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 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| 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]
Personal life edit
Bonnetta is an alumna of Seneca College.[5]
She is the sister of musician Jonas Bonnetta,[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]
References edit
- ^ a b Callaghan, Joe. "The many faces of Rachel Bonnetta, the Canadian helping the NFL take itself a bit less seriously," Toronto Star, Saturday, February 11, 2023. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
- ^ NFL Network [@nflnetwork] (May 23, 2022). "It's okay, @rachelbonnetta" (Tweet). Retrieved May 23, 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ a b c d e Rachel Bonnetta – Fox Sports Press Pass
- ^ "LOCK IT IN Returns With New Name and Time, FOX BET LIVE Debuts Monday on FS1" - FoxSports.com
- ^ a b c d e "Canada's Rachel Bonnetta Is the Best Thing About FOX Sports 1" - Sharp Magazine, February 28, 2019
- ^ Off Topic with Rachel Bonnetta – MLSSoccer.com
- ^ "Fox Sports 1's 'Lock It In' Host Rachel Bonnetta Signs With ICM Partners" – Deadline Hollywood
- ^ "Rachel Bonnetta To Headline & EP Semi-Autobiographical Comedy In Works At TBS" – Deadline Hollywood, August 25, 2021
- ^ "Host Rachel Bonnetta Joins NFL Media" – NFL Communications
- ^ "NFL Network Parting Ways With Rachel Bonnetta, per Report" - Sports Illustrated, March 28, 2023
- ^ "Covered in Glory - Rachel Bonnetta on performing stand-up, what is the best thing to come out of Canada & which character from a recent TV finale would you want a spin-off of? | Laugh Lines". ESPN. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
- ^ Drifting Snow, a Film by Ryan North – SquareSpace.com
- ^ "Former NFL Network star Rachel Bonnetta engaged to Zach Schwartz". 2023-07-28. Retrieved 2024-04-23.