Who is John Buccigross’ ex-wife, Melissa? A glimpse into the personal life of ESPN anchor

John Buccigross is a long-term ESPN anchor, who was married to Melissa Buccigross.

Melissa was born on May 10, 1969 and is of Italian ethnicity. The couple tied the knot on Sept. 11, 1991. The Buccigross arranged for an Italian-style wedding, making the day more memorable.

Buccigross and Melissa are parents of three. Their first child, Malorie, was born in 1992. Malorie is now a successful young adult, who resides in Chicago with her partner, Jack.

Buccigross and Melissa later welcomed two more kids, Brett and Jack.

In 2017, Melissa and Buccigross started experiencing difficulties in their relationship and made the decision to split. Despite separating, they have stayed amicable and have remained friends.

John Buccigross’ professional career as an ESPN anchor

Buccigross has made a name for himself in the world of television, mostly through his work on SportsCenter and Baseball Tonight. Both shows have won Emmys. He served as the NHL 2Night program's host from 1998 to 2004. For his outstanding work with renowned commentators Barry Melrose, Ray Ferraro, and Darren Pang, he was nominated for an Emmy.

Buccigross fills the role of lead host for the network's brand-new weekly program "The Point". He is also a ‘play-by-play commentator and studio host for the NHL on ESPN.