If you are a sports enthusiast, then you would love to read about an American sports reporter and host, Melanie Collins, famous for working on the NFL on CBS Sports and Golf Channel. Previously, she worked for the NBA-TV as an online host and reporter.

The 33 years old, Melanie is neither married nor single as of 2019. From her successful on-going career, she has collected a hefty amount of net worth and earns an impressive salary per year. Read until the end to find out her biography in detail.

Early Life of Melanie Collins

Born in an American family, Melanie Collins always found herself supportive of her parents. Her father is Doug and mother is Nancy. Though they don’t live together, both of them take care of their children equally.

Melanie's brother, Kurtis and mother, Nancy
Melanie’s brother, Kurtis, and mother, Nancy
Image Credit: Instagram@kurtisgrant

As per various tabloids, her father is a surgeon. Similarly, Melanie grew up as the middle child in her family.  She has an elder brother, Christian and a younger brother, Kurtis. She loves to spend quality time with her best brothers.

Melanie with her younger brother, Kurtis
Melanie with her younger brother, Kurtis
Image Credit: Instagram@melanie_collins

Melanie also lived with her family in Nashville in order to acquire a good education. She attended the New York Institute of Art and Design and received a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism.

Professional Life

After completing her education, Melanie Collins was working as a bartender. During the time, she was offered for working at AccuWeather from one of her co-workers. After that, she got a chance to do an internship at PBS affiliated WPSU-TV. Following, she started co-hosting the show titled Let’s Talk Sports Nittany Lions Fans. At that time, she also covered different games at Penn State.

Later, Melanie received another offer of a job on NBA-TV Atlanta where she worked as an online host and reporter. Shortly after she featured on major networks such as MLB, NASCAR, PGA, E! News Now, and NBC Sports Network. Currently, she serves as a reporter on CBS and also hosts the show titled Driver vs. Driver.

Boyfriend, James Neal

The American reporter, Melanie Collins is currently in a relationship with her long-term boyfriend, James Neal. Her partner, James is a famous Canadian hockey player. She has flaunted a lot of pictures with her partner on her Instagram profile. As per the sources, she announced her relationship with Neal from her Instagram profile.

Melanie Collins with her boyfriend, James Neal
Melanie Collins with her boyfriend, James Neal
Photo Source: Instagram@j18neal

Looking at their photos, the duo seems to be sharing a strong and loyal bond with each other. Melanie has a great interest in hockey which could be the reason for the couple to be together for life. Well, for now, the couple is spending a happy life together. We hope they will announce their next step of the relationship very soon. For now, Melanie is free of rumors and controversies.

Net Worth – $500 Thousand (Est.)

The reporter for CBS, Melanie Collins earns an impressive amount of money from her career. She has an estimated net worth of $500 Thousand as of 2019.  As per various tabloids, a sports reporter earns an average salary of between $60,000-$130,000 per year. Therefore, she is leading a lavish life as of 2019.

Read about more famous stars on AllStarBio