What Happened to Erin Andrews?

Erin Andrews began her broadcasting career in 2000, working as a freelance reporter for Fox Sports Florida and covering various sports for regional networks. She gained national prominence after joining ESPN in 2004, where she covered NHL, college football, and basketball, quickly becoming a fan favorite. In 2012, Andrews made a significant career move, leaving ESPN to join Fox Sports, where she became the first host of Fox's College Football studio show and later the lead NFL sideline reporter, a role she continues to hold.

Her career was significantly impacted by a traumatic stalking incident in 2008, where she was secretly filmed nude through a hotel room peephole. The perpetrator, Michael David Barrett, posted the video online, leading to widespread humiliation for Andrews. In March 2016, a Nashville jury awarded her $55 million in damages in a lawsuit against Barrett and the hotel companies, finding them partially responsible for negligence and invasion of privacy. She later settled with the hotel companies for an undisclosed amount in April 2016. This legal battle brought public attention to privacy rights and negligent security in hotels.

In September 2016, Andrews faced another personal challenge when she was diagnosed with cervical cancer. She underwent two surgeries in October and November 2016, keeping her diagnosis private while continuing her demanding work schedule, including covering the NFL season and co-hosting "Dancing with the Stars." She was declared cancer-free in late 2016 and later became an outspoken advocate for cervical cancer screening and early detection, sharing her story to encourage other women to prioritize their health.

Andrews married former NHL player Jarret Stoll in June 2017, after getting engaged in December 2016. The couple openly shared their struggles with fertility and their journey through IVF. In 2023, they welcomed their first child, a son named Mack Roger Stoll, via surrogacy. This personal milestone brought them immense joy after years of trying to start a family.

After co-hosting "Dancing with the Stars" from 2014 to 2020, Andrews departed the show, stating she was "fired" or "replaced." She subsequently focused on her sports journalism career and expanded her media presence. In 2019, she launched her women's NFL apparel line, "WEAR by Erin Andrews," which has since expanded to other sports leagues. In 2021, she co-launched the successful "Calm Down with Erin and Charissa" podcast alongside fellow Fox Sports reporter Charissa Thompson, offering unfiltered conversations on various topics. In September 2025, Andrews returned to primetime television as a co-host for the new Fox game show "99 to Beat" with Ken Jeong.

As of April 2026, Erin Andrews continues her role as a lead NFL sideline reporter for Fox Sports. She and Charissa Thompson hosted a live "Calm Down" podcast event in the Bay Area in February 2026, coinciding with the Super Bowl LX build-up. Andrews also partnered with Candy Crush All Stars 2026 for a kickoff event in March 2026 and has teased the possibility of hosting a morning show in the future, indicating her interest in further diversifying her television career beyond sports.