Luke Shantz Biography
Luke Shantz is a Canadian TV personality who works as the co-host of HGTV’s Betting on Paradise with his wife, Steph Sitt. Betting on Paradise premiered on January 7, 2025.
Luke Shantz Age
Shantz was born on October 15, 1981, in Canada. He is 43 years old as of 2024. Shantz celebrates his birthday on October 15th. His wife wished him a happy 43rd birthday via an Instagram post on October 15, 2024
Luke Shantz Height
Shantz stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Luke Shantz Family
Shantz grew up in Grand Bend with his parents Phil and Anne. He has four brothers including Ryan, Aaron, Jordan, and Bethany.
Luke Shantz Wife
Shantz got married to Steph Sitt in February 2024 in Costa Rica. They have been together for more than 15 years. They met in Taiwan while they were working as English tutors at a private school.
The couple has two daughters, Mia, and Luna, who were flower girls at their wedding. They canceled their plans to marry in Mexico in November 2020 due to the pandemic. They adopted two dogs, Sunny and Stormy, from a local Costa Rican shelter.
Mia was born on November 25, 2014, and is 10 years old as of 2024. They wished her a happy 10th birthday via their joint Instagram account on November 25, 2024. Luna was born on November 3, 2016, and is 8 years old as of 2024. They wished her a happy 10th birthday via their joint Instagram account on November 3, 2024. Steph celebrates her birthday on February 15th. Her husband wished her a happy birthday via an Instagram post on February 15, 2023.
Luke Shantz Net Worth
Shantz has an estimated net worth of between $200K -$2 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a TV personality.
Luke Shantz Career
Shantz worked as an English tutor in Taiwan and has experience in construction and landscaping. He family relocated to Costa Rica in November 2020 after living in Toronto for 10 years. This decision was influenced by the need for a lifestyle change during the pandemic.
In Costa Rica, Shantz and his wife bought a run-down hotel in Jacó called Cabinas Stefano. The couple sold their home and invested all their life savings to fund the renovation of the run-down hotel. They document this project in Betting on Paradise on HGTV. The couple got the show after a neighbor with connections at Cineflix Productions told them about their project. Moreover, they said that Chip and Joanna Gaines were their inspirations during their journey.
Luke Shantz Betting on Paradise
Shantz co-hosts HGTV’s Betting on Paradise with his wife, Steph Sitt. Betting on Paradise premiered on January 7, 2025. The couple sold their home and invested all their life savings to fund the renovation of Cabinas Stefano, a run-down hotel they purchased in Jacó.
In the show, they document their journey including the challenges they face while renovating the hotel. She brings her hospitality experience as she has worked in that industry for years. On the other hand, Luke brings his landscaping and construction experience as he has worked in that field.
Luke Shantz Social Media Platforms
He is active on a joint Instagram account with his wife which has over 1.3K followers. He also has an individual Instagram account that has over 400 followers.