Dean McDermott

Dean McDermott (born November 16, 1966) is a Canadian-American actor best known as a reality television personality with his wife, actress Tori Spelling, and as the host of the cooking competition Chopped: Canada. He played the role of Constable Renfield Turnbull on the TV series Due South.

Early life

McDermott was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, to David and Doreen McDermott. He has three sisters, Dale, Dawn, and Dana.

Career

McDermott has appeared on TV and in films, including Open Range and the TV-movie Always and Forever, about two high-school sweethearts, in which he starred alongside Rena Sofer and Barbara Eden.

In 2013, McDermott became a member of "Team Guy" on the second season of Food Network's Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off and was the winner.

In January 2014, McDermott began hosting Chopped Canada on Food Network Canada.

Personal life

McDermott's first wife is Mary Jo Eustace. In July 2005, McDermott began filming the Lifetime TV movie Mind Over Murder in Ottawa, during which he met actress Tori Spelling. The two began an affair the night they met, Upon his subsequent divorce from Eustace, McDermott was granted joint custody of their son Jack, opting not to move forward with the adoption of a baby girl, Lola, whom he and Eustace were in the process of adopting prior to their separation.