Leeza Gibbons Courtesy of Subject Leeza Gibbons is expanding her relationship with Nexstar Media.
Gibbons has signed a new multiyear deal with Nexstar to continue serving as co-host of KTLA Los Angeles’ live broadcast of the Rose Parade as well as serve as host of Remarkable Women for The CW Network, NewsNation and all Nexstar-owned TV stations across the country.
Gibbons also will serve as executive producer on Remarkable Women, Nexstar’s signature initiative honoring women who are making a meaningful impact in their communities. This year’s program generated almost 12,000 nominations and ultimately brought 125 extraordinary nominees from across the country to Nashville, where they were celebrated during a televised event honoring the contributions of women nationwide.
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“I’m honored to continue my longstanding relationship with Nexstar,” said Gibbons. “Remarkable Women helps spotlight the extraordinary impact women are making across our country. This movement celebrates women who are leading, inspiring, and strengthening their communities in remarkable ways. Their stories deserve to be told, and Nexstar should be applauded for creating this meaningful initiative to honor them. Heart, purpose and a whole lot of fun — our show from Nashville has it all.”
The Remarkable Women special airs at 7 p.m. Saturday night on KTLA and throughout the month on all Nexstar-owned stations and cable networks.
Said Nexstar senior vp Matthew Rosenfeld: “Leeza embodies the heart and soul of Remarkable Women. Her authenticity, empathy and deep respect for the stories she tells elevate this initiative in a way no one else could. She brings instant credibility, warmth, and purpose to every moment — on stage and off — and our honorees feel that the second they meet her. We’re incredibly fortunate to have Leeza not only as our host, but as a true partner who believes deeply in the mission and helps us bring it to life at the highest level.”
Meanwhile, Gibbons has served as co-host of the Rose Parade, which takes place in Pasadena, California, every New Year’s Day, alongside Mark Steines, since 2017.
“This will mark 10 years that Leeza has been a part of KTLA’s production of the annual Rose Parade presented by Honda,” said Janene Drafs, vp and general manager of KTLA. “We are thrilled that she will continue to bring her deep knowledge, beautiful smile and love of Southern California to viewers across the country and around the globe.”
This multiyear extension is on top of her current deal, which was announced in April 2024 and was set to expire at the end of this year.
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