Former Kellie Pickler Co-Host Ben Aaron Mourns Husband Kyle Jacobs Following Suicide

Kellie Pickler’s former Pickler & Ben co-host Ben Aaron paid tribute to her husband Kyle Jacobs, who committed suicide at their home in Nashville on Friday.

Despite their obvious differences, Jacobs, a country music singer-songwriter whose hits written for artists like Garth Brooks (More Than a Memory), Lee Brice (Rumor), and Tim McGraw (Still), and Aaron, a New York City-personality from the media – the two “clicked” immediately and became fast friends.

Responding to a 911 call received shortly after 1 p.m. Friday, Nashville Fire Department officers and personnel arrived at Pickler and Jacobs’ home after she woke up and could not find him, according to CNN.

Once she and a personal assistant noticed that a bedroom/office door was locked and they couldn’t get in, they called emergency workers.

When authorities were able to enter the room, they found Jacobs dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 49 years old.

RIP: Upon hearing the sudden and tragic news that his former colleague’s husband and friend had died, Aaron (born Benjamin Aron Colonomos) felt the need to share how special Jacobs was in his life; Jacobs seen in 2017

Upon hearing the sudden and tragic news that his former colleague’s husband and friend had died, Aaron (born Benjamin Aron Colonomos) felt the need to share how special Jacobs was in his life.

“I never had many male friends because I was never a typical guy. It was always difficult for me to meet a friend. Then came Kyle, a bundle with my ex-wife Kellie,” the former WNBC New York Live star, 41, wrote in a tribute post on Instagram on Saturday.

Married to ABC News meteorologist and television personality Ginger Zee (née Ginger Renee Zuidgeest) since 2014, Aaron proceeded to share how his initial meeting with Jacobs led him to become a trusted friend who made his transition to a new city smooth. much easier than ever. be imagined

“This first meeting led to our nightly ritual, dinner after the show, the three of us or often just Kyle and I sitting around for hours talking about whatever and whoever. Kellie used to joke that she was the third wheel.

‘It became a safe place for me, I was in a strange town surrounded by strangers. If we were at an event, he would hug me and lead me around the room, welcoming me into his world,” she explained, referring to Nashville.

Aaron continued: “I loved Kyle because it was impossible not to. He was the ground in a world where most people float aimlessly. I want someone like Kyle in everyone’s life, he’s the guy you want with you when your world is crazy

Still appearing in shock from the loss of his friend, the NBCUniversal LXTV alum ended his lengthy post by confessing how much Jacobs will be missed.

This whole situation doesn’t make sense, but it usually never does. I will miss your warmth and raspy laugh, I will miss our random texts when we see some inappropriate sign or inside joke. But most of all, I will miss you, my friend,’ he concluded.

“I never had many male friends because I was never a typical guy. It was always difficult for me to meet a friend. Then came Kyle, a package with my ex work wife Kellie,” the former star of WNBC’s New York Live, 41, wrote in a tribute post on Instagram on Saturday, along with a photo of the two couples standing side by side. next to each other.

Loss of a friend: Aaron confessed ‘you will be missed my friend’ in his touching Instagram tribute

Married to ABC News meteorologist and television personality Ginger Zee (pictured with the trio) since 2014, Aaron proceeded to share how his initial meeting with Jacobs led him to become a trusted friend who made his transition to a new city ​​was much easier than ever. be imagined

Responding to a 911 call received shortly after 1 p.m. Friday, Nashville Fire Department officers and personnel arrived at Pickler and Jacobs’ home after she woke up and could not find him, according to CNN; the couple seen in 2017

“His death is being investigated as an apparent suicide,” the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) announced shortly after the discovery of Jacob’s body in his home.

Pickler & Ben, a syndicated daytime talk show that focuses on lifestyle, beauty, celebrity and infomercial segments, as well as human interest stories, premiered on EW Scripps Company stations, including USA Network, on September 18. of 2017, followed by a night program. play in CMT.

It gained a broader audience when it was renewed for a second season by having Disney-ABC Domestic Television syndicate it to affiliates outside of Scripps, including ABC’s own-and-operated large-market base. [O&O] seasons

But it was ultimately not picked up for a third season, ending its run in May 2019, as the national shows, hosted by Tamron Hall and the Kelly Clarkson Show, took over the time slots.

Once she and a personal assistant noticed that a bedroom/office door was locked and they couldn’t get in, they called emergency workers; seen in 2017

When authorities were able to enter the room, they found Jacobs dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 49 years old; seen in 2016

Nearly four years later, they co-starred in their joint reality show I Heart Kellie Pickler.

Most fans first noticed the country music singer when she appeared on the fifth season of the hit singing competition show in 2006, finishing in sixth place on the Fox reality show.

Following the success of Idol, the North Carolina native ended up signing a record deal and releasing her debut studio album, Small Town Girl, which became a bona fide hit, earning gold status with the RIAA, selling over 900,000 copies. do you copy. she hot on the heels of hers three hit singles of hers: Red High Heels, I Wonder and Things That Never Cross A Man’s Mind.

Pickler has since released three more studio albums between 2008 and 2013.