Los Angeles News Anchor, who called out an ex-colleague’s treatment live on air, has been fired
Last Saturday (17.09.09), Mark Mester was at the “cruel”How KTLA dealt with Lynette Romaro’s exit after she left the show following 24 years.
He wanted the iPad to be taken so that he could pay tribute and continue the script. Weekend Morning News show.
He called her departure handling “rude, it was cruel, it was inappropriate, and we are so sorry.”
“I also want to say sorry to Lynette Romero because Lynette, I love you so much, and you really are my best friend. You did not deserve what happened to you on Wednesday.”
He continued: “You did not deserve this, it was a mistake, and we hope you can find it in your heart to forgive us.”
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Mester went on for three minutes and the bosses were not impressed.
KTLA staff informed the Los Angeles TimesHis dismissal was announced in a short speech. The station’s general manager, Janene Drafs, allegedly said: “[Mester] is no longer at KTLA5.”
The Website by KTLAMester is no longer listed as a staff member.
According to the outlet Romero wanted to be able to spend more time with her family. But, they claimed that there weren’t any weekday job openings.
Without saying goodbye to her viewers, she left. Tweet: “I will always be grateful for the love, and affection LA viewers have given me. Stay tuned my friends I’ll be right back.”
Indy100 reached KTLA for comment.
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