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'''Michele Mahone''' is an American television entertainment reporter and comedian.<ref name="15 Minutes with Michele Mahone">{{cite web|last1=Gordon|first1=Tracy Lee|title=15 Minutes with Michele Mahone|url=http://successbusinessmag.com.au/michele-mahone/|website=http://successbusinessmag.com.au/|publisher=Success Business Magazine|accessdate=February 28, 2015|date=July 1, 2014}}</ref>
'''Michele Mahone''' is an American television entertainment reporter and comedian.<ref name="15 Minutes with Michele Mahone">{{cite web|last1=Gordon|first1=Tracy Lee|title=15 Minutes with Michele Mahone|url=http://successbusinessmag.com.au/michele-mahone/|website=successbusinessmag.com.au/|publisher=Success Business Magazine|accessdate=February 28, 2015|date=July 1, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150304222832/http://successbusinessmag.com.au/michele-mahone/|archive-date=March 4, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
Michele was born in Ashland, Kentucky<ref name="Nine's Michele Mahone"/> and currently resides in Los Angeles.<ref name="Michele Mahone">{{cite news|title=Michele Mahone|url=http://www.foxnews.com/archive/michele-mahone/index.html|accessdate=February 28, 2015|work=Fox News.com|agency=Fox News|publisher=Fox}}</ref> Michele was married at the age of seventeen. At nineteen, she gave birth to a son and was divorced by age twenty.<ref name="Nine's Michele Mahone" />
Mahone was born in [[Ashland, Kentucky]]<ref name="Nine's Michele Mahone">{{cite journal|last1=Hayhoe|first1=Brett|title=Nine's Michele Mahone|journal=Q Magazine|date=September 2012|issue=94|url=http://www.qmagazine.com.au/images/issue/complete%20issues/qissue%2094.pdf|accessdate=February 28, 2015}}</ref> and currently resides in [[Los Angeles]].<ref name="Michele Mahone">{{cite news|title=Michele Mahone|url=http://www.foxnews.com/archive/michele-mahone/index.html|accessdate=February 28, 2015|work=Fox News.com|agency=Fox News|publisher=Fox}}</ref> She was married at the age of seventeen. At nineteen, she gave birth to a son and was divorced by age twenty.<ref name="Nine's Michele Mahone" />


==Career==
==Career==
Michele started her career in Hollywood in 1999 as an entertainment industry make-up artist. A few years later on a set, a popular television shopping host encouraged her to giving hosting a try. She made an audition tape for the Ultimate Shopping Network and was hired immediately.<ref name="Nine's Michele Mahone"/><ref name="15 Minutes with Michele Mahone"/>
Mahone started her career in [[Hollywood, Los Angeles|Hollywood]] in 1999 as an entertainment industry make-up artist. A few years later on a set, a popular television shopping host encouraged her to giving hosting a try. She made an audition tape for the Ultimate Shopping Network and was immediately hired.<ref name="Nine's Michele Mahone"/><ref name="15 Minutes with Michele Mahone"/>


Michele had several hosting jobs on various shopping networks, including America's Value Channel and Direct Shopping Network.<ref>{{cite web|title=Direct Shopping Network|url=http://www.yatedo.com/s/companyname%3A(Direct+Shopping+Network)|website=http://www.yatedo.com|publisher=Yatedo|accessdate=February 28, 2015}}</ref> She caught her break when she was hired as an entertainment reporter for "The Weekend Today Show" on Australia's Nine Network with Leila McKinnon and Cameron Williams. She became known for her Kentucky accent, her catchphrase "How Do!" and her no-nonsense humorous reporting of Hollywood gossip.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Knox|first1=David|title=Weekend Today show fans fuming over change in entertainment correspondents|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2013/09/weekend-today-show-fans-fuming-over-change-in-entertainment-correspondents.html|website=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/|publisher=TV Tonight|accessdate=February 28, 2015|date=September 10, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Gutfield|first1=Greg|title=Kentucky's Finest: Michele Mahone Coming to 'Red Eye' With Greg Gutfield|url=http://www.monstersandcritics.com/kentuckys-finest-michele-mahone-on-red-eye-with-greg-gutfeld-august-19-videos/|website=http://www.monstersandcritics.com/|publisher=Monsters and Critics|accessdate=February 28, 2015|date=August 1, 2014}}</ref>
She had several hosting jobs on various shopping networks, including America's Value Channel and Direct Shopping Network.<ref>{{cite web|title=Direct Shopping Network|url=http://www.yatedo.com/s/companyname%3A(Direct+Shopping+Network)|website=yatedo.com|publisher=Yatedo|accessdate=February 28, 2015}}</ref> She got a break when she was hired as an entertainment reporter for ''[[Weekend Today (Australian TV program)|Weekend Today]]'' on Australia's [[Nine Network]]. She became known for her [[Kentucky]] accent, her catchphrase "How Do!", and her no-nonsense humorous reporting of Hollywood gossip.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Knox|first1=David|title=Weekend Today show fans fuming over change in entertainment correspondents|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2013/09/weekend-today-show-fans-fuming-over-change-in-entertainment-correspondents.html|website=tvtonight.com.au/|publisher=TV Tonight|accessdate=February 28, 2015|date=September 10, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Gutfield|first1=Greg|title=Kentucky's Finest: Michele Mahone Coming to 'Red Eye' With Greg Gutfield|url=http://www.monstersandcritics.com/kentuckys-finest-michele-mahone-on-red-eye-with-greg-gutfeld-august-19-videos/|website=monstersandcritics.com/|publisher=Monsters and Critics|accessdate=February 28, 2015|date=August 1, 2014}}</ref> Mahone was also an entertainment and lifestyle reporter on [[Nine Network]]'s show, ''[[Mornings With Kerri-Anne|Mornings with Kerri-Anne]]''.


Michele was also an entertainment and lifestyle reporter on NINE Network's show, "Mornings with [[Kerri-Anne]]." In 2014, Michele was hired as an entertainment reporter for Network TEN's new morning show Wake Up with Natarsha Belling and James Matheson where she conducted red carpet interviews with [[Jennifer Lopez]], [[Keith Urban]], [[Harry Connick Jr.]] and [[Randy Jackson]].<ref name="Michele Mahone"/><ref>{{cite web|title=Funny American Idol Red Carpet|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeiQQhMa90E|website=YouTube|publisher=Michele Mahone|accessdate=February 28, 2015}}</ref>
In 2014, Mahone was hired as an entertainment reporter for Network Ten's morning show ''[[Wake Up (TV program)|Wake Up]]'' where she conducted red carpet interviews with [[Jennifer Lopez]], [[Keith Urban]], [[Harry Connick Jr.]] and [[Randy Jackson]].<ref name="Michele Mahone"/><ref>{{cite web|title=Funny American Idol Red Carpet|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeiQQhMa90E|website=YouTube|publisher=Michele Mahone|accessdate=February 28, 2015}}</ref>


In May 2015, Michele joined the Gem Shopping Network (GSN) as an on-air host, but was removed from the host list in March 2016, however she came back to the company in July 2016 and moved on in September 2016.
In May 2015, Mahone joined the Gem Shopping Network (GSN) as an on-air host, but was removed from the host list in March 2016. However she came back to the company in July 2016 and left in September 2016.


She now is hosting overnights at Shop LC since November 2019
She hosted overnights at Shop LC from November 2019 to February 2024.
<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-mahone-6063a09|title=Michele Mahone {{!}} LinkedIn|website=www.linkedin.com|access-date=2016-04-23}}</ref>
<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-mahone-6063a09|title=Michele Mahone {{!}} LinkedIn|website=www.linkedin.com|access-date=2016-04-23}}</ref>


==Stand-up comedy==
==Stand-up comedy==
Michele has appeared on the YouTube channel's show, "Comedy Time,"<ref>{{cite web|title=Stand Up Comedy by Michele Mahone – Redneck Prohibition|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iq2JmxiawY8&list=PLqh8GWtBKbgKwKmK16mqkc09cItEtl7Rl&index=1|website=https://www.youtube.com|publisher=ChickComedy|accessdate=March 2, 2015|date=October 24, 2014}}</ref> and continues to perform live at several California clubs, including The Comedy Store,<ref>{{cite web|title=Michele Mahone at the Comedy Store|url=http://www.eventbrite.com/e/michele-mahone-at-the-comedy-store-one-night-only-tickets-8886101569|website=http://www.eventbrite.com|publisher=Event Brite|accessdate=March 2, 2015|date=October 22, 2013}}</ref> The Ice House, The Laugh Factory, The HAHA Cafe, Flappers. Michele's favorite topics in her stand-up routines are her own family, southern culture, the occasional moonshine mishap and often draws from her experience as a Kentucky native who has toured the world. She begins her sets by greeting the crowd with her catchphrase, "How Do!"
Mahone has appeared on the YouTube channel's show, "Comedy Time,";<ref>{{cite web|title=Stand Up Comedy by Michele Mahone – Redneck Prohibition|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iq2JmxiawY8&list=PLqh8GWtBKbgKwKmK16mqkc09cItEtl7Rl&index=1|website=youtube.com|publisher=ChickComedy|accessdate=March 2, 2015|date=October 24, 2014}}</ref> she continues to perform live at several [[California]] clubs including [[The Comedy Store]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Michele Mahone at the Comedy Store|url=http://www.eventbrite.com/e/michele-mahone-at-the-comedy-store-one-night-only-tickets-8886101569|website=eventbrite.com|publisher=Event Brite|accessdate=March 2, 2015|date=October 22, 2013}}</ref> [[The Ice House (comedy club)|The Ice House]], [[Laugh Factory]], The HAHA Cafe, and Flappers. Her favorite topics in her stand-up routines are her own family, southern culture, the occasional moonshine mishap and she often draws from her experience as a Kentucky native who has toured the world. She begins her sets by greeting the crowd with her catchphrase, "How Do!"


==Radio==
==Radio==
In 2009, Michele started working in Australian radio with Brisbane's 4BC breakfast show, "Jamie and Ian".<ref>{{cite web|title=Michele Mahone – Entertainment!|url=http://www.4bc.com.au/radio/michelle-mahone--entertainment-20101022-16xju.html|website=http://www.4bc.com.au|publisher=4BC 1116 News Talk|accessdate=March 2, 2015|date=October 22, 2010}}</ref> She has made guest appearances on numerous radio shows throughout Australia, Canada and the United States, including KOFM's "David and Tanya Show" in Newcastle.<ref>{{cite web|title=Michele Mahone|url=http://www.kofm.com.au/shows/david-and-tanya/team/michelle-mahone/|website=http://www.kofm.com.au|publisher=KOFM|accessdate=March 2, 2015|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://archive.is/20150309100930/http://www.kofm.com.au/shows/david-and-tanya/team/michelle-mahone/|archivedate=March 9, 2015|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
In 2009, Mahone began to work in [[Australians|Australian]] radio with [[Brisbane]]'s [[4BC]] breakfast show, ''Jamie and Ian''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Michele Mahone – Entertainment!|url=http://www.4bc.com.au/radio/michelle-mahone--entertainment-20101022-16xju.html|website=4bc.com.au|publisher=4BC 1116 News Talk|accessdate=March 2, 2015|date=October 22, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402141009/http://www.4bc.com.au/radio/michelle-mahone--entertainment-20101022-16xju.html|archive-date=April 2, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> She has made guest appearances on numerous radio shows throughout Australia, Canada and the United States.<ref>{{cite web|title=Michele Mahone|url=http://www.kofm.com.au/shows/david-and-tanya/team/michelle-mahone/|website=kofm.com.au|publisher=KOFM|accessdate=March 2, 2015|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20150309100930/http://www.kofm.com.au/shows/david-and-tanya/team/michelle-mahone/|archivedate=March 9, 2015|df=mdy-all}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Michele was married January 1, 2011 to her second husband and currently lives in LA.<ref name="Nine's Michele Mahone" />
Mahone was married January 1, 2011 to her second husband and currently lives in Los Angeles.<ref name="Nine's Michele Mahone" />


==References==
==References==
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Michele Mahone
Mahone performing stand up comedy
Birth nameMichele Rae Mahone
BornAshland, Kentucky[1]
MediumTelevision, stand up comedy
Years active2005–present
GenresObservational comedy, stand up comedy, southern humor, self-deprecating comedy, improvisational comedy, entertainment reporting
Subject(s)Popular culture
Websitemichelemahone.com

Michele Mahone is an American television entertainment reporter and comedian.[2]

Early life

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Mahone was born in Ashland, Kentucky[1] and currently resides in Los Angeles.[3] She was married at the age of seventeen. At nineteen, she gave birth to a son and was divorced by age twenty.[1]

Career

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Mahone started her career in Hollywood in 1999 as an entertainment industry make-up artist. A few years later on a set, a popular television shopping host encouraged her to giving hosting a try. She made an audition tape for the Ultimate Shopping Network and was immediately hired.[1][2]

She had several hosting jobs on various shopping networks, including America's Value Channel and Direct Shopping Network.[4] She got a break when she was hired as an entertainment reporter for Weekend Today on Australia's Nine Network. She became known for her Kentucky accent, her catchphrase "How Do!", and her no-nonsense humorous reporting of Hollywood gossip.[5][6] Mahone was also an entertainment and lifestyle reporter on Nine Network's show, Mornings with Kerri-Anne.

In 2014, Mahone was hired as an entertainment reporter for Network Ten's morning show Wake Up where she conducted red carpet interviews with Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban, Harry Connick Jr. and Randy Jackson.[3][7]

In May 2015, Mahone joined the Gem Shopping Network (GSN) as an on-air host, but was removed from the host list in March 2016. However she came back to the company in July 2016 and left in September 2016.

She hosted overnights at Shop LC from November 2019 to February 2024. [8]

Stand-up comedy

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Mahone has appeared on the YouTube channel's show, "Comedy Time,";[9] she continues to perform live at several California clubs including The Comedy Store,[10] The Ice House, Laugh Factory, The HAHA Cafe, and Flappers. Her favorite topics in her stand-up routines are her own family, southern culture, the occasional moonshine mishap and she often draws from her experience as a Kentucky native who has toured the world. She begins her sets by greeting the crowd with her catchphrase, "How Do!"

Radio

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In 2009, Mahone began to work in Australian radio with Brisbane's 4BC breakfast show, Jamie and Ian.[11] She has made guest appearances on numerous radio shows throughout Australia, Canada and the United States.[12]

Personal life

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Mahone was married January 1, 2011 to her second husband and currently lives in Los Angeles.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Hayhoe, Brett (September 2012). "Nine's Michele Mahone" (PDF). Q Magazine (94). Retrieved February 28, 2015.
  2. ^ a b Gordon, Tracy Lee (July 1, 2014). "15 Minutes with Michele Mahone". successbusinessmag.com.au/. Success Business Magazine. Archived from the original on March 4, 2015. Retrieved February 28, 2015.
  3. ^ a b "Michele Mahone". Fox News.com. Fox. Fox News. Retrieved February 28, 2015.
  4. ^ "Direct Shopping Network". yatedo.com. Yatedo. Retrieved February 28, 2015.
  5. ^ Knox, David (September 10, 2013). "Weekend Today show fans fuming over change in entertainment correspondents". tvtonight.com.au/. TV Tonight. Retrieved February 28, 2015.
  6. ^ Gutfield, Greg (August 1, 2014). "Kentucky's Finest: Michele Mahone Coming to 'Red Eye' With Greg Gutfield". monstersandcritics.com/. Monsters and Critics. Retrieved February 28, 2015.
  7. ^ "Funny American Idol Red Carpet". YouTube. Michele Mahone. Retrieved February 28, 2015.
  8. ^ "Michele Mahone | LinkedIn". www.linkedin.com. Retrieved April 23, 2016.
  9. ^ "Stand Up Comedy by Michele Mahone – Redneck Prohibition". youtube.com. ChickComedy. October 24, 2014. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  10. ^ "Michele Mahone at the Comedy Store". eventbrite.com. Event Brite. October 22, 2013. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  11. ^ "Michele Mahone – Entertainment!". 4bc.com.au. 4BC 1116 News Talk. October 22, 2010. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  12. ^ "Michele Mahone". kofm.com.au. KOFM. Archived from the original on March 9, 2015. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
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