Nicole Holness shares the group hosting duties for MTV Live, MTV's flagship program. She is also one of the regular co-hosts for MTV's Live Chats that air in between regular programming and during commercial breaks where she and a fellow host interact with viewers across Canada and dish about the programming.


"Co-Cole," as she was christened by her fellow MTV hosts, is a multicultural Toronto-native who counts Jamaican, British, Irish, Scottish and East Indian amongst her background. Although she studied Fashion Design and Marketing at the International Academy of Design, her love of music took her away from the fashion scene and into another kind of spotlight.


As one part of the Canadian R&B group, X-Quisite, Nicole and her bandmates were nominated for a JUNO Award in the R&B/Soul Recording of the year category. The group also snagged nominations for Best New Artist at the 2002 Urban Music Awards of Canada and the 2002 Canadian Radio Awards.


Since joining the MTV team, Nicole has interviewed numerous guests including Akon, Bif Naked and Lily Allen. When asked about the best part of interviewing these famous faces Nicole says, "I have learned that everyone is different and that the most challenging part of an interview is to find how to relate to each individual so that they have a positive experience."


When she's not working, this auto lover enjoys "stripping down and re-designing cars with my friends at the auto body shop." She even hopes to take part in a Formula One race on day. Fluent in French, Nicole is currently studying sign-language and enjoys baking and writing music in her spare time.


"I've done things I never thought I could do. I've been able to interact with viewers and learn so much about them in their best and most vulnerable moments. I love the path that I'm on right now. To live is to learn."


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