Ali Fedotowsky

Alexandra Elaine Fedotowsky-Manno (née Fedotowsky; born September 16, 1984)[1] is an American entertainment journalist. 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).

Ali Fedotowsky
Born
Alexandra Elaine Fedotowsky

(1984-09-16) September 16, 1984
Massachusetts, U.S.
Alma materClark University
OccupationEntertainment journalist
Years active2010–present
TelevisionThe Bachelor
The Bachelorette
1st Look
E! News
Spouse(s)
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(m. 2017)​
Children2
Websitewww.aliluvs.com

Early life and education

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] Their first child, daughter Molly, was born July 6, 2016.[17] Fedotowsky and Manno married on March 3, 2017.[18] Their second child, son Riley, was born May 24, 2018.[19][20][21]

References
  1. "Ali Fedotowsky". TVGuide.com. Archived from the original on June 16, 2016. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
  2. Foley, Meghan (March 2, 2010). "Williamstown's Ali Fedotowsky to be next 'Bachelorette'". Berkshire Eagle. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
  3. 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.
  4. Ali Fedotowsky decides to quit 'The Bachelor' and leave Jake Pavelka - Reality TV World
  5. 'Bachelorette' star Ali Fedotowsky gets engaged on finale of ABC show - New York Daily News
  6. Ali Fedotowsky joining Fox 5 San Diego
  7. 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.
  8. Nordyke, Kimberly (September 30, 2013). "Audrina Patridge to Host NBC Travel Show '1st Look' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
  9. 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.
  10. ""E! News" Names Ali Fetodowsky and Jesse Giddings as Correspondents". The Futon Critic. August 7, 2013. Retrieved August 8, 2013.
  11. 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.
  12. Fedotowsky, Ali (September 11, 2017). "Feeling very grateful to tell you..." Ali Fedotowsky verified Instagram page. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
  13. Cohn, Paulette (September 3, 2015). "See The Bachelorette Ali Fedotowsky's Stunning Engagement Ring". Parade. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
  14. Malkin, Marc (July 23, 2013). "Ali Fedotowsky and Boyfriend Kevin Manno: How They Met". E! Online. Retrieved March 3, 2017.
  15. 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.
  16. "We're Engaged!!!". Ali Fedotowsky official site. September 3, 2015. Archived from the original on September 3, 2015. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
  17. "Ali Fedotowsky Welcomes Daughter Molly Sullivan". People. December 6, 2016. Archived from the original on July 24, 2018. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
  18. Ergas, Talia (March 3, 2017). "Ali Fedotowsky Marries Fiancé Kevin Manno in Beachside Wedding: Get the Details!". US Weekly. Retrieved March 3, 2017.
  19. "Ali Fedotowsky-Manno Reveals Her Son's Name (and the Sweet Meaning Behind It) 1 Day After His Birth". People. May 25, 2018. Retrieved May 25, 2018.
  20. Fedotowsky, Ali (May 24, 2018). "Our sweet boy has arrived!". Verified Instagram account. Retrieved May 26, 2018. Born 5/24, 12:57am...
  21. Fedotowsky, Ali (May 25, 2018). "Meet Our Son!". Ali Fedotowsky official site. Archived from the original on May 26, 2018. Retrieved May 26, 2018. Welcome Riley Doran Manno to the world!
Preceded by
Jillian Harris		 The Bachelorette
Season 6		 Succeeded by
Ashley Hebert
Preceded by
Maria Sansone		 1st Look host
2012-2013		 Succeeded by
Audrina Patridge
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