A Los Angeles TV station is moving on following more than a week of drama that resulted in the firing of an anchorman. Ktla, a CW affiliate owned by Nexstar Media Group, has quickly assembled a new team, including Megan Telles and Pedro Rivera, to lead its weekend morning broadcast after terminating Mark Mester following his on-air criticism about how his co-anchor Lynette Romero's sudden exit was announced publicly. Videos of his shocking monologue went viral and many viewers have expressed outrage at both journalists' departures. "Morale on the morning shift has been very strong this weekend," a station source with...
- 9/25/2022
- E! Online
The death of Chris Burrous, the co-anchor of Los Angeles’ “Ktla 5 Morning News,” has left both fans and co-workers stunned and saddened on Friday, with many of them sharing memories of the 43-year-old newsman on social media.
Meteorologist Liberte Chan called Burrous a “master of live television” during her appearance on Ktla’s morning show on Friday.
“I miss him so much,” Chan said. “I’m sorry I don’t have the words to express exactly how I feel but he was more than just a colleague, he was one of my best friends here and I’m just so heartbroken over the loss of him.”
Also Read: Chris Burrous Appreciation: Why I'll Miss Ktla's Citizen Journalist (Guest Blog)
Lynette Romero, who co-hosted the weekend show with Burrous, tweeted on Thursday night that Burrous made her “laugh until I cried. My tears now are for your sweet little girl, your...
Meteorologist Liberte Chan called Burrous a “master of live television” during her appearance on Ktla’s morning show on Friday.
“I miss him so much,” Chan said. “I’m sorry I don’t have the words to express exactly how I feel but he was more than just a colleague, he was one of my best friends here and I’m just so heartbroken over the loss of him.”
Also Read: Chris Burrous Appreciation: Why I'll Miss Ktla's Citizen Journalist (Guest Blog)
Lynette Romero, who co-hosted the weekend show with Burrous, tweeted on Thursday night that Burrous made her “laugh until I cried. My tears now are for your sweet little girl, your...
- 12/28/2018
- by Sean Burch
- The Wrap
Ktla anchors and reporters are sharing heartfelt tributes to Chris Burrous, Ktla 5’s Morning News reporter and anchor who died Thursday at 43.
Anchor Dayna Devon, who worked with Burrous on weekends, tearfully remembered her colleague as “a true genius..he just got it.” You can watch the video above.
Christina Pascucci wrote on Instagram, “This morning he was supposed to be sitting next to me.” “I keep thinking ‘what would Chris do’ in this situation,” Pascucci wrote. “Chris, we will do our best to honor you today and always in every assignment, but nobody does it like you.”
Anchor Chris Schauble tweeted that Burrous was a multi-faceted talent. “No one has his amazing range. Unmatched as a proud husband & father. Right now he’s telling the angels where to find the best food.”
.@chrisburrous is the hardest working/most talented person @ktla.
Anchor Dayna Devon, who worked with Burrous on weekends, tearfully remembered her colleague as “a true genius..he just got it.” You can watch the video above.
Christina Pascucci wrote on Instagram, “This morning he was supposed to be sitting next to me.” “I keep thinking ‘what would Chris do’ in this situation,” Pascucci wrote. “Chris, we will do our best to honor you today and always in every assignment, but nobody does it like you.”
Anchor Chris Schauble tweeted that Burrous was a multi-faceted talent. “No one has his amazing range. Unmatched as a proud husband & father. Right now he’s telling the angels where to find the best food.”
.@chrisburrous is the hardest working/most talented person @ktla.
- 12/28/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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