As part of their “Kid Reporter” segment on NBC’s Today Show, students from around the country applied to be the next reporter on the popular morning show. For over a month, students between the ages of 8 and 12 who were chosen as finalists competed for the coveted spot as the first “Kid Reporter” and America voted for who they thought would be an ideal companion to Matt, Meredith, and Al on the show. Last Thursday, the winner was announced, and she was Deidra Shores, from Memphis City Schools in Memphis, Tennessee.
According to an article in the Memphis Commerical Appeal, she is a student who has a 3.8 grade point average and has always had a big personality. Her mom said, “since she was itty bitty she has said she wants to be a superstar.” Take a look at the clip below as Al Roker announces the winner…but be warned, you may want to turn your volume down first.
