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Canadian television presenter From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rachel Bonnetta (born 8 October 1991[2]) is a Canadian stand-up comedian. She was formerly a reporter and a former television host for NFL Network in the United States. She joined Fox Sports in 2016, hosting the @TheBuzzer digital series firstly,[3] then Fox Bet Live (formerly Lock It In)[4] on Fox Sports 1 and Visa Sunday Live Show, a highlights package of weekly NFL game action, on Facebook.[3]
Rachel Bonnetta | |
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Bonnetta in 2020 | |
| Born | 8 October 1991 |
| Occupation | stand-up comedian |
| Known for | reporting, hosting on NFL Network |
Before moving to the U.S. in 2015,[3] Bonnetta was brand ambassador for MLS club Toronto FC,[5] as well as being the host of children's show The Zone on Canada's YTV from 2012 to 2015.[3] This led to her hosting, at age 23,[5] Major League Soccer daily shows MLS Now and Off Topic with Rachel Bonnetta[6] from New York City[3] in late 2015 and early 2016,[7] before her move to the West Coast six months later.[5]
In August 2021, Bonnetta was announced as the executive producer of a TBS comedy series "loosely based on her real life in the sports broadcasting world".[8] Shortly thereafter, she joined NFL Network as a host on legalized sports betting-focused content, as well as the NFL's digital platforms such as NFL.com and the NFL app. Additionally, she will host, contribute and develop content on a variety of platforms across the NFL Media group, including a role on NFL Network's NFL GameDay Morning, host of NFL GameDay View, fill-in host on Good Morning Football, and a presence at signature events such as Super Bowl, NFL Honors and NFL Red Carpet.[9]
Bonnetta left NFL Network in March 2023, reportedly as part of a cost-cutting measure,[10] and switched careers to become a stand-up comedian.[11]
Bonnetta is an alumna of Seneca College.[5]
She is the sister of musician Jonas Bonnetta of Evening Hymns,[12] and has two other brothers.[5] She is also a niece of Bruce Boudreau.[1]
In 2023, Bonnetta became engaged to Zach Schwartz.[13]
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