Eva Pilgrim Named New Anchor of Inside Edition

Eva Pilgrim's Career Path

• 🌟 Eva Pilgrim's journey to becoming the new anchor of Inside Edition began in local news.
• 📺 She transitioned to ABC network news in 2016, covering major stories and co-anchoring "Good Morning America Weekend."
• 🎤 Most recently, she co-anchored GMA3, gaining extensive experience in national broadcasting.

Transition to Inside Edition

• 📰 Following Deborah Norville's departure, Eva Pilgrim has taken over as the anchor of Inside Edition.
• 🤩 She expressed disbelief and excitement, calling it a "weird full circle moment" as she used to watch the show in her early career.
• 👏 Her first day was met with a warm welcome from the Inside Edition staff and weekend anchor Mary Calvi.

Personal Background and Family

• 🇰🇷 Born in Seoul, South Korea, Eva is an "army brat" whose father served in the US Army.
• 🏡 She moved to South Carolina in the fifth grade and is the eldest of three children.
• 👨‍👩‍👧 Eva is married to Ed Hardigan, and they have a three-year-old daughter named Ella.
• 🐶 The family has been caring for their French bulldog, Albert, who uses a doggy wheelchair after spinal surgery.

Professional Qualities

• 💖 Eva's husband describes her as an amazing mother, passionate about her work, and kind.
• 🤝 He believes she brings out the best in others and that the Inside Edition team is lucky to have her.

Preparing for the Role

• 👗 Eva met with stylist Latoya Booth to go over wardrobe choices for her new role.
• ✨ The joy of stretchy fabric was highlighted as she prepared to try on outfits.