Jerry Penacoli (born July 9, 1956) is an American actor and entertainment reporter, and served as a host with the US syndicated magazine show Extra for 20 years.

He asked Scarlett if she wore underwear or not with her black widow suit and Anne Hathaway about her catsuit and "feline diet".

As of February 4, 2013, Penacoli has served as co-host on the syndicated morning television program Daytime out of Tampa, Florida, which is seen in more than 130 U.S. markets.

[2] Penacoli was a special guest as the host of The Scoop in an episode of Williams Street's Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!.

In 2011, Penacoli revealed on Extra that he was diagnosed with stage three melanoma, resulting in surgery and protracted hospitalization.