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{{short description|Australian cricketer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2021}}
{{Use Australian English|date=September 2012}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Lee Carseldine
| image = Lee Carseldine.jpg
| full_name = Lee Andrew Carseldine
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1975|11|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Nambour]], [[Queensland]]
| nickname =
| batting = Left-handed
| bowling = Left-arm medium
| role = Allrounder
| club1 = [[Queensland Bulls|Queensland]]
| year1 = {{nowrap|1998/99–2010/11}}
| club2 = [[Rajasthan Royals]]
| year2 = 2009
| columns = 3
| column1 = [[First-class cricket|FC]]
| matches1 = 47
| runs1 = 2,298
| bat avg1 = 34.29
| 100s/50s1 = 3/13
| top score1 = 152
| deliveries1 = 1,377
| wickets1 = 14
| bowl avg1 = 47.57
| fivefor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 3/25
| catches/stumpings1 = 51/–
| column2 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| matches2 = 59
| runs2 = 1,529
| bat avg2 = 28.31
| 100s/50s2 = 3/7
| top score2 = 126
| deliveries2 = 378
| wickets2 = 11
| bowl avg2 = 27.00
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 4/6
| catches/stumpings2 = 21/–
| column3 = [[Twenty20|T20]]
| matches3 = 26
| runs3 = 596
| bat avg3 = 31.36
| 100s/50s3 = 0/4
| top score3 = 74
| deliveries3 = 84
| wickets3 = 7
| bowl avg3 = 16.14
| fivefor3 = 0
| tenfor3 = 0
| best bowling3 = 2/13
| catches/stumpings3 = 9/–
| date = 16 May
| year = 2016
| source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia/content/player/4541.html ESPNcricinfo
}}

'''Lee Andrew Carseldine''' (born 17 November 1975) is a retired professional Australian cricketer, entrepreneur and media personality.

==Education==
Carseldine has a Masters in Applied Finance and a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from the [[Queensland University of Technology]].<ref name=Faulkner>{{cite web|url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/archive/news/bulls-all-rounder-goes-full-circle/story-e6frg7mo-1111117914029|title=Bulls all-rounder Lee Carseldine goes full circle|first=Andrew|last=Faulkner|work=The Australian|date=1 November 2008|access-date=17 October 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Lee Carseldine Profile - Cricket Player Australia {{!}} Stats, Records, Video |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/lee-carseldine-4541 |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref>

==Sporting career==
Carseldine played 132 matches for the [[Queensland Bulls]] in all formats, with 2298 runs from 47 first-class games and 1529 runs from 59 one-day games.<ref name=Clark/>

Carseldine's back stress fractures and degenerative disc problems forced him into retirement in 2004 after 24 first class games.<ref name=Faulkner/> He made a comeback in November 2007, playing for the Bulls in [[Sheffield Shield]], FR Cup, and [[Twenty20]] matches. He also earned a spot in the Rajasthan Royals [[Indian Premier League]] side.

Carseldine retired from first class cricket in 2011 and continued to freelance himself in the T20 format which saw him play in the Bangladesh Premier League and KFC Big Bash until 2012.<ref name=Clark>{{cite web|url=http://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/cricket/queensland-bulls-batsman-lee-carseldine-announces-retirement/story-e6frg26c-1226034217817|title=Queensland Bulls batsman Lee Carseldine announces retirement|first=Laine|last=Clark|work=Perth Now|date=5 April 2011|access-date=17 October 2016|archive-date=7 April 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110407045348/http://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/cricket/queensland-bulls-batsman-lee-carseldine-announces-retirement/story-e6frg26c-1226034217817|url-status=dead}}</ref> Upon retirement he joined the Australian Cricketers Association as a Past Player Welfare and Game Development Manager.

==Media career==
Carseldine regularly contributed to [[ABC Radio Grandstand|ABC Grandstand]] and [[Fox Sports (Australia)|Fox Sports]] as a sports commentator, whilst employed by the Australian Cricketers' Association.

Throughout his career, Carseldine has co-hosted Channel 7's Creek to Coast, Weekender, QBD Book Club, and the returning [[The Great Outdoors (Australian TV series)|The Great Outdoors]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://7weekender.com/presenters/leecarseldine/ | title=Lee Carseldine }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.qbd.com.au/bookclub/www.leecarseldine.com.au | title=Australia's premier bookshop - QBD Books }}</ref> He has also hosted the Logie Award-nominated kid's TV series Crash The Bash.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.nickalive.net/2018/10/nickelodeon-australia-gears-up-for.html?m=0 | title=Nickelodeon Australia Gears up for 'Crash the Bash' Season Three }}</ref>

In June 2014 Carseldine joined [[Sunshine Coast, Queensland|Sunshine Coast]] radio station [[Hot FM (Australian radio network)|Hot 91]] as a presenter of ''The Big Brekky'', alongside Daniel O'Carroll, Lynda Edmonds and Ash Gierke.<ref>[http://www.radiotoday.com.au/news/whats-new/4825-hot-91-farewells-todd-and-sami-and-introduces-new-big-brekky-crew.html Hot 91 farewells Todd and Sami, and introduces new ''Big Brekky'' crew], Radio Today, 8 June 2014. Retrieved 30 October 2016</ref> However, Carseldine resigned just six weeks after joining Hot 91, citing personal reasons. Hot 91 station manager Troy Deighton wished Carseldine well, saying he understood and respected his decision to leave the station.<ref>[https://www.radioinfo.com.au/news/lee-carseldine-leaves-hot911-big-brekky Lee Carseldine leaves Hot 91.1 Big Brekky], radioinfo, 25 July 2014. Retrieved 30 October 2016</ref>

In 2016, he appeared as a contestant on [[Australian Survivor (season 3)|season 3]] of ''[[Australian Survivor]]''.<ref name=Byrnes>{{cite news|url=http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/reality-tv/australian-survivors-hot-favourite-lee-carseldine-is-playing-up-to-his-social-media-pinup-status/news-story/f8c56c2470a2ff68d4d88b94296d8220|title=Australian Survivor's hot favourite Lee Carseldine is playing up to his social media pin-up status|first=Holly|last=Byrne|date=28 August 2016|access-date=17 October 2016|work=The Courier-Mail|publisher=news.com.au}}</ref> He ended up as the season's runner-up.

Carseldine appeared on the January 2017 issue of ''[[Men's Health (Australian magazine)|Australian Men's Health]]'' magazine.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/reality-tv/survivor-runnerup-lees-shocking-weight-loss/news-story/318fa71690c862adb4c798e2353045f8|work=news.com.au|access-date=9 January 2017|title=Survivor runner-up Lee's shocking weight loss|date=6 December 2016}}</ref>

In 2020, he returned to play on ''[[Australian Survivor: All Stars]]''. He made it deep into the season again, only to voluntarily leave the game upon news of his mother's stroke.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/reality-tv/australian-survivor/greatest-fear-realised-devastated-survivor-star-lee-exits-show-after-phone-call-from-home/news-story/1357881bc6e2997a4bf9864df17597e8|title=Devastated Survivor star exits show after phone call from home|last=Bond|first=Nick|date=2020-03-08|newspaper=News.com.au|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200310125437/https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/reality-tv/australian-survivor/greatest-fear-realised-devastated-survivor-star-lee-exits-show-after-phone-call-from-home/news-story/1357881bc6e2997a4bf9864df17597e8|archive-date=2020-03-10|access-date=2020-03-10}}</ref>

== Business Ventures ==
In 2015, Carseldine founded [https://droneit.com.au Droneit Group], a pioneering company specializing in aerial imagery, drone services, and drone training programs. The business grew to become a leader in drone training in Australia, offering comprehensive programs catering to commercial and recreational drone operators. Carseldine's entrepreneurial vision transformed Droneit Group into a highly regarded name in the drone industry.<ref>{{Cite web |last=learnworlds |title=Droneit |url=https://www.learnworlds.com/droneit/ |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=LearnWorlds |language=en-US}}</ref>

In 2022, Carseldine established Norgay Media Pty Ltd, a media production company offering photography, aerial and editing services.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Home |url=https://www.norgaymedia.com.au/ |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=www.norgaymedia.com.au |language=en}}</ref>

== Charity Work ==
Following the passing of his mother, Elizabeth, from a stroke in 2019, Carseldine became an active advocate for stroke awareness and prevention. In 2020, he co-launched the "Towel Challenge" with fellow Australian Survivor contestant David Genat, aiming to raise funds and awareness for the Stroke Foundation. The campaign encouraged participants to post photos wearing towels and successfully raised significant funds for stroke research.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Why reality TV celeb Lee Carseldine is showing us his towel |url=https://strokefoundation.org.au/news-and-events/latest-news/2020/04/why-reality-tv-celeb-lee-carseldine-is-showing-us-his-towel |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=Stroke Foundation - Australia |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Fry |first=Courtney |date=2020-03-10 |title='Survivor' Star Lee Aiming To Raise $77K For Stroke Charity After His Mum Died During Filming |url=https://www.pedestrian.tv/entertainment/survivor-australia-lee-carseldine-towel-challenge-stroke-awareness/ |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=PEDESTRIAN.TV |language=en-US}}</ref>

In 2022, Carseldine undertook a 140-kilometer walk across K'gari Fraser Island, carrying a 19-kilogram backpack to symbolize the frequency of strokes occurring every 19 minutes in Australia. This endeavor was part of the Stroke Foundation's "Stride4Stroke" campaign, emphasizing the importance of physical activity in stroke prevention.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Former Australian cricketer takes on challenge for stroke |url=https://strokefoundation.org.au/media-centre/media-releases/2022/09/former-australian-cricketer-takes-on-challenge-for-stroke |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=Stroke Foundation - Australia |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-28 |title=EXCLUSIVE: Survivor's Gerry reveals his ''toughest moment'' during game |url=https://www.nowtolove.com.au/entertainment/reality-tv/gerru-survivor-heroes-vs-villains-77205/ |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=Now To Love |language=en-AU}}</ref>

In 2023, during International Men's Health Week, Carseldine supported the Stroke Foundation's "Bloke Beside You" campaign, which aimed to improve men's awareness of stroke signs and symptoms. His advocacy efforts have been instrumental in educating the public about stroke prevention and the critical nature of timely medical intervention.<ref>{{Cite web |title=International allrounder stumped by Queensland blokes' knowledge of… |url=https://strokefoundation.org.au/media-centre/media-releases/2023/06/international-allrounder-stumped-by-queensland-blokes-knowledge-of-strokes |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=Stroke Foundation - Australia |language=en}}</ref>

== Personal life ==
Carseldine has two sons with his ex-wife, Tanya.<ref name=Faulkner/><ref name=Byrnes/> He and fellow ''Australian Survivor'' contestant Elena Rowland began a relationship when their series ended.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/lee-carseldine-and-elena-rowland-come-clean-on-their-relationship-status/news-story/cdbb00161164f1a487ec9c862568c658|title=Lee Carseldine and Elena Rowland come clean on their relationship status|first=Sally|last=Rawsthorne|date=16 October 2016|access-date=17 October 2016|work=The Daily Telegraph}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/reality-tv/australian-survivor-couple-still-very-much-together-after-finding-love-in-samoa/news-story/d5b668c7a777281c118171ad8e22636e|work=news.com.au|title=Australian Survivor couple still very much together after finding love in Samoa|date=26 July 2017|access-date=23 October 2017|last=Dennehy|first=Luke}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://honey.nine.com.au/2018/02/05/13/13/el-rowland-blended-family|title=El Rowland's frank confession: 'Blending a family is hard'|first=Imogen|last=Dewey|date=5 February 2018 |publisher=Nine.com.au}}</ref> In February 2019, the couple broke up.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nowtolove.com.au/reality-tv/survivor/survivor-lee-carseldine-ex-girlfriend-mum-62457|title=EXCLUSIVE: Australian Survivor All Stars' Lee Carseldine opens up about "the worst year of my life"|last=Mitchell|first=Thomas|date=10 February 2020|website=Now To Love|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200310125608/https://www.nowtolove.com.au/reality-tv/survivor/survivor-lee-carseldine-ex-girlfriend-mum-62457|archive-date=10 March 2020|access-date=10 March 2020}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*{{cricinfo|id=4541}}
* [http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/killer-bug-fixes-back-pain/story-e6freoof-1111117752614 Cricketer Lee Carseldine's back pain fixed by killer bug], [[The Courier-Mail]], 2008
* [http://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/domestic-cricket/carseldine-journey-truly-inspiring/story-e6frf3kl-1111118906642 Lee Carseldine's comeback journey from third grade to IPL is truly inspiring], [[Fox Sports]], 2009

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[[Category:Survivor (franchise) contestants]]
[[Category:Participants in Australian reality television series]]

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