.

How old is Joey Greco?

Greco was born Joel Stephen Greco on 29 February 1972 in New York City. As of January 2022, he is 49 years old, and he is not dead as he is active on various social media platforms.

Wife

According to some news sites, Greco was once married to his wife, Eanna, in 1995. However, he has not revealed any details about his married life.

Greco has always kept his personal life under wraps. As a result, it is unknown whether he is still married to Eanna or not. He is also not public about his current relationship status. Rumors of him being gay have surfaced because of the absence of his relationship details.

What is Joey Greco doing now?

When American commentator Madison Gesiotto Gilbert took to Twitter in November 2020 asking the whereabouts of Greco, he retweeted the post, replying, "Busy considering a jurisdictional expansion to sport & political realms…."

In December 2020, he was invited as a guest in an episode of The Approach Shot podcast, where he talked about his life from growing up as a preacher's child, education, television experience, and some of his favorite on-course golf stories.

Now, Greco is pursuing a successful real estate career. Licensed in Texas and California, he has been a real estate professional for over two decades. He owns Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty, a real estate agency in Dallas, Texas. He also has been active on various social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram.

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