Nancy O'Dell

Nancy O'Dell (born Nancy Evelyn Humphries; 1966) is an American television host and entertainment journalist. She is best known for her role as co-anchor of the syndicated entertainment news show Entertainment Tonight from January 3, 2011, to August 2, 2019. Born in Sumter, South Carolina, O'Dell moved to Myrtle Beach as an infant. She graduated with a summa cum laude bachelor's degree in marketing from Clemson University in 1990. O'Dell's career in broadcasting began at WPDE-TV in Myrtle Beach, where she worked as a reporter and anchor. She gained recognition after winning the Miss South Carolina pageant in 1987 and representing the state at Miss America 1988. O'Dell's impressive career spans over several decades, making her a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.