Kevin Manno
Alma materNorth Central College
OccupationTelevision & Radio Host
Years active2005–present
Spouse
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(m. 2017)​
Kris Mathes (m. 2011–2012).
Children2
WebsiteKevin Manno

Kevin Matthew Manno is an American television and radio host. He began his career with Q101 in Chicago before moving to New York City to host The Seven on MTV. From 2013 to 2021, he was a co-host of the syndicated morning radio show Valentine In The Morning. He is currently one of the hosts of the morning show for 107.5 The River in Nashville.[1]

Early life

Manno attended North Central College in Naperville, Illinois, where his and Gordon Mays' program on the school radio station WONC won a 2004 Silver Dome Award from the Illinois Broadcasters Association.[2] After graduating in 2005, he moved to Chicago to begin his broadcasting career.[3] Manno's brother Ryan Manno is also a broadcast professional at iHeartRadio for the EllenK Morning Show on KOST 103.5.[2]

Career

Having started at Q101 as an intern in 2002, Manno moved through several jobs at the station before landing on the air in 2005. In 2007 he was paired up with his brother Ryan to create The Manno Program.[4]

In September 2009, Manno signed on for three months to host the afternoon show on Vocalo, a subsidiary of Chicago Public Radio. Late that year, Manno and his brother began working as correspondents on Chicago's music-based television show JBTV.

In September 2010, MTV premiered a daily, 30-minute pop-culture news show, The Seven, hosted by Manno and Julie Alexandria.[5] In February 2011, Alexandria departed.

In October 2012, Lifetime premiered Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition. The show, a spin-off of Dance Moms, features Manno as the host alongside judges Abby Lee Miller, Robin Antin and Richy Jackson.[6]

In October 2023, he joined the morning show for 107.5 The River in Nashville.[7]

Personal life

Manno began dating TV personality Ali Fedotowsky in 2013.[8] They announced their engagement in September 2015.[9][10] They were married on March 3, 2017.[11] They have daughter Molly on July 6, 2016.[12] and son Riley on May 24, 2018.[13][14][15]

References

  1. ↑ "Nashville's River Adds Manno To Mornings". Radio and Music Pros. 20 October 2023. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
  2. 1 2 Rosenthal, Phil (August 19, 2010). "Kevin Manno leaving Q101 for MTV". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on March 31, 2017. Retrieved November 16, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Kevin Manno '05". Napierville, Illinois: North Central College. December 26, 2012. Archived from the original on September 29, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Media: October 2010 : Illinois Entertainer". illinoisentertainer.com. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  5. ↑ The Seven official site
  6. ↑ "Where are Q101 DJs now?". Chicago Tribune. 2012-12-18. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  7. ↑ "So proud of Kevin!!!". Instagram. 2023-10-19. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
  8. ↑ Malkin, Marc (July 23, 2013). "Ali Fedotowsky and Boyfriend Kevin Manno: How They Met". E! News. Retrieved March 3, 2017.
  9. ↑ 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.
  10. ↑ "We're Engaged!!!". Ali Fedotowsky official site. September 3, 2015. Archived from the original on September 3, 2015. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
  11. ↑ Ergas, Talia (March 3, 2017). "Ali Fedotowsky Marries Fiancé Kevin Manno in Beachside Wedding: Get the Details!". Us Weekly. Retrieved March 3, 2017.
  12. ↑ "Ali Fedotowsky Welcomes Daughter Molly Sullivan". People. December 6, 2016. Archived from the original on July 24, 2018. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
  13. ↑ Juneau, Jen (May 24, 2018). "Ali Fedotowsky-Manno Welcomes a Son". People. Retrieved May 24, 2018.
  14. ↑ Fedotowsky, Ali (May 24, 2018). "Our sweet boy has arrived!". Verified Instagram account. Archived from the original on 2021-12-26. Retrieved May 26, 2018. Born 5/24, 12:57am...
  15. ↑ 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!
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