Kristin Holt
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Kristin Nicole Adams née Holt, is a television personality and entertainment
news correspondent
. She is most noted as a host of G4's Cheat!, a television show dedicated to video game cheats and strategies. The show now airs as a segment on G4's X-Play
. She also substitutes hosting roles for the network's other shows as needed. She is currently hosting poker night on GSN and Nissan GT Academy on Speed. On January 1, 2010, Adams became the new co-host of the Character Fantasy film showcase on the USA Network
.
semi-finalist
during its first season. She auditioned in Dallas and her audition was memorable because, in her rush to embrace Paula after being told that she had made the Hollywood rounds, she fell and slipped under the judges table. In the second season
of American Idol
, she was hired by FOX to replace Brian Dunkleman
as co-host; however, on premiere night, the producers edited most of her footage out of the show, and she was later credited as correspondent for the show instead.
She has also worked as a morning radio co-host in Dallas on KRBV (now KJKK), the host of Hasbro
's DVD game Shout About Television, a party game similar to Shout About Movies
, and as a host on the Starz network. She also worked with V-Cast on Verizon Wireless phones. In addition, she appeared in a minor role as a reporter on a 2008 episode of the television series Dirty Sexy Money
, and is reportedly scheduled to appear in a minor role in the upcoming film Rock Slyde. She was formerly the vocalist of the band Stranger Days, having sang for the group from 2004-2007.
She appeared as a covergirl for an issue of Stuff
magazine.
In 2009 she appeared as a correspondent on the fictional news network, "Santa News Network" broadcasts on AT&T's "Santa Tracker" cable channel.
She also hosts "AT&T U-verse Buzz" for AT&T U-verse TV customers.
graduate. While at TCU she became a Dallas Cowboys
cheerleader and made the elite 12-person team.
On October 24, 2008, Holt married Daniel Adams. and November 29, 2010, Adams gave birth to their first child (Harper Adams)
Entertainment
Entertainment consists of any activity which provides a diversion or permits people to amuse themselves in their leisure time. Entertainment is generally passive, such as watching opera or a movie. Active forms of amusement, such as sports, are more often considered to be recreation...
news correspondent
Correspondent
A correspondent or on-the-scene reporter is a journalist or commentator, or more general speaking, an agent who contributes reports to a newspaper, or radio or television news, or another type of company, from a remote, often distant, location. A foreign correspondent is stationed in a foreign...
. She is most noted as a host of G4's Cheat!, a television show dedicated to video game cheats and strategies. The show now airs as a segment on G4's X-Play
X-Play
X-Play is a TV program about video games, known for its reviews and comedy skits...
. She also substitutes hosting roles for the network's other shows as needed. She is currently hosting poker night on GSN and Nissan GT Academy on Speed. On January 1, 2010, Adams became the new co-host of the Character Fantasy film showcase on the USA Network
USA Network
USA Network is an American cable television channel launched in 1971. Once a minor player in basic cable, the network has steadily gained popularity because of breakout hits like Monk, Psych, Burn Notice, Royal Pains, Covert Affairs, White Collar, Monday Night RAW, Suits, and reruns of the various...
.
Career
She was an American IdolAmerican Idol
American Idol, titled American Idol: The Search for a Superstar for the first season, is a reality television singing competition created by Simon Fuller and produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment...
semi-finalist
Contestant
A contestant is someone who takes part in a competition, usually a professional competition or a game show on television. The participants competing against each other have to go through rounds...
during its first season. She auditioned in Dallas and her audition was memorable because, in her rush to embrace Paula after being told that she had made the Hollywood rounds, she fell and slipped under the judges table. In the second season
American Idol (Season 2)
The second season of American Idol premiered on January 21, 2003 and continued until May 21, 2003. The title of show was shortened from American Idol: The Search for a Superstar of Season 1 to just American Idol. Brian Dunkleman quit after the first season, and Seacrest therefore became the lone...
of American Idol
American Idol
American Idol, titled American Idol: The Search for a Superstar for the first season, is a reality television singing competition created by Simon Fuller and produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment...
, she was hired by FOX to replace Brian Dunkleman
Brian Dunkleman
Brian Dunkleman is a comedian and actor. He is best known as being co-host with Ryan Seacrest on the first season of American Idol on the Fox Network.-Career:...
as co-host; however, on premiere night, the producers edited most of her footage out of the show, and she was later credited as correspondent for the show instead.
She has also worked as a morning radio co-host in Dallas on KRBV (now KJKK), the host of Hasbro
Hasbro
Hasbro is a multinational toy and boardgame company from the United States of America. It is one of the largest toy makers in the world. The corporate headquarters is located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States...
's DVD game Shout About Television, a party game similar to Shout About Movies
Shout About Movies
Shout About Movies, a game by ODVD, is a movie trivia DVD game played entirely on a television. Designed to be played with four or more players, a DVD player and a television is all that is needed. Players split up into two teams, shout out answers, and use the remote to keep score. Whichever...
, and as a host on the Starz network. She also worked with V-Cast on Verizon Wireless phones. In addition, she appeared in a minor role as a reporter on a 2008 episode of the television series Dirty Sexy Money
Dirty Sexy Money
Dirty Sexy Money is an American prime time drama series created by Craig Wright, which ran on the ABC from September 26, 2007 to August 8, 2009. The series was produced by ABC Studios, Bad Hat Harry Productions, Berlanti Television and Gross Entertainment...
, and is reportedly scheduled to appear in a minor role in the upcoming film Rock Slyde. She was formerly the vocalist of the band Stranger Days, having sang for the group from 2004-2007.
She appeared as a covergirl for an issue of Stuff
Stuff (magazine)
Stuff is a men's magazine featuring reviews of consumer electronics, and other articles of interest to a predominantly male audience.- UK edition :...
magazine.
In 2009 she appeared as a correspondent on the fictional news network, "Santa News Network" broadcasts on AT&T's "Santa Tracker" cable channel.
She also hosts "AT&T U-verse Buzz" for AT&T U-verse TV customers.
Personal life
She is a Texas Christian UniversityTexas Christian University
Texas Christian University is a private, coeducational university located in Fort Worth, Texas, United States and founded in 1873. TCU is affiliated with, but not governed by, the Disciples of Christ...
graduate. While at TCU she became a Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football franchise which plays in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League . They are headquartered in Valley Ranch in Irving, Texas, a suburb of Dallas...
cheerleader and made the elite 12-person team.
On October 24, 2008, Holt married Daniel Adams. and November 29, 2010, Adams gave birth to their first child (Harper Adams)