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entertainment2 years ago

Maury Povich unveils shocking paternity results for Denver Zoo orangutan

Maury Povich, former talk show host, revealed the paternity test results for a Sumatran orangutan named Siska at the Denver Zoo. The zoo had been unsure of the father's identity until a DNA test was performed. Povich announced that Berani, a 30-year-old orangutan, is the father, and the zoo shared a photo of the newly minted dad.

animals2 years ago

Maury Povich reveals Denver Zoo orangutan's father

The Denver Zoo enlisted the help of former talk show host Maury Povich to determine the father of a baby orangutan. Povich revealed the results on video, declaring that Berani was the father. The baby, named Siska, was born to 15-year-old Eirina, a Sumatran orangutan. Sumatran orangutans are critically endangered due to habitat loss and illegal hunting. The zoo had to wait a few months to obtain a DNA sample from Siska to compare against potential fathers Berani and Jaya. Povich taped the announcement before attending the Daytime Emmy Awards, where he received a Lifetime Achievement Honor.

animals2 years ago

Maury Povich reveals father of Denver Zoo orangutan

The Denver Zoo enlisted the help of talk-show host Maury Povich to reveal the paternity results of a baby orangutan named Siska. After months of uncertainty, it was determined that 30-year-old Berani was the father. The announcement was met with cheers from the zoo staff and delight from Berani. The baby orangutan is part of a breeding effort to increase the population of critically endangered Sumatran orangutans. Orangutans are threatened by factors such as logging, forest fires, and hunting. The zoo staff had to be careful not to interfere with the mother and baby during their bonding time, leading to a delay in determining the father.

animals2 years ago

"Maury Povich solves paternity mystery of baby orangutan at Denver Zoo"

The Denver Zoo called in paternity test expert Maury Povich to determine the father of a newborn orangutan named Siska. After months of uncertainty, Povich revealed that 30-year-old Berani was indeed the father, much to the delight of the zoo staff. The zoo mimicked Povich's show by showing a split screen of the potential fathers and the audience cheered when the results were announced. Siska's birth is significant as Sumatran orangutans are critically endangered.

animals2 years ago

Maury Povich Uncovers Father of Denver Zoo's Baby Orangutan

The Denver Zoo called in talk show host Maury Povich to reveal the paternity test results of a baby orangutan. The zoo staff was unsure if the father was a 30-year-old orangutan named Berani or a 16-year-old orangutan named Jaya. Povich, known for his show where he reveals paternity test results, opened the envelope and announced that Berani is indeed the father. The zoo mimicked the show's format, sharing a split screen of the two potential fathers and celebrating the results.

entertainment2 years ago

"Connie Chung Honors Husband Maury Povich with Lifetime Achievement Award at Daytime Emmys"

Maury Povich, the 84-year-old talk show host, received the Daytime Emmys Lifetime Achievement Honor from his wife, journalist Connie Chung. Povich, known for his tabloid-style show and previous work as a news reporter and anchor, was honored during the creative arts ceremony in Los Angeles. Several celebrities paid tribute to Povich in videos, and he jokingly disregarded his former boss Rupert Murdoch's emphasis on winning viewers over awards.

entertainment2 years ago

"Maury Povich Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award at Daytime Emmy 2023"

Maury Povich, the 84-year-old talk show host, received the Daytime Emmys Lifetime Achievement Honor during the creative arts ceremony in Los Angeles. Povich, known for his tabloid-style show and previous work as a news reporter and anchor, was honored by his wife, Connie Chung, and received tributes from various celebrities. Reflecting on his career, Povich thanked his former boss, Rupert Murdoch, and expressed his focus on winning viewers rather than awards.

entertainment2 years ago

"From Controversy to Honor: Maury Povich Receives Daytime Emmys' Lifetime Achievement Award"

Maury Povich, known for hosting the controversial talk show "Maury," is set to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Daytime Emmys. Povich, who initially thought it was a prank, spent 31 years hosting the show, which gained popularity for its "Who's the Daddy?" segment featuring live paternity tests. Despite criticism, Povich believes the show helped bring fathers closer to their children. The award will be presented by his wife, journalist Connie Chung, during the 50th Annual Daytime Emmys festivities. Povich plans to deliver a "stream of consciousness" speech and is rooting for Karamo Brown, who took over the show.

entertainment2 years ago

"Maury Povich's Surprising Offer: DNA Test for Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey"

Talk show host Maury Povich has offered to come out of retirement to settle the potential kinship mystery between actors Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey. McConaughey revealed in April that he and Harrelson may be brothers, prompting Povich to suggest a primetime DNA test segment. The actors have been longtime friends and are set to co-star in an upcoming AppleTV+ series.

entertainment2 years ago

Maury Povich Offers DNA Test to Determine McConaughey-Harrelson Brotherhood

Maury Povich, the former host of "Maury," has offered to conduct a DNA test to determine if actors Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson are half-brothers. Povich expressed his willingness to come out of retirement and even suggested a primetime show featuring the test. McConaughey, who has been questioning their relationship, responded positively to Povich's offer, while acknowledging his own reservations about potentially discovering his father may not be his biological father after 53 years.

business2 years ago

Maury Povich Launches 'The Results Are In' At-Home Paternity Test Kits

Former talk show host Maury Povich is launching a DNA paternity test company called The Results Are In, which will offer at-home paternity test kits through DNA Diagnostics Center. The tests will be sent to the DDC lab and, within two or three days, people can receive confidential results. Povich said the kits would help those looking for fathers, fathers looking for children, fathers who don’t think they’re the fathers and fathers who think they’re the fathers.