Proud Father Celebrates Daughter's Meteoric Career Rise

On October 29, 2025, 29-year-old Sophie announced on Instagram that she had accepted a new job in New York as an ABC News correspondent and overnight anchor for World News Now and GMA First Look. This marks a significant career milestone for Sophie, who had been working as a general assignment reporter at ABC7 in Los Angeles since March 2019.

Sophie's proud father, Bobby, 60, took to the comments section to celebrate his daughter's success. He praised her strong work ethic and desire to learn from her mentors, which he believes have put her in this "wonderful place of opportunity and importance." Bobby, who shares Sophie with his ex-wife Kate Connelly, has been a vocal supporter of his daughter's career.

In February 2025, Bobby had applauded Sophie's exceptional reporting during the January 2025 Los Angeles fires. He said he downloaded the news station's app to watch her updates around the clock, marveling at her ability to provide "really important information to people that needed it." Bobby described his daughter as a "spectacular" journalist who "did not go to sleep" during the crisis.

As Sophie embarks on her new role in New York, her father's pride in her achievements is evident. Bobby has consistently praised his daughter's "great work ethic" and her kind, inclusive nature, noting that she is a "really sweet woman" who never wants anyone to feel left out.