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Daily Mail
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
News anchor welcomes baby boy into the world after brave act when her WATER BROKE live on air
A New York news anchor delivered more than just the headlines on Wednesday, giving birth to a baby boy just hours after bravely anchoring an entire broadcast while in active labor. CBS 6 Albany's Olivia Jaquith went into labor around 4:15 a.m. - just 15 minutes before the morning show began. Despite her water breaking, the courageous mom-to-be took her seat at the anchor desk without hesitation. Jaquith announced on Instagram on Saturday that she gave birth to a healthy baby boy named Quincy - her first child with husband Tyn. She smiled as she cradled her newborn from her hospital bed as fans sent their congratulations to the new mother. Before the fateful broadcast began last week, Jaquith's co-anchor, Julia Dunn - who is also pregnant - went live on Facebook to share the surprising news. Then, as the show kicked off, the two expectant moms informed viewers that Jaquith was on air while in labor. 'We do have some breaking news this morning, literally. Olivia's water has broke and she is anchoring the news now in active labor,' Dunn said. 'Early labor, let's not get carried away,' Jaquith chimed in. 'I'm happy to be here and I'll stay on the desk as long as I possibly can, but if I disappear that's what's going on.' The newscast displayed an alert at the top of the screen that said, 'DAYS PAST DUE DATE: 2' and 'Time Olivia's Water Broke: 4:15 a.m.' with the live clock under it. Dunn said they were monitoring Jaquith's contractions and they were approximately two minutes apart. 'No, well, there was one, but it's been a few minutes since then, so we're still in good shape,' Jaquith said. On Dunn's livestream, Jaquith explained that her water broke while she was in the studio bathroom. 'I think I can get through a three-hour show,' she told her co-host. Throughout the show the news team made cheeky references to Jaquith's labor status. 'If my baby does come today, Craig, how's the weather?' Jaquith asked the meteorologist. During the 'coffee break' segment of the show, Jaquith joked that viewers take a 'water break.' A shot from the control showed a producer holding up a sign that read, 'Go 2 The Hospital!' When Jaquith and Dunn kicked off the 7 a.m. hour of the show, the women filled in the audience on the development. 'Olivia's water broke, and she's still here. She's been doing the entire show,' Dunn said. 'This is her decision to do this.' 'I'd rather be at work than at the hospital,' Jaquith replied. When the show wrapped up just before 8 a.m. producers ran a banner across the screen that read, 'Here comes Baby P, Good Luck Olivia. You Rock We Love You.' 'Alright, well, hopefully I don't see you tomorrow,' Jaquith said as she closed out the program. Jaquith's colleagues praised her professionalism and called her desired to finish the show inspiring. 'We couldn't be more thrilled for them. From her on-air pregnancy announcement earlier this year to running a half-marathon while expecting, Olivia has met every stage of this journey with grace and grit. Today was no exception,' said News Director Stone Grissom.
Miami Herald
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Pregnant news anchor finishes three-hour morning broadcast after water breaks
The term 'breaking news' took on a whole new meaning at WRGB this week. On Wednesday, May 21, morning news anchor Olivia Jaquith opened her live, three-hour telecast with some exciting news about her incoming baby, who was already two days past his due date. 'We do have some breaking news this morning,' Jaquith's co-anchor, Julia Dunn, said at the top of the show. 'Literally, Olivia's water has broke, and she is anchoring the news now in active labor.' Despite having contractions several minutes apart, Jaquith decided to move on with the show anyway through the early stages of labor. 'I'm happy to be here, and I'll stay on the desk for as long as I possibly can,' Jaquith warned viewers. 'But if I disappear, that's what's going on.' According to CBS6, Jaquith and her husband, Tyn, were expecting a baby boy. The contractions reportedly began at 4:25 a.m. local time, and Jaquith was still behind the anchor desk by 8 a.m., when her telecast ended. 'Whole show,' Dunn, who is also pregnant, said as she gave her co-anchor a high-five. 'Look at that. Three hours of news, in contractions. I think that's a first for CBS6.' The two anchors made several references to Jaquith's water breaking during the show, including changing their 'Coffee Break' commercial segment to a 'Water Break.' There was also a ticker at the top of the TV screen that read, 'Days Past Due Date: 2.' 'If my baby does come today, Craig, how's the weather?' Jaquith quipped at another point in the show. Jaquith's entire three-hour telecast was documented in full on Julia Dunn's Facebook Live, which began at approximately 4:58 a.m. local time on May 21. At the start of the video, Dunn tells Jaquith to explain to their viewers what was going on. 'I don't know what's going on. This is my first time, I'm new here,' Jaquith joked before revealing that she started experiencing what felt like 'period cramps' while at her anchor desk on Tuesday, May 20. While she didn't think anything of it at the time, she decided to take a trip to her doctor after work. 'They picked up a couple contractions on the monitor and that persisted throughout the night,' she explained. 'And then, this morning, I felt like I had to go to the bathroom.' When she got up from her chair, 'stuff just started coming out.' 'So, I sprinted to the bathroom and a bunch of liquid just came out,' Jaquith added. When asked why she decided to continue with her workday, Jaquith said, 'Because I think I can get through a three-hour shift.' 'I'd rather be at work than at the hospital,' she added during the telecast. Toward the end of the show, WRGB added a headline at the bottom of the screen that read, 'Here Comes Baby P, Good Luck Olivia. You rock we love you.' 'Well, hopefully I don't see you tomorrow, but make sure you join Julia,' Jaquith said as the newscast ended. At about 6:45 p.m. local time, Dunn returned to her Facebook Live post with an update on Jaquith. 'Olivia is still in labor at the hospital. Her Mom says she's doing great and a total trooper,' Dunn said. During the early morning hours of May 23, Dunn announced that Jaquith was now a mom. 'Congratulations to Olivia Jaquith and her husband on the arrival of baby Quincy! He's already FAMOUS! Olivia's labor story has made the rounds on almost every news network and we are so pleased to tell you the nugget is here and healthy!'
CTV News
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Pregnant news anchor stays on air during labour. ‘If I disappear, that's what's going on,' she says
ALBANY, N.Y. — Local news co-anchor Olivia Jaquith went ahead with a three-hour morning newscast even after her labour contractions began and her water broke, keeping viewers updated about the coming birth of her first baby. 'We do have some breaking news this morning -- literally,' co-anchor Julia Dunn said at the top of the CBS6 Albany broadcast Wednesday morning. 'Olivia's water has broke, and she is anchoring the news now in active labour.' 'Early labour, early labour,' replied Jaquith, who was two days past her due date. Jaquith stayed on air as Dunn kept recording on Facebook Live. 'I'm happy to be here, and I'll stay on the desk for as long as I possibly can,' Jaquith said. 'But if I disappear, that's what's going on.' Jaquith had the option of going home, but she told the Times-Union that she decided to pass the time at her job rather than 'nervously waiting around at the hospital.' 'Having the entire morning team alongside me cracking jokes helped me get through contractions much easier,' she said in a text to the newspaper. The birth of her baby boy, Quincy, was announced Thursday. The Associated Press
Toronto Sun
23-05-2025
- Climate
- Toronto Sun
Pregnant news anchor stays on air during labour: ‘If I disappear, that's what's going on'
Published May 23, 2025 • 1 minute read CBS6 Albany local news co-anchor Olivia Jaquith, right, is pictured in this screengrab of a Facebook Live video. Photo by Julia Dunn CBS 6 / Facebook ALBANY, N.Y. — Local news co-anchor Olivia Jaquith went ahead with a three-hour morning newscast even after her labour contractions began and her water broke, keeping viewers updated about the coming birth of her first baby. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account 'We do have some breaking news this morning — literally,' co-anchor Julia Dunn said at the top of the CBS6 Albany broadcast Wednesday morning. 'Olivia's water has broke, and she is anchoring the news now in active labour.' 'Early labour, early labour,' replied Jaquith, who was two days past her due date. Jaquith stayed on air as Dunn kept recording on Facebook Live. 'I'm happy to be here, and I'll stay on the desk for as long as I possibly can,' Jaquith said. 'But if I disappear, that's what's going on.' OLIVIA'S WATER JUST BROKE IN THE NEWSROOM! This may be a FIRST for CBS6! Olivia Jaquith fills us in on what's going on with her overdue babe who may make an appearance very soon! Because yes … she's still anchoring lol Posted by Julia Dunn CBS 6 on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Jaquith had the option of going home, but she told the Times-Union that she decided to pass the time at her job rather than 'nervously waiting around at the hospital.' 'Having the entire morning team alongside me cracking jokes helped me get through contractions much easier,' she said in a text to the newspaper. The birth of her baby boy, Quincy, was announced Thursday. It was the birth heard 'round the world this week, our own Olivia Jaquith anchoring the morning show while in labor, and now a look at the beautiful baby boy! PHOTOS: — CBS 6 Albany - WRGB (@CBS6Albany) May 23, 2025 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Canada Toronto Maple Leafs Editorial Cartoons Other Sports Toronto & GTA
Associated Press
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Pregnant news anchor stays on air during labor. ‘If I disappear, that's what's going on,' she says
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Local news co-anchor Olivia Jaquith went ahead with a three-hour morning newscast even after her labor contractions began and her water broke, keeping viewers updated about the coming birth of her first baby. 'We do have some breaking news this morning -- literally,' co-anchor Julia Dunn said at the top of the CBS6 Albany broadcast Wednesday morning. 'Olivia's water has broke, and she is anchoring the news now in active labor.' 'Early labor, early labor,' replied Jaquith, who was two days past her due date. Jaquith stayed on air as Dunn kept recording on Facebook Live. 'I'm happy to be here, and I'll stay on the desk for as long as I possibly can,' Jaquith said. 'But if I disappear, that's what's going on.' Jaquith had the option of going home, but she told the Times-Union that she decided to pass the time at her job rather than 'nervously waiting around at the hospital.' 'Having the entire morning team alongside me cracking jokes helped me get through contractions much easier,' she said in a text to the newspaper. The birth of her baby boy, Quincy, was announced Thursday.
