Who Is Kristi Capel’s Husband Hal Capel?
Matthew Elliott
Updated on January 05, 2026
Kristi Capel is an American television newscaster, former model, and Emmy Award-winning morning anchor for Fox 8 News from Springfield, Missouri.
Kristi Capel went to study and graduated from Heritage Academy in Kentucky in 2001. She won a volleyball scholarship at Evangel University, a religious school affiliated with the Assemblies of God, where she completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Broadcasting and Public Relations.
On February 23, 2015, she made headlines for using the term, jigaboo about Lady Gaga’s performance at the 87th Academy awards. Lady Gaga performed a tribute to Julie Andrews and the Sound of Music, with a medley of songs from the film.
Who Is Kristi Capel’s Husband Hal Capel?
Kristi Capel is happily married to her long time friend, Hal Capel. They tied the knot in a private ceremony that was attended by their close friends and relatives. They were blessed with two adorable children, a daughter, Kyndal Edwards and a son, Duke Edwards.
