Jerry Springer and Ex Wife Micki Velton Share a Daughter

Television host Jerry Springer may have been best known for The Jerry Springer Show, but over the years, the wide range of projects in which he participated made him a well-known figure on television. In addition to his show, Jerry participated in The Masked Singer and Dancing With the Stars and even attempted several political runs as a Democrat.

For all of his wide ranging career accomplishments, long-time fans might not know that Jerry was married for over a decade. Who is Jerry Springer’s ex-wife? Plus, everything you need to know about his daughter, Katie Springer, explained.

Jerry Springer was married to Micki Velton between 1973 and 1994. Reportedly, the pair met when Micki was working for Procter and Gamble in Cincinnati, Ohio, when Jerry was serving as the mayor. Micki and Jerry dated for years before finally tying the knot in 1973. Their daughter, Katie, was born between 1974 and 1976.

While it is unclear how or why Jerry and Micki separated, Jerry never remarried. It is also unclear if the former couple remained in contact over the years.

On April 27, 2023, TMZ announced Jerry’s death at age 79. The article also noted Jerry was survived by his daughter Katie and an elder sister, Evelyn. Katie Springer prefers to keep her personal life out of the public eye and, per GH Gossip, reportedly serves as a schoolteacher for children with special needs.

Katie also has several disabilities: she is legally deaf in one ear and also legally blind, GH Gossip says. She was allegedly born without a nasal passage which was corrected via surgery. Katie is also reportedly married and has children.

Fans wish the best for Micki, Katie, and the rest of the Springer family during this difficult time.