Sofie Østergaard Biography: Podcast, Parents, Height, Ethnicity, Siblings, Net Worth, Age, Children, Husband

Sofie Østergaard Larsen is a Danish television host, dancer, and author, best known for her engaging presence on children’s programs like DR Ramasjang and DR Ultra, as well as mainstream shows such as Hammerslag and Versus on DR1.

With a career spanning over a decade, she has hosted high-profile events like Melodi Grand Prix and Danmarks Indsamling, earning acclaim for her charisma and versatility.

A passionate advocate for financial literacy, she hosts the Overskud podcast and has authored books like Sparegrisanarkisten and Kunsten at flytte hjemmefra uden at gå konkurs.

Profile

• Full Name: Sofie Østergaard Larsen
• Stage Name: Sofie Østergaard
• Born: March 14, 1982
• Age: 43 years old
• Birthplace: Aabyhøj, Aarhus, Denmark
• Nationality: Danish
• Occupation: Television Host, Dancer, Author, Podcast Host
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. Østergaard, Mrs. Østergaard
• Siblings: 2
• Partner: Sebastian Richelsen
• Children: Villy Richelsen, Geo Richelsen, Berta Richelsen
• Relationship: Engaged
• Net Worth: $500,000–$1.5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Sofie Østergaard Larsen was born on March 14, 1982, in Aabyhøj, Aarhus, Denmark, to parents whose names are unknown. She is the middle child of three sisters. Her father ran a transport business, while her mother, a former pedagogue, was primarily a homemaker due to her younger sister’s chronic illness.

Sofie’s childhood was marked by her mother’s constant presence, which she later reflected on fondly, though it occasionally clashed with her teenage independence. At 15, she lost her mother to a cerebral blood clot, a tragedy that profoundly shaped her life, leading to unprocessed grief and a sense of mistrust in the world.

She excelled in gymnastics, performing globally with the Flying Superkids, but struggled academically after her mother’s death. She dropped out of gymnasium in her final year, choosing instead to pursue dance training at Dansestudiet in Aarhus and Danseværkstedet in Copenhagen. Her ethnicity is Danish, and her religion is not publicly confirmed.

Career

Sofie Østergaard’s career began in dance, performing professionally at Pantomimeteatret in Tivoli. In 2007, at age 25, she won TV2’s talent show Scenen er din with a dance performance alongside Esbern Syhler-Hansen, marking her entry into television.

She started at DR Ramasjang, hosting children’s programs like Sofies univers on Ramasjang Radio and Sommer Summarum. Her infectious energy made her a favourite on DR Ultra, where she hosted MGP (Melodi Grand Prix) in 2016 with Joakim Ingversen and in 2017 with Barbara Moleko.

She also appeared in series like Pendlerkids (2012) and Manden bag døren (2003). Transitioning to broader audiences, Sofie hosted Guld i købstæderne and Danmarks Indsamling, and in 2019, she joined DR1’s Versus, showcasing her versatility.

Since 2020, she has hosted Overskud, a Radio4 program and podcast on personal finance, reflecting her lifelong interest in economics, sparked by buying bulk tennis socks as a teen for resale. In 2023, she took over as host of Hammerslag from Tina Müller, spending months filming the popular real estate show.

In 2025, she announced a new DR program, “Mit og etog et hjemland,” travelling globally to explore cultural connections, visiting Thailand with chef Dak Wichangoon, Sri Lanka with musician Lord Siva, and Argentina with actress May Lifschitz.

Sofie also runs a dance studio in Holte, teaching beatjump, and has authored two books: Sparegrisanarkisten and Kunsten at flytte hjemmefra uden at gå konkurs, sharing practical financial advice.

Since 2022, she has hosted DR’s televised church services, confronting her past aversion to kirkerum due to her mother’s death. Her career blends entertainment, education, and advocacy, making her a sought-after conference host for events like Folkemødet.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @sofieostergaard
• Facebook Handle: Sofie Østergaard

Personal Life

Sofie Østergaard is engaged to journalist Sebastian Richelsen, a fellow Aarhus native. They have three children: Villy, Geo, and Berta. The couple resides in Copenhagen but frequently expresses nostalgia for Aarhus, citing its community, Vestergade, and ARoS museum as cherished memories.

Net Worth

Sofie Østergaard has an estimated net worth of $500,000 to $1.5 million USD. Her income derives from her television hosting roles on Hammerslag, Versus, and Mit og et andet hjemland, as well as her Overskud podcast on Radio4.

Additional revenue comes from book sales (Sparegrisanarkisten and Kunsten at flytte hjemmefra uden at gå konkurs), dance workshops, and conference hosting.