Longtime anchor Lynette Romero's abrupt exit from KTLA kicked off a hectic week that ended with the firing of her former co-anchor, Mark Mester.
left the “Morning” program for a different show. Romero’s departure was the tipping point for some viewers.Management offers a recorded goodbye
At the top of the 8 a.m. show, Mester ignored the script and launched into an emotional speech, criticizing the station’s handling of Romero’s exit and apologizing to viewers on behalf of the station. “What viewers experienced was rude, it was cruel, it was inappropriate, and we are so sorry,” Mester said of the Sept. 14 announcement.
During the exchange with management, Mester allegedly yelled obscenities that could be heard by other staffers in the newsroom. The suspension spurred further vitriol toward the station and praise for Mester, whom viewers saw as advocating for Romero.
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