Mike Jerrick is an American television anchor with a net worth of $2 million. Mike Jerrick is most widely recognized for his tenure on Fox 29’s “Good Day Philadelphia.” Throughout a career exceeding four decades, Jerrick has been employed at both the local and

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national levels, from Fox News Channel, CNBC, and HBO, before returning to his Philadelphia home as one of the city’s most familiar and longest-tenured media personalities. He is also known for his fast tongue, chatting manner, and the occasional controversies surrounding him. Jerrick has established himself as an exciting and usually hard-to-predict broadcaster who immediately engages viewers.

Early Life

Michael Eugene Joseph Jerrick was born on the 3rd of July 1950 in Wichita, Kansas. He went to Chaplain Kapaun Memorial High School before joining the University of Kansas, where he studied journalism and graduated with it. His midwestern upbringing and coursework equipped him to make a career in broadcasting, starting at local stations and later in national television.

Early Career

Jerrick began his broadcasting career in Topeka, Kansas, before working as a host and producer at WNYW-TV in New York and later shifting to HBO’s “World Entertainment Report.” He also worked on CNBC and America’s Talking, the cable channel that subsequently became MSNBC. These initial positions reflected his versatility in news, business, and entertainment formats.

Fox News Channel and “Good Day Philadelphia”

Jerrick came to Fox News Channel in 2002 as a co-host of the live daytime news show “DaySide” and subsequently co-anchored the weekend version of “Fox & Friends.” His friendly, conversational style made him a common face on national television.

In 1999, prior to his stint at Fox News, Jerrick co-hosted “Good Day Philadelphia” on Fox’s local station, WTXF. He came back to the show in 2009 after serving at the network for a number of years and has been a staple ever since. He co-hosted “The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet” from 2007 to 2009 alongside Juliet Huddy. He is a favorite among Philadelphia viewers due to his rapport with co-hosts and his spontaneous, at times comedic style of presenting. Jerrick’s capacity for blending tough news with humor has made “Good Day Philadelphia” stand out, providing the show with its personality.

Controversies and Suspension

Although a favorite among viewers, Jerrick has at times provoked controversy. In January 2017, he was suspended for a week after his spontaneous comment on then-White House adviser Kellyanne Conway was found to be inappropriately broadcast. Jerrick subsequently apologized, and the experience served to emphasize both his spontaneity and the dangers of his off-the-cuff style. In spite of the misstep, however, he was back on “Good Day Philadelphia” and remained a core presence on the program.

Personal Life

Mike Jerrick has two children, Jessica and Jill, from his initial marriage. He became engaged to his long-time girlfriend, Shelda McDonald, in 2014, though the two eventually called off the engagement. He has been candid about personal issues, such as the loss of his first wife, Joy, and his struggle with depression, discussing openly these experiences as part of his personal vow to honesty on and off the air.

Jerrick is also involved in the Philadelphia community, volunteering for charitable affairs and taking part in civic activities. His longevity on local TV has established him as a trusted source of news and as a household face to several generations of watchers.