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CNN Reporter Victor Blackwell, 36 is not Dating: Openly Gay Anchor is Focused on his Career

Updated On 03 Jul, 2017 Published On 03 Jul, 2017
CNN Reporter Victor Blackwell, 36 is not Dating: Openly Gay Anchor is Focused on his Career

An American Television 'news anchor best known for presenting New Day Saturday on CNN, Victor Blackwell is a well-known TV personality in the news world. As a news anchor, Blackwell has covered compelling news stories since his beginning time in CNN. Coming out in the world as a bisexual can be a challenging thing. However, in a case of Victor, he has really positive experiences coming out as a gay and doesn't regret it. So apart from his busy journalism life, has he found anyone special in these days? Let's find more about him.

An American Television News anchor best known for presenting New Day Saturday on CNN, Victor Blackwell is a well-known TV personality. As a news anchor, Blackwell has covered compelling news stories since the start of his career. 

Coming out in front of people as a gay can be a challenging thing. However, in the case of Victor it was important for him to get out from the closet and accept who he is and so he did.

So apart from his busy journalism life, has he found anyone special in these days? Is he dating someone?                       

Victor Blackwell's love affairs and relationship

If we look at the dating history of Victor Blackwell, there are barely few people who are linked to this 36-year old news anchor. 

Victor has spent years in CNN anchoring and making the convincing news.  We all know how busy a journalist life can be. And this might be a reason for him not involving in the relationship.

Victor Blackwell while working at the CNN Studio, Source: Twitter

If we scroll down the Victor's Instagram, we will find him sharing pics from his work with his co-workers and hosts.

 

Happy Eastuh! @rene_marshcnn on @newdaycnn this Sunday!

A post shared by Victor Blackwell (@victorblackwell) on

Apart from his work,  Blackwell spends more time with his friends. The openly gay CNN anchorman likes to give valuable time to his family and friends.

So, in conclusion, he is not dating anyone and no news of having a boyfriend has been heard. 

Victor Blackwell as an openly gay CNN anchor

Victor Blackwell joined the huge networking channel CNN in August 2012. Since then he has come a long way and became one of the well-recognized TV personalities. 

Blackwell covered some wide range news stories, including the Orlando Pulse Nightclub massacre (2016), the shooting of unarmed teen Michael Brown, Colorado wildfire and much more.

Victor Blackwell anchoring News at CNN, source: cnnfan

Before joining to CNN, Blackwell worked for WPBF 25 News in West Palm Beach where he served as an anchor.

Recently Victor Blackwell anchors the weekend editions of "New Day" and "CNN Newsroom" in CNN.

Quick Facts on Victor Blackwell

  • Born on 1981, Victor Blackwell is an American television news anchor, best known for anchoring in CNN.
  • He got a degree in B.A in Broadcast Journalism from Howard University in Washinton, DC.
  • Victor Blackwell was the first black anchor at WPBF in West Palm Beach.
  • Victori debuted in CNN in August 2012 as an anchor.
  • Victor never drinks coffee, the mug next to him is filled with the room-temperature water.
  • In 2007, Victor underwent surgery of laparoscopic gastric banding because of his overweight.
  • In 2016, Blackwell reported the Orlando Pulse Nightclub massacre.
  • In 2007, Victor was awarded by a  Unity Award from the Radio-Television Digital News Association
  • Blackwell received a Regional Emmy Award for his outstanding reporting in 2009.
  • He currently hosts the show "New Day Saturday" alongside, Christi Paul
  • He was awarded by prestigious Edward R. Murrow for reporting on the Stop Snitchin’ phenomenon and its impact on inner-city crime.

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