Alex Wehrley

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Alex Wehrley
Born
Alexandra Ann Wehrley

(1987-07-29) July 29, 1987 (age 36)
Occupations
  • content creator
  • television host
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Spouses
(m. 2015;div. 2020)
Joe Wnuk
(m. 2022)
Beauty pageant titleholder
Title Miss Wisconsin USA 2009
Years active2009–present
Major
competition(s)
Miss Wisconsin USA 2009
(Winner)
Miss USA 2009
(Unplaced)
Website http://alexwehrley.com

Alexandra Ann Wehrley [1] (born July 29, 1987), known professionally as Alex Wehrley, is an American TV host, blogger and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Wisconsin USA 2009. [2] [3]

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Wehrley is best known for co-hosting the 2015 Miss USA pageant. [4]

Early life

In 2009, Wehrley graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison with a B.A. in communications. [5]

Career

Wehrley has hosted TV shows for multiple platforms, including Tribune Media’s Eye Opener, as well as the talk show Oklahoma LIVE. After heading to Hollywood, she began working as a freelancer for E! News Now and has also co-hosted the CMA Awards red carpet and VH1’s Big Morning Buzz with Nick Lachey. [3]

Wehrley currently co-hosts Discover Wisconsin. [6]

Personal life

In 2015, Wehrley married Charlie Berens, who is a comedian, a journalist, and the creator of "Manitowoc Minute". [7] [5] They divorced in late 2020. [8]

In May 2022, Wehrley became engaged to her boyfriend, Captain Joe Wnuk, [9] a Lake Michigan boat captain. They married later the same year, in October 2022. [10]

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References

  1. "Alex Wehrley (Biography)". IMDB. Retrieved 2021-06-06.
  2. "Winner of Miss Wisconsin USA 2009". Miss Universe. Archived from the original on 2016-11-06. Retrieved 2015-12-29.
  3. 1 2 "Alex Wehrley". Hollywood life. Retrieved 2015-12-29.
  4. "Alex Wehrley to host Miss USA pageant". Fox News. Retrieved 2015-12-29.
  5. 1 2 Vaughan, Katie. "From Wisconsin, With Humor". No. Summer 2018. ON Wisconsin Magazine. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
  6. "Discover Wisconsin on Instagram: "Come along with @AlexWehrley as she hits the roads to explore some of the state's most iconic views on our scenic route to Lambeau Field!…"". Instagram. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
  7. "About Alex". AlexWerhrley.com. Retrieved 2020-06-17.
  8. VLOG: House Hacking, BRRRR Strategy, Buying in a Sellers Market & More , retrieved 2021-03-23
  9. "Alex Wehrley on Instagram: "💍🎉❤️🥰 We're engaged! Thank you to everyone who made this day so special!! 💍 by @paulsjewelersmke 🍺 by @blackhuskybrews #engaged #proposalstory #proposalvideo"". Instagram. Retrieved 2022-09-16.
  10. "Alex Wehrley on Instagram: "We made it OUR day with a few twists on traditions! 🥂 Thanks to everyone who made our wedding so special…. Location: @thelookout_mke at @kinnmke Planning: @morrevents Food & drink: @hiddenkitchenmke Flowers & decor: @sullysrestoration Photography: @anthologymke Videography: @turnerkraft25 Hair: @chakrabigi Cake: @bakedbyreneewi And most of all, our family & friends! ❤️#wedding #milwaukeewedding #wisconsinbride"". Instagram. Retrieved 2022-11-10.
Preceded by Host of Miss USA with Todd Newton
2015
Succeeded by