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Derby Wrap
So I realize I posted a ton of videos in the Kentucky Derby post the other day… so I decided to combine them into one — enjoy!
DERBY!
Oh, what a day! Kentucky Derby 2012 was a lot of work, but an absolute blast. If you couldn’t make it to the Derby, don’t worry! I’ve got your recap right here.
I had the difficult job of covering the red carpet and interviewing celebrities. Poor, me. 
Even though I bet on several horses (cough, 10 to be exact) and didn’t win a dime, I also didn’t lose much. “I’ll Have Another” took home the crown!
LEX 18′s award-winning coverage kicked off Friday night with me at the Barnstable Brown party. The star-studded event that features celebrities from Hollywood and beyond in the Bluegrass, all their to party with a purpose: to raise money for Diabetes research. And of course, to pre-game for the big race!
Apparently I even made it on NBC sports coverage – a friend in Oklahoma snapped the above pic of me interviewing Aaron Rodgers! And yes, he’s just as dreamy in person!
A few notables I interviewed: Joey Fatone – who I adore! Check out this clip from our interview…and how I show him an old-school throw back from when I met him in 1999! ha!
I loved meeting E!’s Catt Sadler! What a beautiful person! And, she was SO sweet!
Although Ashton Kutcher gave me the cold shoulder, I got to meet others that made up for it!
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And, turns out lots of you at home watched the Derby on NBC! Here are the numbers:
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14.8 MILLION WATCH KENTUCKY DERBY ON NBC |
Viewership up from Last Year; 3rd Most-Watched Kentucky Derby in 23 Years9.0 National Rating up 6% from Last YearFourth Straight Year NBC’s Coverage Surpasses 14.5 Million |
| NEW YORK – May 8, 2012 – NBC Sports’ coverage of Saturday’s Kentucky Derby drew 14.8 million viewers, the third most-watched Kentucky Derby in 23 years, and up two percent from last year’s Derby according to official national data provided today by The Nielsen Company. The household rating of 9.0/20 is up six percent from last year’s race. Since implementing NBC Sports’ ‘Big Event Strategy,’ the last four Kentucky Derby races have all recorded at least 14.5 million viewers.NBC Sports’ coverage of the Kentucky Derby over the last 12 years averages more than 2 million more viewers than the previous 12 Kentucky Derby broadcasts on ABC (14.1 million vs.12.0 million, up 17 percent).
Saturday’s race (6:06-6:54 p.m. ET), won by I’ll Have Another, is up two percent from last year’s 14.5 million, making it the third most-watched Kentucky Derby since 1989 when Sunday Silence won the Derby (18.5 million). The household rating of 9.0/20 is up six percent from last year’s race (8.5/19). KENTUCKY DERBY CONTINUES TO BE A HIT WITH FEMALE VIEWERS: The Kentucky Derby once again proved to be very popular with female viewers. In fact, 51 percent of Derby viewers 18+ were women, making it the only annual sporting event that draws more female than male viewers. KENTUCKY DERBY VIEWERSHIP 2012 14.8 million NBC I’ll Have Another |
Kentucky Derby Ready!
In preps for my trip to Louisville tomorrow for the 138th Kentucky Derby – I’m looking back at last year’s coverage.
Here are a few pieces from all the fashion of 2011 at Churchill Downs!
Kentucky Derby 138!
Don’t forget to tune into LEX 18′s Award-winning exclusive Kentucky Derby coverage!
I’ll be covering the red carpet at Barnstable Brown Party – and the red carpet and celebrity beat at the Derby!
Here’s a little preview -
Countdown to Derby!
With Keeneland here – spring is in the air…and the Kentucky Derby is less than a month away! LEX18 goes all out for our award-winning Derby coverage. And the plan is here!
I’m on celebrity beat – asking the important question – “what are you wearing?!”
In preparation for Derby – the wonderful ladies at Bella Rose are helping me pick out dresses for the big day! I’ll be covering the Barnstable Browns party the night before, the exclusive party attended by celebrities! For that party – I’m choosing between these two dresses…
And for Derby – these are my options.
But the most important part of the Derby – is of course, the hat. The shops at Keeneland are topping off my outfit with a fabulous piece from Christine Moore Millinery! This is a sample of the one I’ll be wearing…
I cannot wait to cover my second Derby..#138! It’s going to be a blast! If you have never been, add it to your Bucket List. It’s a must-see! And if you are going, be sure to stop by Bella Rose Style on Rose Street to get the perfect dress for the big day!
New Derby Logo!
Kentucky Derby 137 of 2010 was my first experience at the Derby… And I absolutely LOVED it! So when I got an email with the new Derby logo, I had to share it!
LEX 18 is already planning our Derby coverage for 138…getting excited!
Here’s some Derby footage from last year!
Art You Can Wear!
My friend and coworker, Nicole Pence, snagged these hand-painted shoes from a designer/artist in Florida. The designer, Rasta, even came to the Derby to talk to LEX 18 about his artwork! And Rasta says he’s going to create a pair for me for next year! Check it out…
Kentucky Derby Wrap Up!
Wow! What an absolutely fantastic time! My first Kentucky Derby experience was so much fun! If you’ve never been, add it to your bucket list!
Saturday was such a long day, but I didn’t mind, I was having so much fun! The day kicked off at about 6:00 a.m. and lasted until 1:00 a.m., but it was worth it!
My beat was “fashion!” So check out some of my coverage below!
Special thanks to Bella Rose of Lexington for the gorgeous Nicole Miller dress and to Keeneland Gift Shop for the fabulous Christine Moore hat!
And although I didn’t win any money, I only lost a little Congrats to Animal Kingdom!
