What is Clinton Kelly's partner Damon Bayles? A look at 'Self-Made Mansions' host's marriage and net worth
When it comes to reality TV hosts, Clinton Kelly is practically a household name. Kelly has won an Emmy for his role as the co-host of ABC's 'Chew', and his role in the reality show 'What Not To Wear' definitely makes him the guru of all things lifestyle. Kelly, who has had a long, established career in the world of publication, was cast as the co-host of TLC's 'What Not To Wear' opposite Stacy London. The show went on to become TLC's longest-running makeover show and it wasn't hard to see why.
He and London were great on screen together, dishing out makeovers and keeping it fashionable. Kelly is now bringing that very same charisma over to 'Self-Made Mansions' where he helps people who've recently made it rich and are looking for a suitable new home. Shopping for a swanky new place with a sizeable budget out of the blue is definitely not easy, thankfully, Kelly is here to help these newly-rich homeowners find something that suits their personality and creativity.
His career has always revolved around lifestyle, from print to TV, here's a look at Kelly's interesting life.
Kelly started off as a writer
Before joining the team of 'What Not To Wear', Kelly worked as a freelance writer, his primary topics were fitness, travel and relationships. Having written for several publications, he went on to become an editor at Marie Claire and then a deputy editor at Mademoiselle, he wrote for the latter under the pen name 'Joe L'Amour'. It's these two stints that led to his official introduction to the world of fashion.
Post this, he went on to become to executive editor of DNR — a men's weekly fashion and retail trade magazine. Although he's made his foray into TV and established himself, he continues to write — he contributes to Women's Day as a columnist and style expert. He's also a published author, having written a range of books, one of the most famous ones being — 'I Hate Everyone Except You' a memoir that features a set of humorous and candid essays.
Kelly is happily married
Kelly married his partner, Damon Bayles back in 2009. The two have now been married for 11 years. Bayles is a psychologist and while Kelly is quite active on social media and in the limelight, Bayles prefers to stay out of the same. They have an adorable Jack Russell terrier, Mary. A rescue dog, Mary is often featured in Kelly's posts — she's definitely a fan-favorite!
A clinical psychologist, Bayles has specialized in depression, substance abuse, addiction and anxiety. He started his career after studying Bachelor of Arts at Brown University and psychology at Yeshiva University. Reportedly, he works as a private psychotherapist at Greenwich Village, New York and conducts seminars for Equinox Health Clubs. The two tied the knot in 2009 at their home in Bantam, Connecticut.
Kelly has a net worth of $4 million
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Kelly currently has a net worth of $4 million. He currently dons multiple roles, seeing that he's a reality TV show host, an author and a writer. He has a wildly famous clothing line in partnership with QVC called “Kelly by Clinton Kelly”, and has partnerships with brands such as Macys, Dole Salads, Chambord, The Pampered Chef and Tiki Brand.
'Self-Made Mansions' Season 1 will have a total of six episodes, you can catch them on Wednesdays at 8 pm ET on HGTV.
