Chris Hansen

Chris Hansen

television host United States

Chris Hansen is an American television journalist and anchor, best known for his work on the NBC news magazine 'Dateline NBC.' He gained widespread recognition through the controversial reality series 'To Catch a Predator,' which aired from 2004 and aimed to expose online sexual predators. Hansen's confrontational interviewing style, particularly his iconic catchphrase, 'Why don't you have a seat?' became a cultural phenomenon and internet meme. His work has sparked discussions about internet safety and the moral implications of vigilante justice, influencing a generation of individuals who engage in similar online investigations.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
62,338
Power
2,479$
Sentiment
4.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 4.00 0.09% +0% 67,886,011 62,338 $2,700,000 2,479$
Totals 1 67,886,011 62,338 $2,700,000 2,479$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Chris Hansen is a TV journalist known for his role in NBC’s To Catch a Predator, where he confronts alleged predators. 4

The Guardian: Reality bites: why the wildest TV shows of the 2000s are haunting us now | Reality TV

Norway Norway: Chris Hansen is known for his iconic introduction in the show 'To Catch a Predator'. 7

Aftenposten: Reality-serien «To Catch a Predator» fra 2004 er inspirasjonskilde for tusenvis som jakter pedofile på internett.