Jennifer Hedger
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Jennifer Frances Hedger (born September 18, 1975 in London, Ontario
) is a Canadian
television personality, the co-host of TSN
's nightly sports news program SportsCentre
. She is also a former cast member of the reality series U8TV: The Lofters
.
A native of London, Ontario
, Hedger grew up in Lambeth
and Westminster
, Ontario
and later graduated from the University of Western Ontario
. She has one brother who currently resides in London, Ontario.
Jennifer's first on-air experiences were with the London station for Rogers Television
where she regularly contributed to the show Plugged In! and was host of OHL Primetime during the 1998-99 OHL
season. In 2001, she was chosen to be a part of U8TV: The Lofters, a Canadian reality show where eight strangers lived together in a Toronto
loft
while also producing and hosting their own online television shows. After her year in the loft ended, she made appearances on TSN
's talk show Off the Record with Michael Landsberg
, before joining TSN in 2002 as co-anchor of SportsCentre
's 11pm and 2am ET broadcasts.
In addition to her TSN duties, Hedger had cameo roles in the pilot episode of the TV series Whistler
and an episode of Corner Gas
, both of which aired on TSN's sister network CTV
.
Hedger dated the former captain of the Canadian national soccer team
, Jason de Vos, and she is now married to rival Rogers Sportsnet
anchor Sean McCormick
.
In November 2007, Hedger was selected in Hello! magazine's Top 10 of the most beautiful women on television.
Hedger is on maternity leave from TSN, effective March 18, 2011. Kate Beirness
is currently filling in for Hedger until she gets back, working with Darren Dutchyshen
.
London, Ontario
London is a city in Southwestern Ontario, Canada, situated along the Quebec City – Windsor Corridor. The city has a population of 352,395, and the metropolitan area has a population of 457,720, according to the 2006 Canadian census; the metro population in 2009 was estimated at 489,274. The city...
) is a Canadian
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
television personality, the co-host of TSN
The Sports Network
The Sports Network, commonly abbreviated as TSN, is a Canadian English language Category C specialty channel and is Canada's leading English language sports TV channel. TSN premiered in 1984, in the first group of Canadian specialty cable channels...
's nightly sports news program SportsCentre
SportsCentre
SportsCentre is a sports news program airing on the Canadian network TSN. As TSN's flagship program, it airs several times daily, and beginning in the 2008 season it also began to be aired on sister network CTV as its post-game program for early NFL games....
. She is also a former cast member of the reality series U8TV: The Lofters
U8TV: The Lofters
U8TV: The Lofters was a Canadian reality television series, which aired on the Life Network and online through its website U8TV.com, in 2001 and 2002.-Format:...
.
A native of London, Ontario
London, Ontario
London is a city in Southwestern Ontario, Canada, situated along the Quebec City – Windsor Corridor. The city has a population of 352,395, and the metropolitan area has a population of 457,720, according to the 2006 Canadian census; the metro population in 2009 was estimated at 489,274. The city...
, Hedger grew up in Lambeth
Lambeth, Middlesex County, Ontario
Lambeth is a neighbourhood in the City of London, Ontario, Canada.Lambeth was formerly a population centre in Westminster Township, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada...
and Westminster
Westminster, Middlesex County, Ontario
The Town of Westminster was a municipality established in 1988 from the former Westminster Township in Ontario. It was created as an attempt to prevent annexation with nearby London. The town was made up of numerous villages including Lambeth and Glanworth...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
and later graduated from the University of Western Ontario
University of Western Ontario
The University of Western Ontario is a public research university located in London, Ontario, Canada. The university's main campus covers of land, with the Thames River cutting through the eastern portion of the main campus. Western administers its programs through 12 different faculties and...
. She has one brother who currently resides in London, Ontario.
Jennifer's first on-air experiences were with the London station for Rogers Television
Rogers Television
Rogers TV, are community channels owned by Rogers Communications Inc. Many of these channels share common programs. Rogers TV broadcasts into the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador and Ontario. Rogers TV is available only in communities served by Rogers' cable and...
where she regularly contributed to the show Plugged In! and was host of OHL Primetime during the 1998-99 OHL
Ontario Hockey League
The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada....
season. In 2001, she was chosen to be a part of U8TV: The Lofters, a Canadian reality show where eight strangers lived together in a Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
loft
Loft
A loft can be an upper story or attic in a building, directly under the roof. Alternatively, a loft apartment refers to large adaptable open space, often converted for residential use from some other use, often light industrial...
while also producing and hosting their own online television shows. After her year in the loft ended, she made appearances on TSN
The Sports Network
The Sports Network, commonly abbreviated as TSN, is a Canadian English language Category C specialty channel and is Canada's leading English language sports TV channel. TSN premiered in 1984, in the first group of Canadian specialty cable channels...
's talk show Off the Record with Michael Landsberg
Michael Landsberg
Michael Landsberg is a Canadian sports journalist. Landsberg started his national career in 1984 as an anchor on TSN's SportsDesk , broadcasting more than 5,000 episodes...
, before joining TSN in 2002 as co-anchor of SportsCentre
SportsCentre
SportsCentre is a sports news program airing on the Canadian network TSN. As TSN's flagship program, it airs several times daily, and beginning in the 2008 season it also began to be aired on sister network CTV as its post-game program for early NFL games....
's 11pm and 2am ET broadcasts.
In addition to her TSN duties, Hedger had cameo roles in the pilot episode of the TV series Whistler
Whistler (TV series)
Whistler is a Canadian television drama centring on the aftermath of the mysterious death of a local snowboard legend. The series was created by Kelly Senecal and developed by Patrick Banister, John Barbisan, Mindy Heslin, and Susan James.-Premise:...
and an episode of Corner Gas
Corner Gas
Corner Gas is a Canadian television sitcom created by Brent Butt. The series ran for six seasons from 2004 to 2009. Re-runs still air on CTV and The Comedy Network in Canada; it formerly aired on WGN America in the United States....
, both of which aired on TSN's sister network CTV
CTV television network
CTV Television Network is a Canadian English language television network and is owned by Bell Media. It is Canada's largest privately-owned network, and has consistently placed as Canada's top-rated network in total viewers and in key demographics since 2002, after several years trailing the rival...
.
Hedger dated the former captain of the Canadian national soccer team
Canada men's national soccer team
The Canada men's national soccer team represents Canada in international soccer competitions at the senior men's level. They are overseen by the Canadian Soccer Association and compete in the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football .Their most significant...
, Jason de Vos, and she is now married to rival Rogers Sportsnet
Rogers Sportsnet
Sportsnet was launched on October 9, 1998 as CTV Sportsnet. The name was chosen to match the regional "Fox Sports Net" operations across the United States...
anchor Sean McCormick
Sean McCormick
Sean McCormick is a Canadian television sportscaster, who hosts Sportsnet Connected on Rogers Sportsnet...
.
In November 2007, Hedger was selected in Hello! magazine's Top 10 of the most beautiful women on television.
Hedger is on maternity leave from TSN, effective March 18, 2011. Kate Beirness
Kate Beirness
Kate Beirness is a Canadian television sportscaster, currently working as a host for SportsCentre on TSN. Since March 2011, Beirness has filled in for Jennifer Hedger, who went on maternity leave...
is currently filling in for Hedger until she gets back, working with Darren Dutchyshen
Darren Dutchyshen
Darren Dutchyshen is a Canadian sportscaster, who cohosts the evening edition of SportsCentre on TSN. He was born in Porcupine Plain, Saskatchewan. Dutchyshen graduated from the Western Academy Broadcasting College in Saskatoon, and went on to stints at STV and Global Edmonton before his current...
.