Monday, August 25, 2014

The Hottest Reporter Poll is back

It's back.  The Senate race has turned everyone off,  chains of  a sort for the readers who are forced to become political Marleys, wondering when the torment will end.  The Whole Foods jokes are stale, crime is well, crime.  Time to bring back the hottest reporter poll.  It disappeared for awhile because well, to be honest, the talent pool in this town dropped for a couple of years.  However, that has changed. Vote early, vote often.  All images were culled from  their employer's websites, Google images, and public Facebook pages. Oh, and be nice in the comments.  That includes Johnny Weir.

One piece of advice for the reporters.  If you are going to vote for yourself using different computers at work, try not to download a virus.  One reporter did a few years ago as she went from computer to computer. Managed to download a virus and infect the whole office in the process.



Jennifer Ortega, WAPT



Emily Alexander, WAPT

Marsha Thompson, WLBT


Courtney Cronin, Clarion-Ledger
Tammy Eastwick, WAPT


Erin Pickens & Malary Pullen, WJTV

Hadas Brown, WAPT

Joy Redmond & Julie Weiden, WLBT

Keegan Foxx, WAPT
Kate Royals, Clarion-Ledger

Joy Redmond, WLBT

Therese Apel, Clarion-Ledger
Brittany Bell, WAPT


Beth Alexander & Jennifer Pullen, WJTV

Ashley Garner, Fox40

Cheryl Lasseter, WLBT


Danielle Avitable, WJTV
Marsha Thompson, WLBT

Francesca Weems, WLBT

Megan West Allen, WAPT

Julie Weiden, WLBT

Jewell Hillary, WLBT


Danielle Avitable, WJTV

Jennifer Ortega

Megan West Allen
Kate Royals, Clarion-Ledger
Kate Royals, Clarion-Ledger

Stephanie Maxwell, WAPT

Tammy Eastwick, WAPT




93 comments:

Anonymous said...

You left out Donna Ladd.

Anonymous said...

Keegan Fox is my choice, and she isn't on the list.

Anonymous said...

I guess I need to start watching WAPT, since I've never seen Jennifer Ortega before, but she is my clear favorite.

Anonymous said...

Courtney Cronin is smokin in that picture, she has that innocent, hot country girl kinda look.

Anonymous said...

A meager selection of racks.

Anonymous said...

Courtney Cronin

Anonymous said...

Courtney Cronin

Anonymous said...

Some of these "candidates" would be good in an Alpo commercial.

Anonymous said...

Courtney Cronin is drop dead gorgeous. She's also the best reporter out of this group so she'd win two polls.

Anonymous said...

I follo Jennifer Ortega on twitter and instagram and there may not be a more self-absorbed person
in the world than her. That girl takes a selfie at least once a day.

Anonymous said...

I liked Keegan Fox better at Ole Miss when she was Keisha Ferguson. That name is faker than some of these smiles.

Anonymous said...

i vote for amy mccullough...

Anonymous said...

Therese Apel

Anonymous said...

Tough choice among 5 or 6.

To avoid a nasty run-off and possible litigation, during the final weekend of voting, how about adding a video interview question about something other than #MSSEN or global warming or Maps of Iraq/South Africa, so neither a "Miss Teen SC" clone nor former MILF beauty/ex-half-term-guv-whacko-type won't slip thru the cracks into the winner's circle?

Or better yet, KF, how about a "live" swimsuit photo competition? Because, you know, it's still summer and all, and you've got a nice camera and need more practice (don't we all?). You could be the official credentialed photographer, KF. I can get a couple of dump truck loads of sand spread in my backyard and host a round-robin beach volleyball tourney of two-woman "teams". This would would be ideal to judge "athleticism" (for Miss Congeniality or best bod or something) and "physical fitness (tan lines, closeups of feet, generous cut of swimsuit, beauty sans makeup-- the important stuff). The truly motivated contestants seeking to pad their resume could come early with work gloves and a rake to earn bonus points spreading sand (leveling the playing surface snd my back lawn). Super bonus points for those who bring their own wheelbarrow. This falls under the optional "good citizenship" portion of competition for helping improve their community.

In the spirit of fair play, patriotism, apple pies, news babery, Free Dumb and Murka, if u need some boots on the ground (or preferably, flip flops at poolside) for an election integrity team to be hands-on for, um, "integrity" purposes and volleyball refereeing, I feel I owe it to my, um, hometown, to volunteer my time and expertise to this worthy effort. No payment necessary as donations in kind of tiki drinks and sunscreen will be graciously accepted.

Besides, I have a ton of personal/ vacation days that I'd prefer to use now while my eyesight & everything else still "works", rather than to retire a few months early when total functionality is not as likely and I'll likely be fishing or painting landscapes like W.

KF, thanks for changing the subject this morning & improving the scenery. As far as middle-age male eye-candy fantasies go, I'm taking it to a new level.

Anonymous said...

Brittany Bell, WAPT

Anonymous said...

In order to impress Pete Perry I have already voted more than 3 times. Way more.

Anonymous said...

um, Burt Casnsae, duh!

Anonymous said...

Was that a wet t-shirt contest the C-L was holding with all the buckets of ice? It was close but I think Geoff Pender won.

Anonymous said...

there is ONE and ONLY ONE reason to appoint from within--we can NOT attract talent from outside Jackson and/or if we COULD the costs associated with what it would take in terms of compensation would create a political and management disaster!!

Anonymous said...

In order to impress Chris McDaniel I am removing any black votes.

Anonymous said...

Carmen and Anna over at the JFP should get some consideration Kingfish. I think they even shave.

Anonymous said...

I suppose this site only welcomes white, middle age males (and older). This is pretty insulting to your women readers and supporters. I agree we need to change the worn out subjects we've all been enmeshed in, but can't we change the conversation to something that's not sexist and we can all enjoy?

Kingfish said...

Stiletto and DWF both have posting privileges and can post a hottest male reporter or newsman poll any time they want to. Any of my good friends can if they ask me.

Marty Dibergi said...

"This is pretty insulting to your women readers and supporters."

How about the various pageants? Do they offend you also?

Anonymous said...

This isn't a legit poll without Barbie.

Michael C said...

she got a virus going from computer to computer to your site and she got a virus? if she was only going to this site to vote and got a virus then the virus came from you? fitting, because you are a cancer.

Emily Le Coz said...

If my name's on the list, does it mean I have to fret about my appearance, or can I still focus on serious journalism?

Kingfish said...

Amazing what you clowns will do when you see a girl with a football.

Too bad I couldn't get a pic of one of them hunting or holding an AR-15.

Anonymous said...

Emily Le Coz @August 19, 2014 at 12:54 PM
No, it just means your middle name had too few E's to be normal.

Anonymous said...

Jennifer Ortega,
We should meet and we should invite Hadas Brown.

Anonymous said...

Yeah, that is about the only hot picture of Courtney Cronin. If you look at normal pictures of her, you realize that no, she isn't wearing shoulder pads in the football picture.

Anonymous said...

If you want Emily I'll go vote for you 20-25 times. Pete Perry didn't teach me how to scam the poll but he does think it is perfectly acceptable to do so if it means winning an election.

Anonymous said...

I think in fairness you could breakdown by age and include others like Melanie. Sometime a 50 is better than two 25's

Anonymous said...

@August 19, 2014 at 12:33 PM
"This isn't a legit poll without Barbie."

The poll is "Hottest Reporter" not "Worst Dressed Reporter, "Most Self-Absorbed Reporter, or "Meteorologist Most Likely to be Seen on a Doppler Radar." If those polls are conducted, I am sure Barbie "No Autographs Please" Bassett would win the day.

Anonymous said...

Anonymous slumpbusters hijacking the poll with the Therese Apel votes.

Kingfish said...

10:09, at the True the Vote hearing in federal court, she was the only reporter who did not take a note. Heck, she did not even bring a notebook. Just sat at the back of the room and tried to stay awake. Well, I take that back. I was trying to stay awake. Meanwhile, Courtney, Emily, and the others wrote furiously.

Anonymous said...

A few years back when WLBT was featuring a high school cheerleading squad each Friday during high school football season, I heard Barbie say "no autographs, please" to a group of high school cheerleaders who weren't exactly clamoring for her signature.

Dupree Jenkins said...

Marsha Halford Pollack for the past 35 years! Hot as a firecracker on the 4th of July!
She was hot in the late '70's and still is!

Anonymous said...

You left out Chuckie.

Unknown said...

Dear "anonymous" who posted a comment about the broadness of my shoulders at 1:31 p.m.

You're sort of spot on with your response. For the past six years I've worked as a sports reporter covering football and basketball. This summer, I decided it was time for a change in my career, so I decided to put my efforts towards becoming a professional football player. I have four years of NCAA eligibility left and thought, "hey, if I work hard enough I can be a three- or four-star prospect too!"

With that said, I went through rigorous workouts and training sessions to work into a role at my natural position, which is a 3-tech defensive tackle. Therefore, that's what you must be referring to regarding the width of my shoulders.

So, if you'd like to line up across from me at the line of scrimmage sometime, I'd be happy to show you what I'm working with.

Anonymous said...

OH Snap!!!!

Kingfish said...

BOOM!!!

Anonymous said...

I think I'm in love with Courtney.

Anonymous said...

Anna Wolfe of the Jackson Free Press is gorgeous. You should add her.

Anonymous said...

Three or four women have two pictures posted - are we getting ready for a runoff already? Is that why Chuckie is in the state?

Anonymous said...

Jennifer Ortega is so fine

Anonymous said...

Toni Miles who used to be on Fox 40 and is now on the coast, will always have my vote!

Anonymous said...

Dear Punked,

Courtney will take a moment to pancake your country ass before sacking your QB.

Then she'll tell all about your shortcomings in her memoirs. But maybe you'll get a signed print of a glamour shot without having to pay for it from one of your cows selling selfies at a TeaBagger "Fundraiser".

"Moo"

Anonymous said...

I do believe Courtney Cronin just challenged the punk to a one-on-one Oklahoma drill. I promise you, bud, you do not want to do that.

Anonymous said...

OK, this contest is OVER. You have everyone dolled up, looking their best. And Courtney Cronin blows the others out of the water wearing shoulder pads and eyeblack. Does that not automatically end the discussion?

Anonymous said...

Courtney Cronin has it all!! Brains and athleticism -- the competition is over!

Unknown said...

Teresa Apel

Kingfish said...

Courtney may have it all but she only has 17 votes.

Anonymous said...

Wanna clue how bogus this all is? Scroll down to previous poll on this subject. Courtney Ann Jackson WON. Was with Fox then. Stuffed the ballot box. Not a vote in this poll. NADA. ALL BOGUS.

Flippin' Channels said...

Is there some subliminal intent in posting two or more pictures of the same 'girl'?

Brittany Bell is my choice. She's real in the literal sense of the word. She has a natural delivery and, above all, sticks to one hairdo and does not want to be a movie star.

I do notice you left David Hartman off the list. And, of course Bert deserves an honorable mention just for sticking with the game.

If you go by boobs, Ken South would win, hands down, and everybody knows Stuart Kellogg would take the prize if it were based on smile.

Wait; Since Eric Law is now, ah, givin' up the boo-tay, should he be among the contestants?

Anonymous said...

I have a crush on Jennifer Ortega.

Anonymous said...

Therese is the best reporter. She is hot in the way that makes people want to be like her and want to be with her at the same time.
She wins in my book regardless.

Anonymous said...

Therese Apel

Anonymous said...

Each one of these reporters deserves to win. Some are better at reporting at times than the others and sometimes they are worse.
Some appear more attractive at times and less attractive at other times.
It all balances out...
I think they all do a great job most of the time.

Anonymous said...

I miss Monica Hernandez.

Anonymous said...

I wish some of them would get their vocal power from the diaphragm instead of the nose.
Makes all the difference in the world in voice delivery.
I've noticed even some top network talking heads tend to sound nasally.
Not appealing.

Anonymous said...

Not a single mention about Danielle Avitable, yet she's first?

Her newscasts help me fall asleep on weekends.

Anonymous said...

Am I missing something? Is there another picture of Therese Apel that isn't showing up on my screen? She may be a great reporter, although no one would know it if it is printed in the Clarion Phamplet. But hottest?

Anonymous said...

I guess the Facebook buddies of Miss Apel have been voting early and often. LOL

Anonymous said...

Who is Stephanie Alexander?

exjxnres said...

There is only one clear choice....
Cheryl Lasseter
Over the top beautiful, and smart.

Anonymous said...

Jennifer Ortega with Donner Kay honorable mention

Average Annie said...

Yes, 10:43, everybody deserves to win. A trophy for every contestant. No score kept. Show up and you get a trophy. And you're right, if you average three dogs and three beauties, on average, everybody is real attractive.

How does it really feel to wake up stoopid every mornin?

Anonymous said...

Contestant? A contestant is someone who takes part in a competition.
I fail to see where any of these reporters signed up for this "competition".
AAMOF, the blog creator got names wrong and left out other names in this "contest".
"How does it really feel to wake up stooped every morning?"
I wouldn't know, Lapdog, Why don't YOU tell everyone

Anonymous said...

How many cheerleaders or people for that matter carry paper & pen to a ball game? Who asks for autographs these days now that anyone can snap a photo & share it? Exactly. None. Anyone has direct access to their local news people thanks to social media. How would I know this? Because I was Barbie's photog on all of those football games that she went to. And yep, I heard all of the conversations & questions she would be asked by people & questions she would ask them. Not once did she offer an autograph to anyone. In most cases, I was having to usher us immediately after to beat the football traffic. She has since moved well over a year ago so she's a non issue.

But it begs the question, where is Maggie or Stephanie on this poll since Marsha is on?

Anonymous said...

Both Maggie Wade and Stephanie Maxwell are topnotch in their field.
Their names were likely left off because whoever made up the list must not have been attracted to them for whatever reason.
I'm glad their names weren't on this list since I find the entire thing rather demeaning to these professionals.
These two ladies are often called on to be a spokesperson and emcee for many events in and out of Jackson. Their work speaks for itself.

Anonymous said...

Julie Straw is still #1.

Anonymous said...

Megan West

Anonymous said...

Heather Sophia is back in town !
Add her little self to the list and reset the poll.

Anonymous said...

Danielle Avitable is clearly the best reporter/anchor! I love watching her on the weekends!

Anonymous said...

Danielle Avitable is clearly #1. The hottest hottie!

Anonymous said...

How about adding pics for everyone on the ballot? And one of Mallary Pullen's pics is labeled Jennifer Pullen.

Anonymous said...

Heather Sophia is drop dead gorgeous, especially when she has that Linda Lovelace curly hair. Where is she??

Kingfish said...

Miss Sophia started at WLBT after the poll started or the day before. She wasn't on the station website. It happens sometimes.

Anonymous said...

Way to continue setting women back in the work force by sexualizing them instead of focusing on their actual intellect and skills. I just lost all respect for your blog. And to every man who commented encouraging this poll, you should be ashamed of yourselves. I bet most of you are married. Way to dishonor your wives by lusting after other women. How about for once rising above the typical behavior of men and be a real man.

Ramsbottom said...

Ms. Sophia is a cutie, but she needs a burger. Also, wherever she landed after her last stint in Jxn has left her with an unbearable affect to her voice. But yeah, she's a hottie.

Anonymous said...

9:03am

How about canning the self-righteous attitude along with all of the make-up you are surely wearing.

Anonymous said...

Jennifer Ortega by far the best choice. Beauty, brains and the attitude. She takes the cake!

Anonymous said...

How can anyone vote for anyone other than Jennifer Ortega?! She is even more beautiful in person than in the pictures!

Kingfish should shut down the poll at this point so that the other ladies will not be embarrassed.

Anonymous said...

9:03am - Radfem alert!!!

Anonymous said...

10:27 and 12:31 (Both probably the same person)-

That is as uncalled for as nitwits who play the race card.
What's the matter? Did 9:03's words hit too close to home?

Anonymous said...

What's the average age on here - 13? IQ? 84? pathetic.

Anonymous said...

2:31pm - Lighten up a little bit and get over yourself, sweetheart. :)

Anonymous said...

4:13, As the saying goes- There's no fool like an old fool!
But keep on fiddlin', maybe one day you'll strike an OLD but vaguely familiar note.
Pore thang.
Bless Your Heart!

Kingfish said...

Watched a video of Ms. Avitable on Youtube this morning. Needs a voice coach. has the dreaded monotone voice. Almost no inflection or change in tone in her voice.

Anonymous said...

ROFL! We must have watched the same video!But she IS cute.

Jennifer Ortega gets my vote as the hottest reporter the Metro area has ever had! Flawless

Anonymous said...

A tight race to the finish! Vote for Jennifer Ortega! She's great! Love watching every night!

Anonymous said...

Brittany Bell my #1 and Jewell Hillary #1 it's a tie. A strong #2 Julia Weiden. Bell could have won but she got married



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