T.J. Holmes
| T. J. Holmes | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Loutelious Holmes, Jr. August 19, 1977 West Memphis, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Education |
University of Arkansas (B.A. Broadcast Journalism) |
| Occupation | Journalist & TV Personality |
| Notable credit(s) |
ABC News (2014-) |
| Spouse(s) | Marilee Fiebig |
| Children | 3 |
ABC News (2014-)
HLN 2013 (freelance)
MSNBC Fall 2013
BET Networks, Host/Corresponent (2012-2013),
Loutelious "T. J." Holmes, Jr. (born August 19, 1977) is an American journalist and national television personality. Holmes first gained national prominence as an anchor and correspondent for CNN. He spent 5 years at the network anchoring CNN Saturday & Sunday Morning.
Holmes left CNN at the end of 2011 after signing a multi-platform talent deal with BET Networks The deal included a new show on BET titled Don't Sleep. BET and Holmes parted ways in 2013.
In December 2012, Holmes became a substitute weekend anchor on MSNBC. Despite a brief return to CNN, he still appears occasionally on MSNBC.
On September 26, 2014, Holmes filed a report from New York for Good Morning America and on September 27, 2014, the weekend Good Morning America team officially welcomed him to ABC News.
Holmes was born in West Memphis, Arkansas and is the younger of two children. His family gave him the nickname “T. Jr.” He only began using the name “T. J.” when he started his professional television career.
After graduating from West Memphis High School, Holmes attended the University of Arkansas where he earned a degree in broadcast journalism.
Holmes started his television career at KSNF Channel 16 in Joplin, Missouri. He drove to Joplin from the University of Arkansas campus to hand-deliver his resume and reel. He was hired on the spot. Holmes spent less than a year at KSNF as a producer, assignment reporter, and weekend anchor.
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