History of Erin Andrews in Timeline

Erin Andrews is a prominent American sportscaster and television personality. She gained recognition as a correspondent for ESPN after joining in 2004. In 2012, she transitioned to Fox Sports, becoming the lead sideline reporter for their NFL broadcasts. Beyond sports reporting, Andrews also achieved mainstream popularity, finishing third on "Dancing with the Stars" in 2010 and co-hosting the show from 2014 to 2019. Her career spans both sports journalism and entertainment television.

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

May 4, 1978: Erin Andrews was born

On May 4, 1978, Erin Jill Andrews was born. She is an American sportscaster and television personality.

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1996: Graduated High School and attended the University of Florida

Following graduation from high school in 1996, Erin Andrews attended the University of Florida.

1997: Member of the Florida Gators Dazzlers dance team

From 1997 to 2000, Erin Andrews was a member of the Florida Gators Dazzlers dance team while in college.

2000: Graduated from the University of Florida

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

2000: Employed by Fox Sports Florida

In 2000, Erin Andrews was employed by Fox Sports Florida as a freelance reporter.

2001: Tampa Bay Lightning reporter for the Sunshine Network

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

2002: Covered Atlanta sports for Turner South network

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: Began working for ESPN

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

2004: Left Turner South network

In 2004, Erin Andrews ended her role covering the Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Thrashers, and Atlanta Hawks for the Turner South network.

2004: Joined ESPN

In 2004, Erin Andrews joined ESPN as a correspondent on the American cable sports channel.

2005: Expanded Role at ESPN

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

2007: Voted "America's sexiest sportscaster" by Playboy

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

2008: Reported for Scripps National Spelling Bee

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

2008: Voted "America's sexiest sportscaster" by Playboy

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

2008: Filmed in hotel room through peepholes

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, one of the videos of Erin Andrews, in which she appeared totally nude, was posted online and quickly went viral.

October 2, 2009: Barrett arrested by the FBI

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

December 15, 2009: Barrett pleaded guilty to stalking charges

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

March 15, 2010: Barrett sentenced to prison

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.

2010: Spokesperson for Kraft Foods Huddle to Fight Hunger campaign

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: Competed on Dancing with the Stars

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

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2010: Reported for Scripps National Spelling Bee

In 2010, Erin Andrews continued reporting for ESPN's and ABC's live coverage of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

2010: Good Morning America correspondent

Since 2010, Erin Andrews had been a Good Morning America correspondent on ABC.

January 2011: Signed endorsement deal with Reebok

In January 2011, Erin Andrews signed an endorsement deal with Reebok to promote its ZigTech brand. However, due to a perceived conflict of interest, ESPN required Andrews to end her endorsement deal with Reebok by the end of 2011, due to her comment during the 2011 Rose Bowl game that football players were slipping due to new Nike shoes.

February 2011: Erin Andrews covered the Oscars

In February 2011, Erin Andrews covered the Oscars as a Good Morning America correspondent on ABC.

July 2011: Still trying to have video removed from Internet

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

October 2011: Launched Girls Night Out campaign with StubHub

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

November 2011: Keith Clinkscales filed suit against Joan Lynch

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 Erin Andrews on an airplane flight earlier that year. Andrews disclosed the incident but chose not to pursue it with HR due to her stalking experiences.

June 29, 2012: Joined Fox Sports

On June 29, 2012, Erin Andrews left ESPN to join Fox Sports as the first host of Fox College Football's studio show.

July 3, 2012: Barrett released from prison

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

December 2012: Began relationship with Jarret Stoll

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

2012: Joined Fox Sports

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

March 2013: Filed motion to quash subpoena from Marriott

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

May 2013: Co-hosted Music Builds: 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: Guest host of Fox College Football Kickoff and Fox College Saturday

With the launch of Fox Sports 1 on August 17, 2013, 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: New face of CoverGirl

At the beginning of the 2014 National Football League season, Erin Andrews was named the new face of CoverGirl and partnered with the cosmetic company for the new #Gameface contest.

2014: Sideline reporter on Fox's lead NFL broadcasting crew

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

2014: Co-hosted Dancing with the Stars

In 2014, Erin Andrews co-hosted "Dancing with the Stars" with Tom Bergeron.

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October 2015: Filed suit against Nashville Marriott and Barrett

In October 2015, Erin Andrews filed a suit against the Nashville Marriott and Barrett for $75 million related to the hotel room video incident.

2015: Co-hosted the CMT Music Awards

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

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2015: #Gameface contest Super Bowl tickets

In 2015, the winner of the #Gameface contest got tickets to the Super Bowl as part of Erin Andrews' partnership with CoverGirl.

February 22, 2016: Jury selection began

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

March 7, 2016: Jury awarded Andrews $55 million

On March 7, 2016, after a two-week trial, the jury awarded Erin Andrews $55 million in her lawsuit against the Nashville Marriott and Barrett, finding Barrett 51% responsible and the hotel management company 49% responsible.

September 2016: Diagnosed with cervical cancer

In September 2016, Erin Andrews was diagnosed with cervical cancer, for which she received treatment.

October 2016: Orangetheory Fitness ambassador

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

December 2016: Engaged to Jarret Stoll

In December 2016, Erin Andrews and Jarret Stoll were engaged.

2016: Co-hosted the CMT Music Awards

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

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2016: Re-signed with Fox Sports

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

January 2017: Announced cervical cancer diagnosis

In January 2017, Erin Andrews announced that she had been diagnosed with cervical cancer in September 2016. After two surgeries, she was pronounced cancer-free.