BROADCAST journalist Chris Cuomo was a pillar on the CNN network since joining the news outlet in 2013.
Cuomo, 52, is best known as the former host of CNN's weeknight news program Cuomo Prime Time before he was terminated from the station in December of 2021.
How many children does Chris Cuomo have?
Cuomo and his wife Cristina Greeven have three children.
Their two daughters are Bella and Carolina, and they also have a son Mario Cuomo.
Bella
Cuomo's eldest daughter Bella is a social media sensation with a large following in part to her lip-syncing videos on TikTok.
She also loves to post snaps of herself and friends on her Instagram page.
On Bella's graduation day in May 2021, Cristina posted on Instagram: "My Bella... So proud of your 18 years of seeing the truth, speaking the truth, and being true to yourself.
"You are beyond your years, my theatre kid, jester, designated driver, puzzle-solver, ever-loyal, Bella, who leaned into moments of discomfort and evolved into the most beautiful human being, living up to your name."
Mario
Little is known about their son Mario, who is named after his grandfather, the former governor of New York, who died in 2015.
However, in March 2020, Cuomo's family was hit hard with Covid-19, as Cuomo himself, his wife Christina, and their son Mario all contracted the virus.
On April 22, 2020, Cristina shared a photo of her 14-year-old son with her husband Chris on Instagram, commemorating Earth Day and revealing that their child has become infected with the coronavirus.
Cristina wrote: "This virus has created a different version of me. My hope is to be stronger, healthier, and smarter about the virus at large.
"After 10 days of ups and downs, feeling good one day and terrible the next, I am now working hard to get my son, Mario, through the virus."
She added: "This virus does not discriminate. While kids are more resilient, they can suffer the same severity of symptoms.
"I’m applying a modified version of my remedies for his protocol with a focus on lots of vitamins."
She also shared on Instagram that her son was a black belt in karate.
Carolina
Carolina Regina is Chris and Cristina's youngest child
She was born on February 1, 2010.
Mom Cristina told her many followers that her daughter was a gymnast who won third place overall at the Manhattan Classic Gymnastics.
Cristina often refers to Carolina as Cha Cha on social media.
What is Chris Cuomo's net worth?
Cuomo has a net worth of approximately $12million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
The outlet reports Cuomo made $6million annually for his roles at CNN.
After spending several months away from hosting, Chris Cuomo will be returning to primetime television on October 3, 2022.
His show, CUOMO, which airs on NewsNation on October 3, 2022, at 8pm ET, will feature celebrity guests in its premiere week.
The guests include Andrew Yang, Stephen A. Smith, Bill Maher, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Whoopi Goldberg, and Tulsi Gabbard.
Did Chris Cuomo receive 'preferential Covid testing' by his brother?
Former NY Governor Andrew, Cuomo's brother, allegedly ordered state officials to give preferential Covid testing to his brother and other family members.
Last year, in the early days of the pandemic, high-level members of New York's Health Department were reportedly directed to give priority testing to Chris Cuomo as well as the governor's mom and his sister.
The Albany Times-Union reported that Gov Andrew and state Health Commissioner Dr Howard Zucker directed health officials to prioritize Andrew's family members as well as other influential people with ties to the governor's administration.
Three people with direct knowledge of the matter reportedly told the outlet that the testing was often done at private residences, including Cuomo's home on Long Island.
Sources reportedly told the outlet that Dr Eleanor Adams, an epidemiologist and special adviser to Zucker, conducted testing on Cuomo at his home.
The former CNN anchor was diagnosed with Covid-19 during the early days of the pandemic, last March, when testing was still scarce.
He was quarantined at his home, where he continued to do his nightly show.
CNN did not immediately return The Sun's request for comment.
The news came as former Gov Andrew was embroiled in a sexual harassment scandal, facing allegations of misconduct from several current and former female staffers.
Did Gov Andrew Cuomo resign?
Gov Andrew resigned on August 24 after the New York District Attorney validated the accusations of sexual harassment, which were made by at least 11 women, many of them current or former employees.
CNN suspended Chris Cuomo indefinitely on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, before they announced his termination on Saturday, December 4.
"Chris Cuomo was suspended earlier this week pending further evaluation of new information that came to light about his involvement with his brother’s defense," they said.
"We retained a respected law firm to conduct the review, and have terminated him, effective immediately.
"While in the process of that review, additional information has come to light. Despite the termination, we will investigate as appropriate.”
