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Darren "Whackhead" Simpson is a South African radio show presenter, comedian, and phone prankster. He is best known for his radio show, The Whackhead Simpson Show, which airs on 94.7 Highveld Stereo in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is also the host of the prank call show, Whackhead's Prank Calls, which airs on KFM 94.5 in Cape Town, South Africa. Simpson was born on 19 April 1977 in Durban, South Africa. He attended the University of Natal, where he studied drama and media studies. After graduating, he worked as a radio presenter for various radio stations in South Africa. Simpson is married to his wife, Tanya, and they have two children. He is an avid golfer and enjoys playing the guitar. Simpson has been involved in numerous charitable causes, including the Reach for a Dream Foundation, which helps children with life-threatening illnesses. He has also been involved in the fight against HIV/AIDS in South Africa. Simpson has an estimated net worth of $2 million.
| Popular As | Darren Simpson |
| Occupation | Radio show presenter, comedian, phone prankster |
| Age | 43 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Born | 19 April, 1977 |
| Birthday | 19 April |
| Birthplace | Durban, South Africa |
| Date of death | May 14, 2020, |
| Died Place | New South Wales, Australia |
| Nationality | South African |
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Darren "Whackhead" Simpson Height, Weight & Measurements
At 43 years old, Darren "Whackhead" Simpson height is 1.8 m .
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| Height | 1.8 m |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Body Measurements | Not Available |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
Who Is Darren "Whackhead" Simpson's Wife?
His wife is Samantha Teixeira (m. 2010)
| Family | |
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| Parents | Not Available |
| Wife | Samantha Teixeira (m. 2010) |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Not Available |
Darren "Whackhead" Simpson Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Darren "Whackhead" Simpson worth at the age of 43 years old? Darren "Whackhead" Simpson’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from South African. We have estimated Darren "Whackhead" Simpson's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
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Darren "Whackhead" Simpson Social Network
Timeline
Since Monday 2 August 2010, Simpson hosted 94.7's morning show Breakfast Xpress. The show was previously hosted by Jeremy Mansfield under the name The Rude Awakening. The Breakfast Xpress Team changed time slots with Anele Mdoda and the 947 Drive Team on 3 April 2017 and now runs under the name 947 Xpress Drive. In January 2018, Simpson left the 94.7 Drive Team to host the 94.5 KFM Breakfast Show. He was to hand over the reins to Greg and Lucky.
On 2 February 2010, he announced his engagement to Samantha Teixeira. The wedding took place on 25 September 2010.
On 27 January 2009, Simpson scammed Australia's radio breakfast duo, Kyle and Jackie O, making them believe that they were interviewing Tom Cruise about the film Valkyrie. The Australian show had ridiculed some of Simpson's pranks in the past, and he had been planning the prank for about two months. Once on air, Simpson announced that they had been scammed and congratulated the Proteas cricket team on their victory over the Australian side on the day before. The Australian station, 2Day FM, had spent approximately AUD$150 000 on advertising the interview in the preceding weeks. Simpson commented that the entire prank cost him about R 60 for the phone call.
Since 2004, Simpson has put together a yearly CD compilation of his pranks, as heard on 94.7. Following is a list of all his releases, as of 2011:
Darren "Whackhead" Simpson (born 19 April 1977) is a radio presenter (as of 2015) working for Primedia, a broadcasting company that broadcasts 94.7 Highveld Stereo and 94.5 Kfm in South Africa (among others).
Simpson was born on 19 April 1977, in Durban, South Africa.
