[2] In June 1997, ABC promoted Vargas to prime time magazine show correspondent, succeeded by Kevin Newman as newsreader. The series is devoted to candid conversations about addiction and mental health crises. So, if you know any hot single men, let me know!. She's been a roving reporter, a morning show host and an evening news anchor. She is also a news anchor for NewsNation, where she hosts Elizabeth Vargas Reports currently based in New York City. Walters should not have interrupted Vargas. I will never know who that person was that saved my life.. It still exists to an enormous degree around this whole disease of addiction., Thats why Vargas is so excited about Heart of the Matter. And yet it looked to the outside world like the boy who had it all.. There's nothing special about her except that she's a Latina. And I think that right now maybe because shes come out as liking women, maybe that will heal her heart and she wont feel the need to cause so much chaos within her family unit., Elizabeth reveals that Braunwyns behavior and lifestyle choices will be discussed in detail on the reunion, which she describes as odd., Obviously theres a lot of attacks from every direction. I applaud Barbara this time. I'm just a viewer who tended to avoid Vargas (the crooked-lip sneer mouth), but from occasional glimpses I knew she was a drunk. For nearly 30 years, the New Jersey native has worked as an investigative reporter for networks like A&E, Fox, and ABC, and she's got the accolades to prove it:an Emmy from 2000, an ALMA Award from 2002, and a Peabody Award from 2013. Fortunately, however, Heather fancy pants Dubrowis BACK!! But I figured the story is already out there I might as well tell it. Vargas is a drunk who should have been fired and she continues to minimize her drunkenness by stressing her "anxiety" problem. She was getting kind of loud about it and wasting time. Now, take the same person when they've been drinking. And. 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I should know, my alcoholic brain told me nobody knew, so keep bending that elbow. Were hoping that this podcast helps people, she said. Now in recovery, the ABC anchor is grateful for everyday she has sober and shes sharing her story in her new book, Between Breaths (out Tuesday). Alcohol, no matter what its form,when ingested, emits a scent. been asked to come back. She went on to question the limited role of women within the Catholic church. You'd even drink GASOLINE if it was in a bottle!". Ouch. Real Housewives of New Jersey star Melissa Gorga is bringing her clothing boutique, Envy, to Ridgewood. A rep for Vargas declined to comment. So Vargas was on the job in some capacity and DRUNK and not fired. As a journalist with the NBC and ABC networks, she covered hurricanes, interviewed presidents, shared the events of the Sept.. Evidence of this can be seen in how shes handled the news of her departure in contrast with Kellyand Braunwyn. Insurance companies haggle with people: Cant you try an outpatient program? We know there are good, science-based treatment centers out there. EV is simply doing her best to recover from a DISEASE! Klicka p Avvisa alla om du inte vill att vi och vra partner ska anvnda cookies och personuppgifter fr dessa ytterligare ndaml. I could have died., For more on Elizabeth Vargas battle with addiction, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday. [15] She officially departed ABC on May 25 after a dedication on 20/20. Bravo had to fire Jennie Nguyen from The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City due to her racist Facebook posts. "Addiction is a tremendous, terrible disease in this country," Vargas opined. Bitter, egotistical cunt. Its risky to reveal it all. '20/20' says farewell to Elizabeth Vargas ABC News' David Muir looks back on the career of his co-anchor Elizabeth Vargas at ABC News. Who does she think she is kidding? Are you on dwugs?". [28][29], Vargas' battle with alcohol stemmed from her anxiety rooted in her childhood after witnessing her father join the Vietnam War and subsequently suffering daily panic attacks; her anxiety only intensified throughout her life after she was told early on that it would be in her best interest to hide her anxiety to avoid appearing weak. Just finished bingeing: The Queens Gambit It was so difficult to have something so private made public against my will. They don't suffer fools and bullshitters and fake people. Social distancing isnt ideal for anyone in recovery. Every drunk that was, or is, a "secret drinker", thinks they are, or did fool the people around them into thinking they weren't drinking. "Elizabeth Vargas was one of the worst casting choices in Housewives history, . I want people to hear the stories of people who go on to do extraordinary things with their lives. They call them out. for your pointless bitchery needs. There is nothing brave or courageous about hitting rock bottom and deciding that you're miserable and need to make a change. Alcoholics women can be big time whores so God knows how she acted when sauced up. Gorga opened Envy in Montclair in 2015, and the boutique had a starring role in Season 7 of the Bravo series. The Real Housewives of New Jersey cast member recently shared an update on life with her husband, Evan Goldschneider, along with their children, Jonas, Adin, Hudson, and Alexis, which she shared exclusively in an interview with Bravo Insider. The ladies in general dont agree with the lifestyle choices of one of the ladies and I think that you know who that is. Part of HuffPost News. 1 The Real Housewives Of Atlanta: 1.42 Million While 1.42 million viewers is higher than some of the other cities in the franchise, its one of the lowest season premiere ratings in RHOA history. I agree, r52. You're an Alcoholic', "Elizabeth Vargas on 'Brutally Difficult' Split from Her Husband Marc Cohn Days After Leaving Rehab", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Elizabeth_Vargas&oldid=1152234895, This page was last edited on 29 April 2023, at 00:29. But since then thanks to her Skinnygirl company shes made a load of money, especially when she sold it for a rumoured $100 million. I never said Vargas was hired for being Latina. Vargas is now the anchor of News Cafe on A&E's FYI Network. In late 2017, news surfaced that Elizabeth Vargas would be leaving ABC News for good in May 2018. Cynthia Littleton. And it worked for her. Vargas was their to tell her story of being an alcoholic. Elizabeth Vargas didn't seek to become a prominent voice for the recovery community. 'I am very fond of Elizabeth and proud of her. News a few weeks later vargas relapsed. She wrote a much-praised book, Between Breaths: A Memoir of Panic and Addiction, in 2016. ? Were thrilled to announce our brand-new podcast series, Heart of the Matter, with @EvargasTV. I don't think the public DID know. And when you show up in a tutu that kind of throws everybody off too. After a period of mourning and indecision, she and Bob Woodruff were chosen as co-anchors on December 5, 2005. Vargas looked at her in shock as the other women on the set fell silent. That's pretty significant. Vi, Yahoo, r en del av Yahoos varumrkesfamilj. We cover an array of reality shows as well as reality television stars. Their contracts weren't renewed by the cable network in favor of new faces and the return of Heather Dubrow. "It was brutally difficult," she told People. Ex-drunks always like to pretend no one could tell they were drunk but them--it adds to the fantasy they just CHOSE to stop but didn't need to stop. In addition to Vargas podcast, the campaign also features music fromThe Lumineers. By that I mean, they're clear-eyed, attentive, lucid, and most of all, you can't smell alcohol on them. Vargas, who is now sober, is on a mission to end the stigma that so many women feel about alcoholism. [27], Vargas was introduced to Transcendental Meditation in 2014 by fellow ABC anchor George Stephanopoulos. . I think her kids sided with Marc Cohn didn't they? The public did not know she was an alcoholic. Last week there were reports that Elizabeth's husband cheated on her while she was in rehab. Hello and thank you for registering. It's only now, with the benefit of many successive 24 hours that I can look back at myself and know that nobody was fooled except me. Instead, she, is with my ex-boyfriend, Jimmy [Juarez], who has adopted her, and is taking amazing care of her. Elizabeth stressed in the video that Mika loves him dearly, so, she has a good home. Its also important to underscore here that Elizabeth sounds pretty upbeat and good natured considering the fact she had to give up custody of her dog to her ex-boyfriend. Weve talked to a variety of people about their experiences. In a memo obtained by Page Six, Vargas wrote, "I am incredibly lucky to work alongside the very best in the business: the producers, editors, writers on this show, and the enormous team working every week to get our show on the air. We reported that Walking in Memphis songwriter Marc Cohn embarked on an affair with Flywheel spin guru Ruth Zukerman while Vargas was in treatment for alcohol addiction. She is currently in a relationship with her boyfriend, Jimmy, who she says knows about her . R64 That Puerto Rican/Irish type can be very attractive especially in a woman. If you're an avid consumer of news, there's no doubt you've seen Elizabeth Vargas reporting on the latest happenings. Hello and thank you for being a DL contributor. I dont think I was as prepared as I thought. When you get this old you stop caring about how big a cunt you are. "I think anyone can imagine what that felt like." Perhaps it's as subtle as a slight hesitation when the respond to you that isn't there when they're sober, or, otoh, they become a boring motor mouth. I felt an enormous amount of shame around what I was doing to myself and my inability to stop., She said one way she found comfort was to realize she truly wasnt alone. I was a functioning drunk for sure.". Haven;t we all seen a co-worker DRUNK at an office party over and over and over again. At the time, she pointed to her father's past struggle with alcoholism as . And I came out, becoming the first gay Housewife in the franchise's history. Quote from video:Through according to abc. 20/20 anchor Elizabeth Vargas has been open about her struggle with alcoholism, but only recently revealed that her husband left her just days after she completed rehab in 2014 following her third relapse. In January 2021, it was confirmed that Vargas would host a revival of Americas Most Wanted on Fox, which premiered on March 15, 2021. Margaret Josephs. She noted that "far too many families and companies and organizations treat it as a character flaw or a moral failing or weakness and it's not. That is something for which I will forever be grateful. That is what Im going to say about that.. While speaking with Elizabeth Vargas on her podcast "Heart of the Matter . Examined. All Rights Reserved. Biggest takeaway from living in pandemic conditions: There are so many people who are sick and suffering. [9] According to these sources, his gambit succeeded and she was left embittered, although not enough to sever ties with the network. [23], Vargas has explained that despite her multi-ethnic heritage, she identifies with her Hispanic roots. [7], In April 2005, Vargas and Charles Gibson temporarily filled in for Peter Jennings, who was receiving chemotherapy for lung cancer, on World News Tonight until Jennings's death in August. As a result, she claims its been difficult for her to witness Braunwyns journey play out, both in person and on the television screen. Braunwyns a very interesting woman. It is not heroic to recognize that you're a mess - and usually it's OTHER people who've had to put up with and point out that you're a mess. I hope this will be a priority for the Biden administration. He fell into the grips of addiction because he suffered from severe anxiety as an adolescent, she shared. This is a 20/20 anchor - who the fuck cares if she is an alcoholic? 1948. "20/20" anchor Elizabeth Vargas has been open about her struggle with alcoholism, but only recently revealed that her husband left her just days after she completed rehab in 2014 following her third relapse. Again, I know what Walters meant and she's right. ", [quote]"Your beloved booze, Elizabeth! What would follow in the coming decades were daily panic attacks that culminated in alcohol addiction. One of the scariest lows Elizabeth Vargas hit while battling her alcohol addiction was the day she blacked out for 13 hours. I have some sort of voyeuristic satisfaction from seeing Barbara and Joan Rivers and MOST old people tell it like it is. And maybe so can I soon in the future. Award-winning journalist and Heart of the Matter podcast host Elizabeth Vargas shared with Showbiz Cheat Sheet how connection is an essential component to recovery. RHOC star Elizabeth Vargas is questioning Braunwyn Windham-Burke's sobriety as she suggests Braunwyn is not sober despite not drinking. Elizabeth Vargas didn't seek to become a prominent voice for the recovery community. 8 min read. It was public at that point. If you or anyone you know is struggling with addiction issues, help is available. The reason we picked him is because hes an amazing public speaker about his whole addiction, which was a deeply harrowing story, she said. "[5] Vargas left WBBM-TV in 1993. And Walters may have a hidden grudge, no matter how much she "loves and respects" Vargas. But, let's stop implying that there's anything noble, heroic, or courageous about it. She delivers facts in a curious and authoritative way, which has made. There was one occasion, she said, when her blood alcohol level was at .4 - a lethal amount. Caption: Elizabeth Vargas and Marc Cohn (Source: Dailymail) Vargas graduated from the University of Missouri in Columbia with a bachelor's degree in journalism. No, it isn't socially proper and might be rude as hell but that's why I LOVE it! About. What needs to be done takes money. Of course, everyone knew. "Vargas would be nowhere without affirmative action. [11][12], In a special edition of 20/20 that aired on September 9, 2016, Vargas opened up about her struggles with anxiety and alcoholism and further talked about her upcoming book Between Breaths: A Memoir of Panic and Addiction, which discusses those struggles. Elizabeth Anne Vargas (born September 6, 1962) is an American television journalist who is the lead investigative reporter/documentary anchor for A&E Networks, and the host for Fox's revival of America's Most Wanted.She began her new position on May 28, 2018, after being an anchor of ABC's television newsmagazine 20/20 and ABC News specials for the previous 14 years. Im not sure I would have written my book or spoken out if I hadnt been outed. Kelly Dodd, Elizabeth Lyn Vargas and Braunwyn Windham-Burke have exited Bravo's The Real Housewives of Orange County while Heather Dubrow has confirmed her return. Having seven children and living in one house, you kind of probably lose yourself. Because Barbara Walters never pissed on Matthew Shepard's grave, I side with Barbara. Or who just brand new, newly sober and dont have those networks well established that they can reach out to people. WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE THE DOS AMIGAS? [E]verybody in every walk of life, no matter how much they might look like they have it all, can still be struggling, she said. Elizabethends the video saying, anyway, so yes, ladies and gentleman [Mika] is with Jimmy and its sad. r49, yes, you're right, but doesn't it depend on the topic? 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Did you see her drunk? Barbara really wasn't right. Officially, the reports top five most successful housewives include: The Real Housewives: The 8 Most Loved Housewives Of All Time (& The 7 Most Hated). James Kennedy on Arianas 1 a.m. Elizabeth Vargas was one of the worst casting choices in Housewives history, I am so glad her lying ass is gone #RHOC, wrote one fan of the show. In 2002, she became one of the anchors of 20/20 Downtown, which was later rebranded Downtown before being rebranded again in 2003 as Primetime Monday before its end. Now that Braunwyn is being honest with herself and has possibly discovered the root of her issues, Elizabeth says shes hoping her co-star will begin to heal and ultimately become a better mother and person in general. [4][2] Former advisors spoke well of her competency in her journalism work on campus; Rod Gelatt, former KOMU news director, noted that she was the first student to ever fill in for him as moderator of the station's Missouri Forum public affairs program and Kent Collins, chairman of the university's journalism faculty, remembered her "aggressive and energetic" work ethic.[4]. "Bottle"?? She began her new position on May 28, 2018, after being an anchor of ABC's television newsmagazine 20/20 and ABC News specials for the previous 14 years. The husband of ABC News Elizabeth Vargas has issued a smarmy statement after Page Six revealed he cheated on the 20/20 anchor while she was in rehab. See what an alcoholic you are? A second source added, It was disgusting that he was with Ruth while Elizabeth was in rehab. A friend of Cohn claimed that he and Zukerman are just friends.. Barbara lost it years ago. Yeah, be comfortable with listening to BW justify her friend's (WA's) behavior. Otoh, Vargas needed to hear that, but I maintain Walters should not have interrupted Vargas. Examined. Yes indeed, we too use "cookies." I gotta tell you, it was everything and more [than] I expected, she quipped. Lets just say crazy ass biotches. I'm sure all her co-workers knew, but that is a different thing. Dare I say we might be in for a treat with the newly restructuredReal Housewives of Orange County? Gurl was drunk, Im telling you. Barbara is old school and had to claw her way to the top during some very sexist decades. I think will do great things., Vargas says keeping the discussion open is one of the best pathways to recovery. This is classic old-timers disease: no tact, no filter, no edit button. Coming in hung over constantly, yet saying they have a cold? You'd even drink GASOLINE if it was in a bottle! I don't know if Vargas was drunk on the air, but she says she realized she had a problem when she was too drunk to conduct an interview and had to go home. OR DO YOU WANT TO SEE NEW FACES? r43, the biggest tip-off starts from knowing the person when they're in moments of sobriety. [31][32] After her second rehab admission, on January 24, 2014, Vargas described herself as an alcoholic. Barbara knew nothing. That is a combined net worth with his wife Melissa Gorga. My partner's grandma has been pissing everyone off in his family because of her 'honesty' but I think it's hilarious. [2], Vargas enrolled at the University of Missouri in Columbia in 1980 and graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism in 1984, having served as a student reporter at KOMU-TV and a student editor at KBIA. Vargas, however, needed to hear that she wasn't fooling anyone, but Walters should not have interrupted her. Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. 'No it wasn't,' Vargas responded, looking at the host. Elizabeth Vargas, the new 'America's Most Wanted' host, is an award-winning journalist. RENEE MONTAGNE, HOST: ABC . 5 min read. Not a crime but he's no saint himself. There's nothing special about her except that she's a Latina. In 2006 Vargas was co-anchor of World News Tonight alongside ABC News journalist Bob Woodruff. There isnt a day that goes by Im not profoundly grateful for my sobriety. However, she appears to be catching on and learning the ins and outs of the Housewives way of life because shes been very vocal on social media and in the press recently, especially when it comes to Braunwyn. Vargas woke up in a New York City hospital unaware of how she got there and, to this day, still doesnt know exactly what happened. RHOSLC: Why Jennie Nguyen Had To Get Fired By Bravo For Her Old Posts. R38 Very campy when taken out of the film's context. She told the truth that the drunk needed to hear. So its incredibly important., When I was struggling with my anxiety and my alcohol addiction, I felt really alone, very singular, she recalled. Vargas was also just tapped by Fox to host the revival of Americas Most Wanted, scheduled to premiere in March. Elizabeth Vargas didnt seek to become a prominent voice for the recovery community. "The reason. A bit of decorum, Barbara. Now I applaud her efforts to shed some light on the link between anxiety and alcoholism, which I imagine will help countless numbers of people and families.. [QUOTE]I think her kids sided with Marc Cohn didn't they? I was only superficially aware of Vargas and her rehab and what I had read made it sound like she tippled at home. Vargas then spent much of her youth moving from post to post in Germany, Belgium, and the United States. She went off script and stayed there. Brandi Glanville returns to The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills on Wednesday, July 15. "And even that didn't scare me into stopping," Vargas said. Isn't there an intuition or gut feeling you have when interacting with this person that something isn't quite right? [7] In 2008, Vargas hosted Elvis: Viva Las Vegas, a documentary that explored Elvis Presley's triumph in Las Vegas and his artistic legacy, and featured performances and interviews with various stars, including Paul McCartney, Beyonc, Dwayne Johnson, Faith Hill, David Lynch, Jon Bon Jovi, Celine Dion, and Priscilla Presley. And its really hard for people who are struggling to get sober, she continued. In 1997, AP News reported that ABC had chosen Lisa McRee to replace Lunden as a co-host on "Good Morning America," even though Vargas was considered her competition in the pursuit of the job. I wonder if she was cheating on her husband. "It's the bottling it up and stuffing it down that is most destructive," Vargas told the outlet. [25][26] Vargas also has two stepchildren, Max and Emily, from Cohn's first marriage. Vargas opens up about the divorce in her new book Between Breaths: A Memoir of Panic and Addiction, available Tuesday. Elizabeth could have been classy in her response, perhaps telling Barbara that they are like a family, and they acknowledge each other's problems, such as Elizabeth's alcoholism or Barbara's senility. Although Elizabeth doesnt believe her co-star is still drinking, she claims that doesnt necessarily mean that Braunwyn is sober., Being sober, the word sober has many meanings, Elizabeth explained to E! [35] In 2018, NBC News reported that Vargas had been sober since 2014. [19] In January 2021, it was confirmed that Vargas would host a revival of America's Most Wanted on Fox, which premiered on March 15, 2021.[20]. Elizabeth Vargas' ex-boyfriend allegedly threatened her at her home Despite having left the show, Vargas was back in the news recently. I've worked with two alcoholics and they both thought they were "functional alcoholics" and that no one knew they had a problem until they went into rehab. While I don't care for Vargas, I respect and admire her for her courage dealing with her problem. So everything is fabulous with me and Evan, Jackie said in the clip, above. Shell definitely fare better off the show than the dos amigas who have not (yet?) But in his statement, Cohn appears to blame his straying on Vargas battle with addiction and long-standing issues in their marriage. Then, in 2002, she began working as a co-anchor on "20/20 Downtown,"per Biography. On the afternoon of July 7, 2012, she was picked up by a Good Samaritan who spotted her wandering in the city and drove her home. I wonder why she tries so hard to minimize her alcoholism. Elizabeth has always had, and will always have my support, Between Breaths: A Memoir of Panic and Addiction. This. It's not like they promoted her over a thousand prettier white women. We will see what the Biden administration is willing to do. By. [30], In 2016, Vargas wrote a memoir, Between Breaths: A Memoir of Panic and Addiction. Barbara specifically said, "It was public at that point". The ex-Real Housewives of Orange County star made it clear that she did not want to ruffle any feathers. I'd settle for it being in an Alberto VO5 spraycan! ", Vargas' anxiety stemmed from her childhood after seeing her father go off to fight in the Vietnam War. [Connection is] a key component in any time when youre suffering from either mental health issues like anxiety or depression or if you are struggling with addiction is to connect with other people, she said. Vargas joins the national nonprofitPartnership to End Addictions Start with Connectioncampaign. Former 'GMA' Anchor Elizabeth Vargas Shares Her Experience with Anxiety and Alcoholism Her first guest is NBA player Chris Herren, who tells a raw story of addiction and recovery. Explore: Inside Pati Jinich Family: Extending With Mini-Me(s) Of Handsome Husband With a splendid professional experience at ABC, the journalist has stridden to pursue her production project with A+E Networks for its . She also teases the odd reunion. On April 23, 2018, Good Morning America news anchor Amy Robach was announced to take over as co-anchor alongside Muir in May. We could be since Evolution and Bravo finally gave in to fans and exiled Kelly Doddand BraunwynWindham-Burke.