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Victor Blackwell - More Facts About this CNN Anchor

sajju Published On Sun Oct 17 2021   Modified On Sun Oct 17 2021
Victor Blackwell - More Facts About this CNN Anchor

Victor Blackwell is an American television news anchor who is currently working for CNN Newsroom as the host along with his co-host, Alisyn Camerota from 2-4 pm.

In fact, he has previously served for various news channels and stations including WHUT-TV, WHAG-TV, WTLV/WJXX, WPBF, etc. In addition to it, he is a Howard University graduate.

Biography of Mr. Blackwell 

The American TV news anchor, Blackwell was born on 25th September 1981 in Baltimore, Maryland, the United States of America. He has kept the information about his parents and siblings hidden. According to his DOB, he belongs to the horoscope of Libra. 

Victor Blackwell's mother Source: Instagram@victorblackwell

Similarly, he holds an American nationality and comes from the Afro-American ethnicity. Likewise, he attended Milford Mill Academy and graduated in 1999. Later, he joined Howard University in Washington, D.C. from where he earned B.A. in Broadcast Journalism.

Relationship Staus

Victor Blackwell is single and not dating anyone at the moment. He is openly gay who might be waiting for his soulmate. He hasn't revealed anything about his taste and what kind of guys he likes. 

Victor Blackwell with his Howard friend Source: Instagram@victorblackwell

Also about his past affairs, he might have dated a couple of guys in his last days, but he would like to keep it a secret. But we must say, it takes a real gust to accept sexual preference in front of everyone. 

Therefore, the Regional Emmy Award winner is living a single and happy life and currently focusing on his career.

Professional Life & Career:

While he was in college, Blackwell used to work at Howard University's public television station WHUT-TV. After his graduation, he joined WHAG-TV in Hagerstown, MD as a reporter and fill-in anchor. 

Similarly, Victor also served as a reporter and weekend anchor for WTLV/WJXX in Jacksonville, Florida. Likewise, he became the first black main anchor at WPBF in West Palm Beach, Florida. 

Victor Blackwell hosting his CNN Show Source: Instagram@victorblackwell

In 2012, the Regional Edward R. Murrow Award-winning anchor joined CNN as a correspondent and in January 2014, he was promoted to co-host of New Day Saturday and Sunday with Christi Paul. 

Furthermore, since 19th April 2021, he is co-hosting the 2-4 pm hours of CNN Newsroom along with Alisyn Camerota.

Net Worth, Salary & Income:

The Unity Award winner Victor Blackwell has made a decent net worth of $1 million as of now. Moreover, he receives an average salary of around $60,000 per year from his news anchoring career.

Other Facts:

Mr. Blackwell stands at the height of 6 feet or 1.82 meters and weighs 80 kg or 176 lbs. Additionally, he is active on his social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

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