SHIRLEEN Allicot is a co-anchor for ABC's Eyewitness News during weekday mornings and noon.
Allicot has been recognized for her remarkable coverage in the media and fans want to know more about the news anchor.
Who is Shirleen Allicot?
Shirleen Allicot is an American news anchor born on August 15, 1974, in Guayana.
Her family shortly moved to Queens, New York after Allicot was born where she grew up with her six siblings.
Allicot received her bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism from Hofstra University.
Following her educational career, Allicot landed a job as a news anchor for News 12 Connecticut, News 12 Long Island, and News 12 The Bronx.
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Her work at News 12 The Bronx really set the news anchor for the success she is today as she shot, wrote, and edited all of her stories.
Allicot then went on to become a co-anchor for WPVI's Action News at 4 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
When did Shirleen Allicot join ABC-7?
Shirleen Allicot joined ABC-7 in June 2015 working as a co-anchor for Eyewitness News.
Allicot broke the news that she would be leaving Action News via Facebook.
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"I write this with weight in my heart – earlier today, I told my Action News family that I have made the difficult decision to return to my other family, in my hometown of New York City," Allicot wrote.
"I will remain with the ABC/Disney family, having accepted a position with 6abc’s sister station, WABC."
Her newest position with ABC-7 landed her opportunities covering an array of topics including the 2018 Royal Wedding.
Is Shirleen Allicot married?
Shirleen Allicot is happily married to Jesse Gilmer.
Gilmer is a director at the International Management Group – an event, global sports, and talent management company.
Additionally, Gilmer is the vice president of SPORTSFIVE.
Shirleen and her husband began dating in 2014 and the year after, the two tied the knot in June 2015.
By March 2017, the couple welcomed their first daughter, Shayla Joëlle Gilmer.
Shirleen and Jesse welcomed another daughter on July 13, 2019, named Georgina Gilmer.
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