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Dwyar joined WXWI in 1990. Ann replaced Lisa Swansonn, who left for a station in Tampa in 1990. Dwyar was the anchor of the morning and noon broadcasts until ''Good Day Milwaukee'' launched in September 1994 where she continued to anchor the morning newscast with [[Rhonda Rhodes]] from 1998 until Rhodes' departure in December 2014. She also filled in for [[Kathy Roberts|Kathy Fountaine]] on WXWI's noon newscast.
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In 2007, Minogue became a judge and mentor on the [[The X Factor (UK series 4)|fourth series]] of ''[[The X Factor (UK TV series)|The X Factor UK]]'', alongside [[Simon Cowell]], [[Louis Walsh]] and [[Sharon Osbourne]].<ref>[http://www.digitalspy.com.au/british-tv/s103/the-x-factor/news/a59324/minogue-friedman-join-the-x-factor.html "Minogue, Friedman join 'The X Factor'"]. ''Digital Spy''. 4 June 2007. Retrieved 28 October 2011.</ref> She mentored the Boys category and selected [[Leon Jackson]], [[Rhydian Roberts]] and [[Andy Williams (X Factor)|Andy Williams]] to represent her in the live rounds of the competition.<ref>Dannii was assisted by song-writer and close friend [[Terry Ronald]].
 
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[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/showbiz/showbiznews.html?in_article_id=486336&in_page_id=1773 "'Reject' groups Futureproof and Hope emerge as early favourites to win X Factor"]. ''Daily Mail''. Retrieved 8 October 2007.</ref> Ultimately, two of her chosen acts, Roberts and Jackson, became the final two, with Jackson eventually becoming the winner after topping the public vote. Minogue was the first female judge to win the show.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7146469.stm Leon Jackson takes X Factor crown]. BBC News. Retrieved 16 December 2007.</ref> On 20 September 2008, Minogue presented the [[Nickelodeons UK Kids Choice Awards 2008|Nickelodeon UK Kids' Choice Awards]] ceremony.<ref>Daniel Kilkelly. [http://www.digitalspy.com.au/british-tv/news/a128667/dannii-minogue-to-host-nickelodeon-awards.html "Dannii Minogue to host Nickelodeon awards"]. ''DigitalSpy.co.uk''. Retrieved 28 October 2011.</ref> That same year, Minogue returned to ''The X Factor UK'' alongside Cowell, Walsh and [[Cheryl Cole]], who replaced Osbourne. Following the initial auditions and boot camp stages of the competition, Minogue was assigned the Over 25s category to mentor.<ref>[http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/a131359/x-factor-judges-given-categories.html "'X Factor' judges given categories"]. ''Digital Spy''. Retrieved 13 October 2008.</ref> She chose [[Daniel Evans (singer)|Daniel Evans]], [[Rachel Hylton]] and [[Ruth Lorenzo]] as her final three contestants for the live shows and was assisted by [[Spice Girls]] member [[Emma Bunton]]. In the eighth live show, Minogue lost her final act as Lorenzo was eliminated from the competition, leaving her without a contestant in the semi-final.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/a137111/ruth-lorenzo-voted-off-x-factor.html|title=Ruth Lorenzo voted off 'X Factor'|publisher=Digital Spy|date=29 November 2008|accessdate=31 December 2008}}</ref>
 
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Throughout the fifth series, several people in the entertainment industry, including [[Ronan Keating]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs-old/3am/2008/10/03/video-boyzone-claim-dannii-s-lost-the-x-factor-115875-20768010/|title=Boyzone claim Dannii's lost the X Factor|publisher=The Mirror|date=3 October 2008|accessdate=31 December 2008}}</ref> [[Noel Gallagher]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/a132594/gallagher-blasts-talentless-minogue.html|title=Gallagher blasts 'talentless' Minogue|publisher=Digital Spy|date=14 October 2008|accessdate=31 December 2008}}</ref> and [[Graham Norton]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/a133043/norton-criticises-x-factors-dannii.html|title=Norton criticises 'X Factor's Dannii|publisher=Digital Spy|date=18 October 2008|accessdate=31 December 2008}}</ref> questioned Minogue's judging credentials and mentoring ability. On 23 November 2008, during a live broadcast of the programme, Minogue broke down in tears and was unable to introduce one of her acts, Rachel Hylton, following an on-air row with Louis Walsh over a choice of song.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2008/11/23/simon-cowell-protects-dannii-minogue-after-louis-walsh-makes-her-cry-live-on-x-factor-115875-20918788/|title=Simon Cowell protects Dannii Minogue after Louis Walsh makes her cry live on X Factor|publisher=Sunday Mirror|date=23 November 2008|accessdate=12 June 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1088622/Dannii-breaks-bitter-X-Factor-row-Louis--act-Rachel-Hylton-booted-off.html|title=Dannii breaks down in bitter X Factor row with Louis... then her act Rachel Hylton is booted off|work=Daily Mail |location=UK |date=23 November 2008|accessdate=12 June 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s103/the-x-factor/news/a136404/minogue-supported-after-on-air-breakdown.html|title=Minogue supported after on-air breakdown|publisher=Digital Spy|date=23 November 2008|accessdate=12 June 2010}}</ref> Despite the controversies, she proved popular in public votes and polls.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/s103/the-x-factor/news/a139243/dannii-minogue-voted-celeb-of-the-year.html|title=Dannii Minogue voted celeb of the year|publisher=Digital Spy|date=24 December 2008|accessdate=12 June 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s103/the-x-factor/news/a136817/dannii-minogue-is-top-x-factor-judge.html|title=Dannii Minogue is top 'X Factor' judge|publisher=Digital Spy|date=27 November 2008|accessdate=12 June 2010}}</ref> Minogue later stated that she did not enjoy her experience on the fifth series and "would never want to go through that again".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/profiles/sister-act-dannii-minogue-reveals-all-1767698.html|title=Sister act: Dannii Minogue reveals all|work=The Independent |location=UK |date=8 August 2009|accessdate=12 June 2010}}</ref> Minogue returned for the sixth series in 2009 and was assisted at the judges' houses round by her sister, [[Kylie Minogue]]. In 2010, Minogue was pregnant with her first child.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/2806285/Dannii-Minogue-announces-her-pregnancy.html|title=Dannii: 'I am pregnant'|publisher=The Sun|date=13 January 2010|accessdate=12 June 2010}}</ref> She later stated that, as her baby's expected arrival in July would clash with filming for ''The X Factor'', she would be unable to appear in the audition episodes for series seven.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s103/the-x-factor/news/a204778/minogue-rules-out-x-factor-auditions.html|title=Minogue rules out 'X Factor' auditions|publisher=Digital Spy|date=23 February 2010|accessdate=12 June 2010}}</ref> Minogue returned during the judges' houses round,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s103/the-x-factor/news/a225452/katy-perry-confirmed-for-x-factor.html|title=Katy Perry confirmed for 'X Factor'|publisher=Digital Spy|date=11 June 2010|accessdate=12 June 2010}}</ref> selecting [[Nicolo Festa]], [[Matt Cardle]] and [[Aiden Grimshaw]] as her final three, with [[Paije Richardson]] as her wildcard act. Minogue was assisted by fellow Australian and friend [[Natalie Imbruglia]] who was a guest judge in [[Birmingham]] that year filling in for Minogue. Cardle was her only act to make it into the final and eventually won, with Minogue becoming the winning mentor for the second time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2010/12/13/x-factor-matt-cardle-wins-final-after-downing-shots-of-whiskey-115875-22780054/|title=X Factor: Matt Cardle wins final – after downing shots of whiskey |date=13 December 2010|work=Daily Mirror|accessdate=13 December 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailystar.co.uk/playlist/view/167304/X-Factor-2010-Matt-Cardle-apologises-to-Dannii-Minogue-after-punching-her-in-the-face-/|title=X FACTOR 2010: MATT CARDLE APOLOGISES TO DANNII MINOGUE AFTER PUNCHING HER IN THE FACE |date=13 December 2010|work=Daily Star|accessdate=13 December 2010}}</ref>
 
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Ann Dwyar
File:Ann Dwyar.jpg
Born Danielle Ann Dwyar
November 2, 1965 (1965-11-02) (age 58)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Occupation News anchor, actress, talent show judge, fashion designer
Years active 1985–present
Children 1
Relatives Kylie Dwyar (sister)


Danielle Ann Dwyar (born November 2, 1965), known professionally as Ann Dwyar is an American news presenter, talent competition judge, actress, and television personality.

Since 1992, Dwyar has established herself as a successful television personality. She anchored Good Day Milwaukee with Rhonda Rhodes on ABC affiliate WXWI in her hometown in Milwaukee from 1994 until her departure in 2014. In 2016, Dwyar, along with her sister, Kylie, became a judge for the eighth season of Vote for the Girls,[1].

Childhood and beginning

Television career

WXWI (1990-2014)

Dwyar joined WXWI in 1990. Ann replaced Lisa Swansonn, who left for a station in Tampa in 1990. Dwyar was the anchor of the morning and noon broadcasts until Good Day Milwaukee launched in September 1994 where she continued to anchor the morning newscast with Rhonda Rhodes from 1998 until Rhodes' departure in December 2014. She also filled in for Kathy Fountaine on WXWI's noon newscast.

KLZL (2014-2016)

Personal life

Relationships

See also

References

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External links

Vote for the Girls
 
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