Major Controversies Surrounding Erin Andrews: A Detailed Timeline

Controversies are a part of history. Explore the biggest scandals linked to Erin Andrews.

Erin Andrews is a prominent American sportscaster and television personality recognized for her career in sports broadcasting. She initially gained fame as a correspondent for ESPN, joining the network in 2004. Andrews later transitioned to Fox Sports in 2012, where she became the lead sideline reporter for their NFL broadcasting team. Beyond sports journalism, Andrews increased her public profile by participating in ABC's Dancing with the Stars in 2010 and subsequently co-hosting the show from 2014 to 2019.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

2008: Filmed in Hotel Room

In 2008, Michael David Barrett filmed Erin Andrews in her hotel room through peepholes at the Nashville Marriott and the Radisson Airport hotel in Milwaukee.

July 16, 2009: Video Posted Online

On July 16, 2009, a video of Erin Andrews filmed through a peephole, in which she appeared nude, was posted online and quickly went viral.

October 2, 2009: Arrested by FBI

On October 2, 2009, Michael David Barrett was arrested by the FBI for interstate stalking.

December 15, 2009: Pleads Guilty

On December 15, 2009, Michael David Barrett pleaded guilty to interstate stalking charges.

March 15, 2010: Barrett Sentenced

On March 15, 2010, Michael David Barrett was sentenced to two and a half years in prison, three years of probation, $5,000 in fines, and $7,366 in restitution.

January 2011: Endorsement Deal with Reebok

In January 2011, Erin Andrews signed an endorsement deal with Reebok to promote its ZigTech brand.

July 2011: Video Removal Efforts

In July 2011, Erin Andrews was still trying to have the video of her filmed in her hotel room removed from the Internet.

November 2011: Keith Clinkscales Lawsuit

In November 2011, former ESPN executive Keith Clinkscales filed suit against ESPN Vice President Joan Lynch, claiming she had falsely alleged Clinkscales had masturbated while sitting next to Andrews on an airplane flight earlier that year.

July 3, 2012: Barrett Released

On July 3, 2012, Michael David Barrett was released from the Seattle Community Correctional Center.

March 2013: Motion to Quash Subpoena

In March 2013, Erin Andrews' lawyers filed a motion in Los Angeles Superior Court seeking to quash a subpoena from Marriott seeking her employment and medical records.