Vadim Dale (born ) is an Australian-American policeman and former reality television personality. He was featured on the 2004 American reality television dating show Outback Jack, where he met his wife, Natalie. In 2005, he relocated to Natalie's hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, where he joined the Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2018, he left the department to become a corporate spokesperson, however by 2020 he had joined the police department in nearby St. Matthews, Kentucky. He was interviewed by the Sydney Morning Herald in 2020 during the George Floyd protests. Background Dale was born to an Italian mother and Australian father in Melbourne, Australia. His older brother, Eden, died in 1980 from heart disease complications. Shortly after, Dale attended Geelong Grammar School as a live-in student. Developing a keen interest in adventure and the outdoors, he became known for his all-around athletic ability, winning medals in multiple sporting events, including swimming and horse riding. Career Dale spent many of his younger years traveling the world, including living in Italy for several years with his mother's side of the family. In 2000, Dale traveled to Nepal embarking on a 6-month expedition hiking through the Himalayas, ultimately summiting several peaks. In 2003, Turner Broadcasting Station (TBS) came to Australia and announced a nationwide search for an outdoorsman to star in a big-budget reality TV show (Outback Jack) to be filmed on location in the Australian Outback. A friend of Dale's submitted an application on his behalf without telling him. After initial hesitation, Dale was convinced to take part as the star. Following his appearance on Outback Jack, he moved to Louisville, Kentucky and married the contestant he fell in love with on the show, Natalie Franzman, in September 2005. Dale was chosen by People Magazine as one of their 50 Hottest Bachelors and was also featured in the 2007 issue of "The Worlds Hottest Men." He appeared on several TV shows worldwide: Miss Popularity, Celebrity Treasure Island: Couples at War, and the New Zealand version of Survivor on which he and his wife, Natalie, came in third place. He has been a guest host on other Australian TV shows, including Celebrity Circus, in which Dale starred, StarStruck, The Great Outdoors and Getaway. During Outback Jack, Dale toured the United States promoting the show for the network and was featured on several US talk shows, among them Live with Regis and Kelly, Good