NFL World Reacts To The Erin Andrews Decision News - The Spun

Fans and colleagues quickly flooded social media with excitement, applauding Erin Andrews for taking on a new role outside of the football field. Known for her polished reporting style and approachable personality, Andrews seems like a natural fit for the TODAY show’s vibrant morning energy. Her guest hosting spot on Jenna and Friends is expected to bring a fresh sports-savvy twist to the broadcast. With her first show set for May 12, viewers are eager to see Andrews show off a different side of her broadcasting skills — one that could open even more doors for her in the future.

Congratulations are pouring in for veteran NFL sideline reporter Erin Andrews this weekend.

Andrews, who has covered the NFL on FOX for more than a decade, is a very busy woman during football season. However, during the offseason, Andrews has some time on her hands, at least when it comes to doing TV. She’ll be filling some of that time soon enough, though.

The veteran NFL sideline reporter has announced that she will be guest hosting “Jenna and Friends” on the TODAY show next week. Her first show will be May 12.

“We can’t wait to spend the week with you,” the show announced on Instagram.

Congratulations are pouring in for the veteran NFL sideline reporter this week.

“She seems cool. Amazing strong woman ❤️,” one fan wrote.

“Yessss!!! What a great choice!” one fan added.

“What a pick!!! Have Charissa come one day too😉,” one fan added.

“YES YES YES!!!!!!!” one fan added.

“I’m so excited about this!!!!!!!” another fan added.

Erin Andrews at Super Bowl.

MIAMI BEACH, FL – JANUARY 28: Fox field reporter Erin Andrews answers questions during the Super Bowl LIV FOX Sports Media Day on January 28, 2020 at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, FL. (Photo by Rich Graessle/PPI/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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Erin Andrews is really excited for the opportunity, too. She won’t be quitting her day job, of course, but perhaps a full-time gig in morning television is something that could be eyed in the future for the prominent NFL sideline reporter.

“Guuuuuuuuys!!!! It’s gonna be a time!!!!!” she wrote on Instagram in reaction to the announcement.

The show is the fourth hour of NBC’s “TODAY” show. Jenna has been shuffling through guest hosts in recent weeks. Fans are clearly very excited to see Andrews being brought onto the show for the week of May 12.