Mark Meester kicked out of KTLA after reaction to Lynette Romero’s departure

Anchor Mark Mester is no longer employed by KTLA, diverse Made sure on.

Meester was fired Thursday after being suspended after he criticized on-air how the station went about the sudden departure of co-anchor Lynette Romero. KTLA announced last week that Romero had left without a farewell message to viewers, which drew criticism on social media.

according to Los Angeles Times, KTLA General Manager Janine Davis announced Meester’s dismissal during a meeting in the newsroom. Mester is also no longer listed as a broadcaster on the KTLA website.

KTLA news director Pete Sayers said in a statement to diverse: “After 24 years, Lynette Romero decided to move on from publishing our morning news on the weekend. We really wanted her to stay and KTLA management worked hard to make it happen. Lynette decided to leave for another chance. We were hoping she would record a farewell message for viewers but she refused. She was Lynette is a wonderful member of the KTLA family and wishes her and her family all the best.”

Meester and Romero co-hosted the popular station morning show over the weekend. On Saturday, Meester gave an out-of-text speech regarding Romero’s departure, saying in part: “That’s not how you treat someone who has provided lifelong service to this station.”

Meester did not respond immediately diverseComment request.

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