TORONTO – Corus Entertainment announced today former Big Brother Canada houseguests Brittnee Blair (above, right) and Jedson Tavernier (left) will join ET Canada on Global as reporters this November.
“Alongside hosts Cheryl Hickey and Sangita Patel, and reporters Carlos Bustamante, Morgan Hoffman and Keshia Chanté, Blair and Tavernier will help deliver the latest in entertainment news to Canadian audiences on the award-winning nightly broadcast, airing weeknights at 7:30 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT on Global,” a press release explains.
Blair has previously appeared as the host of W Network’s Movie Date, and was on the third season of Big Brother Canada. Described in the release as “A beacon and advocate for body positivity and self-love”, she is an international model priding herself on encouraging all women to embrace their own beauty.
“I’m so thrilled to be joining the ET Canada family,” said Blair, in the release. “I’m looking forward to all of the adventures yet to come, and to sharing so many wonderful stories with our viewers.”
Tavernier is a Toronto-based mode as well as a social media creator, fitness enthusiast and television personality, the press release says. He played varsity basketball at the University of Western Ontario, appeared on the ninth season of Big Brother Canada, “lends his talents to the Toronto Raptors social media team” and has appeared in broadcast commercials and brand campaigns.
“I am beyond excited to start working on ET Canada!” added Tavernier. “This feels like a full circle moment for me, after appearing on Big Brother Canada on Global, to be given the opportunity to work as a reporter on the same network. I’m looking forward to getting in the studio, learning from the other on-air talent, and interviewing some amazing people!”
“ET Canada is thrilled to welcome Brittnee and Jedson to the team as our newest reporters,” said executive producer, John Kampilis. “With engaging personalities and strong social presence, Brittnee and Jedson bring their own brand of storytelling and perspective to the show, and we can’t wait to introduce them to our viewers on November 1!”
