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Erin Andrews

Erin Andrews is a prominent American sportscaster and television personality. Beginning her career at ESPN in 2004, she gained recognition as a sports correspondent. In 2012, she transitioned to Fox Sports, becoming the lead sideline reporter for their NFL broadcasts. Beyond sports broadcasting, Andrews expanded her presence in entertainment by participating in the tenth season of ABC's Dancing with the Stars in 2010. Subsequently, she co-hosted the show from 2014 to 2019, alongside Tom Bergeron, further solidifying her status as a versatile television personality.

May 4, 1978: Erin Andrews Born

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

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1996: Graduated High School

In 1996, Erin Andrews graduated from high school, which led to her attending the University of Florida.

1997: Joined Florida Gators Dazzlers

In 1997, Erin Andrews joined the Florida Gators Dazzlers dance team, participating until 2000.

2000: Employed by Fox Sports Florida

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

2000: Graduated from University of Florida

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 worked 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: Began Working for ESPN

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

2004: Left Turner South Network

In 2004, Erin Andrews ended her coverage of 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, marking a significant milestone in her career.

2005: Expanded ESPN Role

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: 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: "America's sexiest sportscaster"

In 2008, Erin Andrews was 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, one of the videos of Erin Andrews, in which she appeared nude, was posted online and quickly went viral.

October 2, 2009: Barrett Arrested

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

December 15, 2009: Barrett Pleaded Guilty

On December 15, 2009, Michael David Barrett pleaded guilty to interstate stalking charges related to filming Erin Andrews in her hotel room.

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 for stalking Erin Andrews.

2010: Good Morning America Correspondent

In 2010, Erin Andrews became a Good Morning America correspondent on ABC, a role she held until 2011.

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2010: Kraft Foods 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: 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, ultimately placing third.

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2010: Ended Reporting for Scripps National Spelling Bee

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

January 2011: Signed Endorsement Deal with Reebok

In January 2011, Erin Andrews signed an endorsement deal with Reebok to promote its ZigTech brand. Later, ESPN revised its endorsement guidelines due to a conflict of interest arising from Andrews' comments about Nike shoes.

February 2011: Last Good Morning America Appearance

In February 2011, Erin Andrews' last appearance as a correspondent on Good Morning America was when she covered the Oscars.

July 2011: Trying to Remove Video

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

October 2011: Girls Night Out 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 suit against ESPN Vice President Joan Lynch, who claimed Clinkscales had masturbated while sitting next to Andrews on an airplane flight earlier that year. Andrews disclosed the incident but did not pursue it with HR due to her stalking experiences.

June 29, 2012: Left ESPN for Fox Sports

On June 29, 2012, Erin Andrews left ESPN to join Fox Sports, where she became 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 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: Joined Fox Sports

In 2012, Erin Andrews moved to Fox Sports, later becoming 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 seeking her payroll records, medical records, and other employment information.

May 2013: Music Builds Concert Co-host

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: Launch of Fox Sports 1

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.

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.

2014: Sideline Reporter for Fox's NFL Broadcasting Crew

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

2014: Co-hosted Dancing with the Stars

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

October 2015: Filed Suit Against Marriott and Barrett

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

2015: Co-hosted CMT Music Awards

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

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2015: #Gameface Contest

In 2015, Erin Andrews partnered with CoverGirl for the #Gameface contest, where the winner would get tickets to the Super Bowl.

February 22, 2016: Jury Selection Began

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

March 7, 2016: Andrews Awarded $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 Michael Barrett.

September 2016: Cervical Cancer Diagnosis

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: Engagement to Jarret Stoll

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

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.

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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 Cancer Diagnosis

In January 2017, Erin Andrews publicly announced that she had been diagnosed with cervical cancer in September 2016.

June 24, 2017: Marriage to Jarret Stoll

On June 24, 2017, Erin Andrews married professional hockey player Jarret Stoll.

October 2019: Clothing Line with Fanatics

In October 2019, Fanatics teamed up with Erin Andrews on a line of clothing.

2019: Left Dancing with the Stars

In 2019, Erin Andrews stopped co-hosting Dancing with the Stars alongside Tom Bergeron.

2021: Calm Down podcast co-host

Since 2021, Erin Andrews co-hosts the Calm Down podcast with Charissa Thompson.

July 2023: Birth of Son via Surrogacy

In July 2023, Erin Andrews' son was born via surrogacy.