Blake McCoy Biography

Blake McCoy is an American anchor/reporter known for having worked as a Lead News Anchor at WTTG, FOX 5 Washington, DC Baltimore Area. She worked for the station’s news team from March 2019 to March 2021.

Blake McCoy Career

The District became the first home he had the privilege of choosing and he is thrilled to be able to call the DMV home again. He studied at George Washington University. This region is fueling its rapid growth with incredible dynamism and he can’t wait to find his own ways to contribute. He joined NBC News’ FOX 5, where he was a correspondent covering important national stories.

After the terror attack, he was one of the first national reporters in San Bernardino and, unfortunately, has since covered many more mass shootings, including Orlando and Las Vegas. He covered the Flint water crisis, controversial shootings by the police, and countless hurricanes, blizzards, and tornados.

There were also a few fun stories, like a dog and a cat in Kentucky running for president. Yes, actually, they were on the ballot and, yes, he moderated a mock conversation with their owners. He was introduced to so many people from various backgrounds and circumstances by traveling through the country.

Now, as he is trading airplanes and hotels in the District for a permanent home, he brings an expanded perspective and appreciation with him. He also anchored newscasts in Minneapolis, Las Vegas, and Boise, Idaho, before joining NBC News.

Blake McCoy Age

Blake is 39 years old. He was born on 8, March 1985 in Chicago, Illinois in the United States. He celebrates his birthday on the 8th of March every year.

Blake McCoy Height

Blake stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 meters).

Blake McCoy Family

McCoy was raised by his mother, Vanessa Peterson. He has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed more information about his parents. It is also not known if Blake has any siblings.

Blake McCoy Wife | Spouse

Blake is openly gay. He often tweets about gay rights and gay marriages. But it seems that the speculation about his sexual orientation ends right there. No one but Blake gives an incredible example of not having to belong to the LGBTQ+ community in order to speak up for their improvement. Mylife.com mentioned him as a married man when talking about his not-so-so-unveiled personal life. The evidence to support the declaration, however, is lacking as of now. Instead of some gorgeous lady accompanying him during 2013, on Valentine’s Day, he spent it with wine, calamari, and cookies and claimed himself to be a single bachelorette.

Blake McCoy Net Worth

McCoy has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a News Anchor.

Blake McCoy Salary

McCoy earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.

Blake McCoy Controversy

In February 2021, McCoy got suspended from his job following a flurry of complaints over a comment he tweeted on February 23, stating that he was “annoyed” that people of obesity of all ages are on the priority list for obtaining the coronavirus vaccine. However, after 3 hours of people’s reactions to the comments, he posted an apology.

Blake McCoy FOX 5

McC worked at FOX 5 alongside other famous FOX 5 anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;

1. Wisdom Martin
2. Marissa Mitchell
3. Sue Palka
4. Shirin Rajaee
5. Jeannette Reyes
6. Caitlin Roth
7. Sarah Simmons
8. Mike Thomas
9. Gwen Tolbart
10. Maureen Umeh
11. Alice Gainer

The table below answers some of the frequently asked questions about McCoy.