
Jacki Thrapp
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About Jacki Thrapp
Jacki Thrapp is an Emmy® winning journalist based in Nashville, TN.
She has over a decade of experience working as a reporter and producer for local and national news at outlets across America. Notable stories include being in the courtroom for the Ghislaine Maxwell trial, covering the Gilgo Beach Murders and interviewing big celebrities like billionaire Mark Cuban.
Jacki has auditioned for The Bachelor four times and was cast in an un-aired pilot for TLC's Find Love Live. She also played Sarah Ludemann in HBO Max's episode of Sex and Murder.
Jacki has deep connections in the entertainment industry and is able to provide unique insight into what happens behind the scenes of reality television, films and your favorite shows.
When she's not working, she likes to publish original country music songs, cook with her boyfriend and play fetch with her tuxedo cat named Mister.
Favorite Media & Celebrities
In May 2024, Jacki Thrapp booked a last minute trip to Sweden to see Taylor Swift's Eras Tour because she discovered the European vacation and concert combined were cheaper than getting a resale ticket in America.
She is obsessed with dating shows like The Bachelor, Love Island, Love Is Blind and Lovers and Liars.
Her new favorite shows in 2024 are Traitors and The Valley.
Industry Focus
Jacki is a reality TV reporter for TheThings and joined the team in the summer of 2024. Previous positions include writing for Fox News Channel, writing/composing Off-Broadway shows and producing for local CW affiliates across the nation.
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