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In a touching TODAY with Jenna & Friends entry, the father of the charmingly sweet sports reporter Erin, Steven Andrews, waxes lyric about watching the beautiful spirit of a woman formed before him—as she stands as the successful woman and devoted mother today. The touching interview only hit a chord deeper with several TV viewers who rushed to social media to share impressions about the affectionate father-daughter bond. A blogger supplied a picture that aptly captured the poignant moment: Erin, glowing in pinstriped blazer—the proud father smiling away in a cozy studio setting.
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Steven talked about the traumas they shared together—the horrifying ordeal of stalking and her cancer. Steven described the kind of support every strong woman got—an even stronger parent. “This was an elegant piece about an incredibly strong woman,” wrote one viewer, echoing many others. “Cried the whole time. Loved this so much,” an amalgamation rose from the comments, echoing every bit of that emotional experience that washed over quite a few of them during the segment.
The comment section became an arena for praising Erin, not just for her accomplished career but for her poise through trials. “She is a great role model for females of any age,” someone acknowledged Erin for being a class act and resilient in the broadcasting industry. Others could not contain their gush over her chemistry with the TODAY team, with many insisting she needs to be the show’s full-time co-host. “@erinandrews should be your permanent co-host!!!! @nbc hire her!!!!” pleaded one fairly loud (and probably a little tipsy or euphoric) fan.
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Yet, Danny’s Merge was different from the usual gush about Erin’s charms—the pride coming from Steven actually hit even harder. “Literal goals is to make your dad this proud,” admitted another, while another called their relationship “so special.” Even some of their old colleagues joined in, with one saying, “The great Steve Andrews, News Channel 8. Retired,” which was said admiringly, in reference to his own storied career as a journalist.