David is currently the host of Escape, an entertaining and contemporary new series that travels to emerging international hotspots and discovers their unique holiday opportunities. This brand new 11-part travel show is exclusive to
The LifeStyle Channel and is based on one of Australia’s leading travel sections in News Limited’s Sunday papers.

	"travelling to new countries is always a great adventure. So is the food!" - David Whitehill

David's career started at SeaWorld on the Gold Coast as a Dolphin Trainer, where he worked for five years training and being involved with the interactive programs.

"working with animals each day is such a privilege. The dolphins have fantastic personalities and  definitely keep you on your toes"

His passion for animals and the environment is something that David continues to develop through his life & television career. After winning Cleo’s Bachelor of the Year, he joined the Nine Network in 2003 as a host on the national children’s program, Hot Source. The style of this show was a mixture of ad-lib, studio components, interviews, and location stories. He completed 400 episodes and couldn't have asked for a greater introduction to the television industry.

In 2004 David began hosting the national music program, So Fresh, which ran for three years. The series was filmed on location around the country and involved interviewing the who’s who of the music industry and bringing the top music from around the world to the Australian audience.

In the same year, David began his travel career on Queensland Escapes, presenting travel based stories on assignment throughout Queensland. 
David’s competence in the outdoors saw him tackling scuba diving, sky diving, and a range of travel activities. He has since gone on to produce and present on Saturday Afternoons and Scenic Tours Canadian Adventures for the Nine Network, making him a very versatile television personality.

In 2005 David was involved in the filming of Skating on Thin Ice as a celebrity ready to put his body on the line on national television. Working with the likes of, Jamie Durie, Deni Hines & Imogen Bailey.

	“It was a great experience and a little painful at times. Well, most of the time in fact" - David Whitehill

David has been working on Mornings with Kerri Anne for the past 4 years. He’s currently presenting and producing live crosses and taped stories for the show covering a wide range of topics. From his much loved nature related issues, to national interest current events. In association with this program, David has travelled to Hawaii, America, and New Zealand filing travel and adventure stories. Late 2006 he also co-hosted the program with Kerri Anne while travelling through Europe.
 

In addition to his on screen career, David has regular MC gigs, appearances and media commitments. He has also completed an Associate Diploma of Management and a Bachelor of Business in Accounting