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Kit Hoover

Sep 16 2026

by Katelyn Whelan

Kit Hoover is currently the longest tenured host of the nationally NBC syndicated programs and the Emmy-nominated nightly entertainment show “Access Hollywood” and the daily lifestyle entertainment show “Access Daily with Mario & Kit.” Kit launched the top trending COOP with Kit Podcast in 2024. The COOP brings on some of the most iconic women in entertainment, sports and business that are just hitting their stride. Securing her latest job at forty, the Atlanta-native mother of three has always been up for an adventure and challenge. Hoover made her television debut in 1995 as a cast member on the original season of MTV’s “Road Rules,” which sparked her interest in pursuing a career in television. Soon after, she became the entertainment reporter for “American Journal.” Then onto Fox News in 1999 as a correspondent for “FOX Files.” In 2003, she joined ESPN2’s “Cold Pizza” and served as a guest judge on ESPN’s reality contest, “Dream Job.” Additional hosting roles include TLC’s lifestyle makeover series, “Real Simple, Real Life,” ABC’s “Shaq Vs.,” a reality show starring Shaquille O’Neal and Lifetime’s “Celebrity Home Raiders.” Keynote speaker at the 2024 NBC Women’s Leadership Conference. Lead MC for 2024 POSSIBLE Miami Correspondent for the Rio and Paris Olympics. Her book “Rowdy” will be published in 2025. Kit is a master facilitator, moderator and speaker. Hoover received a Track and Cross Country scholarship to the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, where she earned a B.A. in Communications 92’. Hoover continues to practice her love of fitness by running, biking, hiking, and playing tennis and pickleball.

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Katelyn is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, where she earned a dual degree in Marketing & Visual Communication Design. Settling in her hometown of Savannah, GA, she has spent the past 5 years building a career working with female owned small businesses. From events to retail, she has learned the art of translating ideas into action. Specializing in digital marketing, she seeks to bring the passion of her clients to life through the power of social media & e-commerce. She is the digital arm of a design firm founded with her two sisters, The Whelan Girls.

When she is not working, you can find her at the beach. She loves spending time with her family and can whip up a killer batch of chocolate chip cookies.

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