Ali Fedotowsky
Ali Fedotowsky | |
|---|---|
| Born | Alexandra Fedotowsky September 16, 1984 Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Clark University |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Television | The Bachelor The Bachelorette 1st Look E! News |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
| Website | www |
Alexandra "Ali" Fedotowsky (born September 16, 1984)[1] is an American television personality, correspondent, host, spokesperson and blogger. She was also a reality television contestant known from her appearances as a cast member on the ABC reality shows The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love and was the sixth Bachelorette (2010).
Early life
Fedotowsky was born in Massachusetts.[1] She grew up in North Adams and Williamstown and is a graduate of Mount Greylock Regional High School.[2] She attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst for two years prior to transferring to Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 2006.[3]
Career
Fedotowsky's work in television began when she was selected as a cast member on ABC's reality show The Bachelor series which first aired on January 4, 2010. The show placed her with twenty-four other women all contending for the affection of pilot Jake Pavelka. She left the show when she was confronted with an ultimatum from her employer, Facebook, regarding the choice to return to work or to quit.[4]
Fedotowsky then returned as the star of The Bachelorette where she became engaged with Roberto Martinez in the finale.[5]
After The Bachelorette, Fedotowsky moved to San Diego, California and joined the local Fox news station as a weekly morning show correspondent.[6] From March 2012 through the fall of 2013, she hosted the weekly lifestyle television show 1st Look, which airs on NBC.[7][8]
Fedotowsky was on the live judging panel for Miss USA 2012.[9]
On August 7, 2013, E! News announced Fedotowsky had been hired as a correspondent.[10] In June 2015, she announced she was leaving that position.[11]
In September 2017, Fedotowsky joined Home and Family as an official "family member."[12]
Personal life
In 2010, Fedotowsky became engaged to Roberto Martinez on the finale of The Bachelorette. In November 2011, Fedotowsky and Martinez ended their engagement.[13]
In 2013, Fedotowsky began dating Kevin Manno, a radio and television host.[14] The two announced their engagement in September 2015.[15][16] They welcomed their first child, daughter Molly Sullivan, on July 6, 2016.[17] They were married on March 3, 2017.[18]
References
- ^ a b "Ali Fedotowsky". TVGuide.com. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
- ^ Foley, Meghan (March 2, 2010). "Williamstown's Ali Fedotowsky to be next 'Bachelorette'". Berkshire Eagle. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
- ^ Bock, Linda (September 8, 2010). "Bachelorette revisits 'Clarkie' life". Telegram & Gazette. Worcester, Massachusetts. Archived from the original on September 3, 2015. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Ali Fedotowsky decides to quit 'The Bachelor' and leave Jake Pavelka - Reality TV World
- ^ 'Bachelorette' star Ali Fedotowsky gets engaged on finale of ABC show - New York Daily News
- ^ Ali Fedotowsky joining Fox 5 San Diego
- ^ Rebecca Ford (March 7, 2012). "'Bachelorette' Star Ali Fedotowsky to Host NBC Travel Show '1st Look' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved July 18, 2015.
- ^ Nordyke, Kimberly (September 30, 2013). "Audrina Patridge to Host NBC Travel Show '1st Look' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
- ^ Nessif, Bruna (May 23, 2012). "2012 Miss USA Pageant: Joe Jonas, Rob Kardashian, Ali Fedotowsky and George Kotsiopoulos Join Judges' Panel". E! Entertainment Television. NBC. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
- ^ ""E! News" Names Ali Fetodowsky and Jesse Giddings as Correspondents". The Futon Critic. August 7, 2013. Retrieved August 8, 2013.
- ^ Chan, Anna; Brown, Brody (June 16, 2015). "Ali Fedotowsky Will Not Return as E! News Correspondent This Fall". Us Weekly. Archived from the original on August 10, 2015. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Ali Fedotowsky (September 11, 2017). "Feeling very grateful to tell you all that I have officially joined @homeandfamilytv as a family member! This incredible show just celebrated its 6th season and they were gracious enough to let me tag along. Everyone from the cast, to the producers, to the hair and makeup team and everyone in between truly make this show special and I feel very fortunate to now be a small part of it ❤️ Thank you @hallmarkchannel ❤️". Instagram. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
- ^ Cohn, Paulette (September 3, 2015). "See The Bachelorette Ali Fedotowsky's Stunning Engagement Ring". Parade. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
- ^ Malkin, Marc (July 23, 2013). "Ali Fedotowsky and Boyfriend Kevin Manno: How They Met". E! Online. Retrieved March 3, 2017.
- ^ Messer, Lesley (September 3, 2015). "Ali Fedotowsky Is Engaged to Kevin Manno". ABC News. Archived from the original on September 3, 2015. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "We're Engaged!!!". Ali Fedotowsky official site. September 3, 2015. Archived from the original on September 3, 2015. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Ali Fedotowsky Welcomes Daughter Molly Sullivan". People. December 6, 2016. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
- ^ Ergas, Talia (March 3, 2017). "Ali Fedotowsky Marries Fiancé Kevin Manno in Beachside Wedding: Get the Details!". US Weekly. Retrieved March 3, 2017.