# Jodi Applegate > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Jodi_Applegate > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Jodi_Applegate.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jodi_Applegate > Source revision: 1356643581 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) American broadcast journalist Jodi Applegate Born (1964-05-02) May 2, 1964 (age 62) Wheeling, West Virginia, U.S. Other name Jodi Applegate Kay (married name) Occupation Broadcast journalist Years active 1982–present Known for WPXI, Pittsburgh WPIX, New York City WNYW, New York City MSNBC NBC News Spouse(s) Rob Nikoleski ​ (divorced)​ Michael Kay ​ (m. 2011)​ Children 2 **Jodi Applegate** (born May 2, 1964)[1] is an American [broadcast journalist](/source/Broadcast_journalist). She served as an anchorwoman at local stations as well as nationally for [MSNBC](/source/MSNBC) and [NBC News](/source/NBC_News). ## Life and career Applegate was raised in [Moon Township, Pennsylvania](/source/Moon_Township%2C_Pennsylvania), a suburb of [Pittsburgh](/source/Pittsburgh), in an [Irish American Catholic](/source/Irish_Catholic) family.[1] In 1982, Applegate graduated from [Moon Area High School](/source/Moon_Area_High_School). She spent her freshman year at [Temple University](/source/Temple_University) in [Philadelphia](/source/Philadelphia%2C_Pennsylvania). She transferred as a sophomore to [New York University](/source/New_York_University), where she received a degree in television and film. Before turning to newscasting, Applegate briefly worked as an actress. In 1986, she appeared in a television version of the classic children's book *[A Pocket for Corduroy](/source/A_Pocket_for_Corduroy)* as the mother. In 1987, Applegate appeared in a television version of the [Mercer Mayer](/source/Mercer_Mayer) children's book *There's a Nightmare in My Closet*, also as the main character's mother. In the early 1990s, Applegate was a host of *Close Up* on [C-SPAN](/source/C-SPAN), a weekly public affairs program that featured a high school student audience. She later worked as a radio and television traffic reporter for [Metro Traffic](/source/Metro_Traffic) in [San Francisco](/source/San_Francisco).[2] From 1993 to 1996, Applegate hosted *Good Morning Arizona* on [KTVK](/source/KTVK) in [Phoenix](/source/Phoenix%2C_Arizona). Applegate was also an anchor at [KTVN](/source/KTVN) in [Reno](/source/Reno), NV. In Reno is where Applegate met Rob Nikoleski, who was the sports news director at a competing Reno station, [KOLO](/source/KOLO). They eventually married,[3] but divorced after eight years. In 1996, Applegate was the first face seen on the cable network [MSNBC](/source/MSNBC) at the station's launch. She anchored *[MSNBC Live](/source/MSNBC_Live)* and *[Weekend Today](/source/Weekend_Today)* on the main [NBC](/source/NBC) network. She also filled in as a substitute host on the *[Today](/source/Today_(NBC_program))* show. In late 1999, she hosted *[Later Today](/source/Later_Today)* with [Florence Henderson](/source/Florence_Henderson) and [Asha Blake](/source/Asha_Blake). The show was canceled in 2000. In mid-2001, Applegate joined [WFXT](/source/WFXT) in [Boston](/source/Boston%2C_Massachusetts). She anchored the short-lived *Fox 25 News at 4:30* newscast then moved to 5:00 by early 2002. She anchored the *Fox 25 Morning News* for about a year from September 2003, then moved to New York sister station [WNYW](/source/WNYW) in October 2004. As of May 2020, Applegate has been seen hosting infomercials for Westmore Beauty Body Coverage. ### Career in New York City Applegate joined WNYW as co-anchor of the station's morning program, *[Good Day New York](/source/Good_Day_New_York)*, in 2005. She remained there for three years and was replaced in the role by [Rosanna Scotto](/source/Rosanna_Scotto) in 2008.[4] Applegate left the station shortly thereafter. On May 28, 2008, Applegate made a one time only appearance in the [Broadway](/source/Broadway_theatre) musical *[Chicago](/source/Chicago_(musical))*.[5] In 2009, Applegate began work as a fill-in anchor on all-news [WCBS radio](/source/WCBS_(AM)). She also guest-hosted *Living Today* on [Sirius XM Radio](/source/Sirius_XM_Radio)'s [Martha Stewart Living Radio](/source/Martha_Stewart_Living_Radio) channel, filling in for another former *Good Day New York* anchor, Mario Bosquez. Applegate also guest-hosted radio talk shows hosted by [Joan Hamburg](/source/Joan_Hamburg) on [WOR](/source/WOR_(AM)) in New York, and [Howie Carr](/source/Howie_Carr) on [WRKO](/source/WRKO) in Boston. Applegate made a return to television news in September 2009 when she joined [News 12 Long Island](/source/News_12_Long_Island) as an evening co-anchor. With three months remaining in her one-year contract, she was allowed to leave News 12 in order to join [WPIX](/source/WPIX). The [Tribune Company](/source/Tribune_Company)-owned station named her as sole anchor of its revamped 10:00 PM newscasts on weeknights; she started in that capacity on October 11, 2010.[6] Applegate also anchored the station's hour-long 5:00 PM newscast, which was launched in the fall of 2011. ### Personal life Applegate married [New York Yankees](/source/New_York_Yankees) television broadcaster [Michael Kay](/source/Michael_Kay_(sports_broadcaster)) on February 12, 2011, in New York City. The ceremony took place at the [Plaza Hotel](/source/Plaza_Hotel) and was officiated by former New York mayor, [Rudolph Giuliani](/source/Rudolph_Giuliani).[7] On November 21, 2012, it was announced that Applegate was expecting a baby, which was conceived by way of a [gestational surrogate](/source/Surrogacy). She subsequently announced her departure from WPIX. Applegate left WPIX on December 19, 2012.[8] In January 2013, her daughter, Caledonia, was born.[9] In November 2014, her son, Charles, was born.[10] She and her family reside in [Greenwich, Connecticut](/source/Greenwich%2C_Connecticut).[11] ## References 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-anchor_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-anchor_1-1) ["Anchor Jodi Applegate Shares a Secret"](http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/tv/item_8zIb8OxB1bUNqRakFdw3gM) nypost.com. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** CatfishMac (January 14, 2011). ["KRON 1992 Metro Traffic story.mpg"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbtFQrywH2k). [Archived](https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/nbtFQrywH2k) from the original on December 21, 2021 – via YouTube. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Anchor away"](https://archive.boston.com/business/globe/articles/2004/10/10/anchor_away/). *[Boston Globe](/source/Boston_Globe)*. October 10, 2004. Retrieved May 12, 2022. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["1"](http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6597190.html?industryid=47169). 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["'Chicago': Jodi Applegate takes her bow on Broadway"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140504222810/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/118122-TV-Anchor-Applegate-Makes-Broadway-Debut-in-Chicago-May-28). Playbill. May 29, 2008. Archived from [the original](http://www.playbill.com/news/article/118122-TV-Anchor-Applegate-Makes-Broadway-Debut-in-Chicago-May-28) on May 4, 2014. Retrieved May 29, 2008. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Huff, Richard (October 8, 2010). ["WPIX news anchor Jodi Applegate steps in as veterans Jim Watkins and Kaity Tong leave posts"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110325001557/http://articles.nydailynews.com/2010-10-08/entertainment/27077536_1_jodi-applegate-newscast-online-chats). *Daily News*. New York. Archived from [the original](http://articles.nydailynews.com/2010-10-08/entertainment/27077536_1_jodi-applegate-newscast-online-chats) on March 25, 2011. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Abrahams, Matthew (February 15, 2011). ["Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay marries news anchor Jodi Applegate"](http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/beautiful_catch_9GMXqlAsq41IMsgSfdqNjO). *New York Post*. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Starr, Michael (November 21, 2012). ["Channel 11 anchor having baby with Yankee broadcaster husband"](http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/tv/baby_for_anchor_yank_caster_7fWGp7uFk4XWbHoOdR1RmN). *New York Post*. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** Starr, Michael (January 23, 2013). ["Applegate, Kay proud new parents"](http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/tv/she_kay_tx6RiSPj8egWZmG9mbTSZK). *New York Post*. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Michael Kay on Twitter"](https://twitter.com/RealMichaelKay/status/532637510804209664). *Twitter*. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["See ya!!! Michael Kay spotted at Gabriele's in Greenwich"](https://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/See-ya-Michael-Kay-spotted-at-Gabriele-s-in-5955282.php). *greenwichtime.com*. Hearst Media Services Connecticut, LLC. December 13, 2014. ## External links - [Jodi Applegate](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004713/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier)) - [Appearances](https://www.c-span.org/person/?12854) on [C-SPAN](/source/C-SPAN) --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Jodi Applegate](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jodi_Applegate) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jodi_Applegate?action=history)). 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