Jay Onrait Biography: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Height, TSN, Instagram, Fox Sports

Jay Michael Onrait is a Canadian television personality, sports anchor, and author best known for hosting SC with Jay Onrait on TSN. He gained national fame co-anchoring the late-night edition of SportsCentre alongside Dan O’Toole from 2003 to 2013, and later on Fox Sports 1’s Fox Sports Live.

Known for his comedic style and chemistry with O’Toole, Onrait has also authored two bestselling memoirs and co-created the popular Jay and Dan Podcast, establishing himself as a leading figure in Canadian sports media.

Profile

• Full Name: Jay Michael Onrait
• Stage Name: Jay Onrait
• Born: August 29, 1974
• Age: 50 years old
• Birthplace: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
• Nationality: Canadian
• Occupation: Sports Anchor, Author, Television Personality
• Height: 1.98 m
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Onrait
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Chobi Liang (m. 2013), Darcy Modin (m. ?–2002)
• Children: 2
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $2million – 3 million

Early Life and Education

Jay Onrait was born August 29, 1974, in Calgary and raised in Boyle and Athabasca, Alberta. Born to his parents whose names are unknown but can be referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Onrait, his father, worked as a pharmacist, and Jay helped out at the family pharmacy during his youth.

He graduated from Edwin Parr Composite School in 1992 and went on to study Radio and Television Arts at Ryerson University, graduating in 1998. Ethnicity is White Canadian; religion is unknown.

Career

Jay Onrait began his career in sports broadcasting at TSN in 1996 as an editorial assistant while studying at Ryerson. He moved to on-air roles at CFSK-TV in Saskatoon and then hosted The Big Breakfast in Winnipeg. In 2001, he joined NHL Network, hosting flagship shows including NHL on the Fly and Molson That’s Hockey 2.

Jay rejoined TSN in 2002 and, by 2003, began co-hosting the 1 a.m. SportsCentre with Dan O’Toole—forming a beloved, pop culture-savvy duo that defined late-night sports television in Canada. In 2010 and 2012, he co-hosted Olympic coverage for the Vancouver and London Games.

In 2013, Jay and Dan moved to the U.S. to launch Fox Sports Live with FS1 until its 2017 cancellation. They returned to TSN in 2017 to launch SC with Jay and Dan, which rebranded as SC with Jay Onrait after Dan’s departure in 2021.

Alongside TV, Jay co-created the popular Jay and Dan Podcast and authored bestselling memoirs Anchorboy (2013) and Number Two (2015); he’s also appeared in cameo roles on shows like Letterkenny and Corner Gas: The Movie.

Beyond television, Jay has authored two bestselling memoirs, Anchorboy and Number Two, and co-created the Jay and Dan Podcast, which has garnered a large following. His blend of humor, sports knowledge, and engaging personality has made him a beloved figure in Canadian sports media.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @jayonrait
• Twitter Handle: @jayonrait
• Facebook Handle: Jay Onrait

Personal Life

Jay Onrait married his second wife, Chobi Liang (formerly a TSN publicist), in October 2013. They have two children together. Jay previously married Darcy Modin in 2002; that marriage ended in divorce.

He remains privately focused on family life, philanthropy, and occasionally speaking at events—often revisiting his prairie roots for community engagements.

Filmography

• Corner Gas: The Movie (2014) – cameo as sportscaster
• SportsCentre (2003–2013) – co‑anchor
• Fox Sports Live (2013–2017) – co‑anchor
• SC with Jay and Dan / SC with Jay Onrait (2017–present) – anchor
• Cameo roles in Olympic Morning (2010)
• Weird Loners (2015)
• Letterkenny (2017–2021)
• Shoresy, The Amazing Race Canada (2024)

Net Worth

Jay Onrait’s net worth is estimated between USD $2 – 3 million, a result of his long-standing career at TSN, U.S. TV roles, bestselling books, podcasting, public speaking, and occasional acting. His annual earnings are believed to fall between CA $300,000–500,000, typical for top-tier Canadian sports anchors.