Morten Hegseth Biography: Height, Age, Net Worth, Parents, Husband, Children, Career, TV Shows

Morten Hegseth Riiber also known as Morten Hegseth is a talented Norwegian journalist, television host, podcaster, and media personality recognized for his engaging style in entertainment and talk formats.

He first entered the public eye as a participant on Big Brother in 2006 and has since built a long career hosting shows, co-creating popular podcasts, and appearing in various TV productions across Norwegian media.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Morten Hegseth Riiber
• Stage Name: Morten Hegseth
• Born: February 26, 1986
• Age: 40 years old
• Birthplace: Levanger, Norway
• Nationality: Norwegian
• Ethnicity: Norwegian
• Occupation: Journalist, Television Host, and Podcaster
• Height: Unknown
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Mr Hegseth, Mrs Hegseth
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Anders Riiber
• Children: Tine
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $4 million USD

Early Life and Education

Morten Hegseth is a talented journalist, television host, and podcaster. He was born on February 26, 1986 in Levanger, Norway.

Raised by his parents, Mr Hegseth and Mrs Hegseth, he grew up in Stjørdal after his family moved there.

He developed an interest in media and performance from a young age. At 19, he began working in the media industry.

Details about his formal education remain limited, though his early entry into television and journalism shaped his professional path. His ethnicity is Norwegian. His religion is Christianity.

Career

Morten Hegseth is a talented journalist, television host, and podcaster.

He gained initial attention as a housemate on Big Brother Sweden and Norway 2 in 2006.

He later appeared in programs like 4-stjerners middag and Huskestue.

He worked as a journalist for Verdens Gang (VG) and contributed to their digital channels.

He became widely known as a host on VGTV’s Panelet, a long-running discussion show he co-hosted for eight years with Vegard Harm.

Together, they now run the popular podcast and talkshow Harm & Hegseth on VGTV, which earned them the Gullruten audience prize in 2019.

He has hosted his own podcast Morten, featuring long conversations with guests, and has appeared in acting or cameo roles in series such as Tina & Bettina 2: The Comeback (2023), Pernille (2021), and Martin og Mikkelsen (2017).

He also founded Ply Skincare and engages in writing and other media projects.

His work combines journalism, entertainment hosting, and digital content creation, making him a familiar figure in Norwegian TV and online spaces.

Awards and Nominations

• Gullruten Audience Prize (2019, shared with Vegard Harm for Panelet/Harm & Hegseth)

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @mortenhegseth

Personal Life

Morten Hegseth, 40, is a talented journalist, television host, and podcaster.

He grew up in Stjørdal with his parents, Mr Hegseth and Mrs Hegseth.

He met Anders Riiber in 2013, and they married in 2016.

They have a daughter, Tine, born shortly after their relationship began through a planned arrangement with a friend.

The family keeps their private life mostly away from the spotlight, though Morten has shared select family moments publicly.

He commutes between Trondheim and Oslo for work while prioritizing his home life.

Net Worth

Morten Hegseth is a talented journalist, television host, and podcaster. Net worth is estimated at $4 million USD.

His income comes mainly from television hosting, podcast production, journalism work, brand ventures like Ply Skincare, and media appearances over many years.

Filmography

Selected Filmography and TV Credits

• Big Brother Sweden and Norway 2 (2006, Housemate)
• 4-stjerners middag (Participant)
• Huskestue (Participant)
• Panelet (Co-host, multiple seasons)
• Harm & Hegseth (Podcast and talkshow co-host, ongoing)
• Tina & Bettina 2: The Comeback (2023, Appearance)
• Pernille (2021, Appearance)
• Martin og Mikkelsen (2017, Appearance)