History of Erin Andrews in Timeline

Erin Andrews is a prominent American sportscaster and television personality. She gained recognition as a correspondent for ESPN, beginning in 2004, before transitioning to Fox Sports in 2012. She currently serves as the lead sideline reporter for Fox's NFL broadcasts. Andrews also garnered mainstream attention as a contestant on, and later co-host of, "Dancing with the Stars," from 2010 to 2019.

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

May 4, 1978: Erin Andrews' Birth

On May 4, 1978, Erin Jill Andrews, who would become a prominent sportscaster and television personality, was born.

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1996: High School Graduation

In 1996, Erin Andrews graduated from high school.

1997: Joins Florida Gators Dazzlers

In 1997, Erin Andrews joined the Florida Gators Dazzlers dance team, where she remained until 2000.

2000: Employed by Fox Sports Florida

In 2000, Erin Andrews began her professional career as a freelance reporter for Fox Sports Florida.

2000: University Graduation

In 2000, Erin Andrews graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Arts degree in telecommunications.

2001: Tampa Bay Lightning Reporter

From 2001 to 2002, Erin Andrews served as a Tampa Bay Lightning reporter for the Sunshine Network.

2002: Turner South Network Host and Reporter

From 2002 to 2004, Erin Andrews covered the Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Thrashers, and Atlanta Hawks for the Turner South network as a studio host and reporter.

April 2004: Joins ESPN as Reporter

In April 2004, Erin Andrews began working for ESPN as a reporter for ESPN National Hockey Night.

2004: Joins ESPN

In 2004, Erin Andrews joined ESPN as a correspondent, marking a significant step in her career as a sportscaster.

2005: Expanded Role at ESPN

In 2005, Erin Andrews' role at ESPN expanded to include ESPN College Football Thursday Primetime and Major League Baseball sideline reporting.

2007: America's sexiest sportscaster

In 2007, Erin Andrews was voted "America's sexiest sportscaster" by Playboy magazine.

2008: Scripps National Spelling Bee Coverage

From 2008 to 2010, Erin Andrews reported for ESPN's and ABC's live coverage of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

2008: America's sexiest sportscaster

In 2008, Erin Andrews was again voted "America's sexiest sportscaster" by Playboy magazine.

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: Nude Video Posted Online

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

October 2, 2009: Michael Barrett Arrested

On October 2, 2009, Michael David Barrett was arrested by the FBI for interstate stalking related to the videotaping of Erin Andrews.

December 15, 2009: Barrett Pleads Guilty

On December 15, 2009, Michael Barrett pleaded guilty to charges related to the interstate stalking and videotaping of Erin Andrews.

March 15, 2010: Barrett Sentenced

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

2010: Kraft Foods Campaign Spokesperson

In 2010, Erin Andrews became a spokesperson for the Kraft Foods Huddle to Fight Hunger campaign, which raised $2.86 million for Feeding America.

2010: Dancing with the Stars Appearance

In 2010, Erin Andrews competed on the tenth season of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" with partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy, placing third out of 11 couples.

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2010: Scripps National Spelling Bee Coverage

In 2010, Erin Andrews continued reporting for ESPN's and ABC's live coverage of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, a role she began in 2008.

2010: ESPN College GameDay and Good Morning America Correspondent

Since 2010, Erin Andrews hosted the first hour of ESPN's College GameDay on ESPNU and was a Good Morning America correspondent on ABC.

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January 2011: Reebok Endorsement Deal

In January 2011, Erin Andrews signed an endorsement deal with Reebok to promote its ZigTech brand, which later led to revised endorsement guidelines for ESPN journalists.

February 2011: Good Morning America Appearance

In February 2011, Erin Andrews last appeared as a correspondent on ABC's Good Morning America, where she covered the Oscars.

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July 2011: Removing Video from Internet

In July 2011, Erin Andrews was still working to have the video of her filmed in her hotel room removed from the Internet. She also worked with U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar to enact a new federal anti-stalking law.

October 2011: StubHub Campaign Launch

In October 2011, Erin Andrews teamed up with StubHub to launch a new national campaign called Girls Night Out.

November 2011: Keith Clinkscales Lawsuit

In November 2011, former ESPN executive Keith Clinkscales filed a suit against ESPN Vice President Joan Lynch, alleging that Lynch falsely claimed Clinkscales had masturbated next to Erin Andrews on a flight earlier that year; Andrews chose not to pursue the matter due to the distress caused by her stalking experiences.

June 29, 2012: Leaves ESPN, Joins Fox Sports

On June 29, 2012, Erin Andrews left ESPN and joined Fox Sports, becoming the first host of Fox College Football's studio show.

July 3, 2012: Barrett Released from Prison

On July 3, 2012, Michael Barrett was released from the Seattle Community Correctional Center after serving his sentence for stalking Erin Andrews.

December 2012: Relationship with Jarret Stoll

In December 2012, Erin Andrews began a relationship with professional hockey player Jarret Stoll.

2012: Joins Fox Sports

In 2012, Erin Andrews joined Fox Sports and became the lead sideline reporter for the network's NFL broadcasting team.

March 2013: Motion to Quash Subpoena

In March 2013, Erin Andrews's lawyers filed a motion in Los Angeles Superior Court seeking to quash a subpoena from Marriott, claiming the request was an attempt to "harass and embarrass" Andrews.

May 2013: CMT Disaster Relief Concert

In May 2013, Erin Andrews co-hosted the Music Builds: CMT Disaster Relief Concert on the CMT network to raise money for the American Red Cross in response to the April 27 tornadoes in Oklahoma.

August 17, 2013: Fox College Football Kickoff Host

On August 17, 2013, with the launch of Fox Sports 1, Erin Andrews became the guest host of Fox College Football Kickoff and Fox College Saturday.

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March 2014: Co-host of Dancing with the Stars

In March 2014, Erin Andrews replaced Brooke Burke-Charvet as co-host of "Dancing with the Stars", joining Tom Bergeron for the show's 18th season.

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2014: Face of CoverGirl

At the beginning of the 2014 National Football League season, Erin Andrews was named the new face of CoverGirl.

2014: Sideline Reporter for Fox NFL

Beginning with the 2014 NFL season, Erin Andrews became the sideline reporter on Fox's lead NFL broadcasting crew, replacing Pam Oliver.

2014: Co-hosts Dancing with the Stars

In 2014, Erin Andrews began co-hosting "Dancing with the Stars" with Tom Bergeron, a role she held until 2019.

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October 2015: Files Lawsuit Against Marriott and Barrett

In October 2015, Erin Andrews filed a suit against the Nashville Marriott and Barrett for $75 million.

2015: #Gameface Contest and Super Bowl Tickets

In 2014, Erin Andrews partnered with CoverGirl for the new #Gameface contest, and in 2015, the winner was entered to win a pair of tickets to the Super Bowl.

2015: Co-hosted CMT Music Awards

In 2015, Erin Andrews co-hosted the CMT Music Awards with Brittany Snow on June 10.

February 22, 2016: Jury Selection Begins

On February 22, 2016, jury selection began for Erin Andrews's lawsuit hearing against the Nashville Marriott and Barrett.

March 7, 2016: Andrews Awarded $55 Million in Lawsuit

On March 7, 2016, after a two-week trial, the jury awarded Erin Andrews $55 million in her lawsuit against Barrett and the hotel management company.

September 2016: Cervical Cancer Diagnosis

In September 2016, Erin Andrews was diagnosed with cervical cancer, leading to treatment and eventual recovery.

October 2016: Orangetheory Fitness Ambassador

In October 2016, Erin Andrews became an Orangetheory Fitness ambassador.

December 2016: Engagement to Jarret Stoll

In December 2016, Erin Andrews became engaged to professional hockey player Jarret Stoll.

2016: Co-hosted CMT Music Awards

In 2016, Erin Andrews co-hosted the CMT Music Awards with NFL player J.J. Watt on June 8.

2016: Re-signs with Fox Sports

In 2016, Erin Andrews re-signed with Fox Sports to report exclusively with Fox's NFL crew.

January 2017: Cervical Cancer Announcement

In January 2017, Erin Andrews announced that she had been diagnosed with cervical cancer in September 2016 and received treatment, ultimately being pronounced cancer-free after two surgeries.