FIRED: 30 Polarizing News Anchors and Their Controversial Exits

 Tucker Carlson

Over the years, several high-profile news anchors have been removed from their positions due to a variety of controversies. Whether it was due to personal scandals, inappropriate behavior, or controversial statements, these departures have sparked debate and controversy among viewers and colleagues alike. In this article, we'll take a closer look at some of the most prominent news anchors who were fired, including Tucker Carlson, Don Lemon, Bill O'Reilly, Dan Rather, Matt Lauer, Charlie Rose, and Chris Cuomo.

We will examine the reasons behind his departure and the impact it had on his career and the media landscape as a whole. Whether you agree or disagree with his views, these firings represent a seminal moment in the history of journalism and are worth discussing. So, keep reading to know more about these controversial news anchors and their legacy.

Fox News has announced they are severing ties with right-wing extremist Tucker Carlson, who hosted the network's highly rated hour on Monday, April 24 at 8 p.m., a decision that came as a shocker to many. According to CNN, Carlson was informed of the decision on Monday morning.

Unlike traditional farewells, Carlson did not receive a final show to say goodbye to his audience. Instead, his last program on Fox News was broadcast on Friday, April 21. The announcement comes a week after the network settled a massive defamation lawsuit with Dominion Voting Systems for $787.5 million. The lawsuit was filed regarding the network's dissemination of misinformation regarding the 2020 presidential election.

During his tenure at the network, Carlson was a prominent promoter of conspiracy theories and radical rhetoric. He has often cast doubt on the legitimacy of the 2020 election and promoted unfounded conspiracy theories about COVID-19 vaccines.

Don Lemon

CNN news anchor Don Lemon was fired from his position at the network on Monday, April 24, shortly after the morning broadcast. Lemon made several comments in February 2023 about women and ageing, which were widely criticized as sexist. The incident sparked a national outcry and even led to a public rebuke from CNN CEO Chris Licht.

In a pair of dueling statements, CNN and Lemon offered contrasting views of the incident. CNN's Licht said:

CNN and Dawn have parted ways. Don will

always be a part of the CNN family,

and we thank him for his contributions

over the past 17 years. We wish him

 well and continue to encourage him

 in his future endeavours.

Meanwhile, Lemon wrote:

I am shocked After 17 years at CNN

I would have thought someone in

management would have had the

decency to tell me straight. There

was never any indication to me that

I wouldn't be able to continue doing

the work I love at the network.

TJ Holmes and Amy Roback

ABC cohost T.J. Holmes and Amy Roback began working together in 2014, eventually co-hosting GMA3: What You Need to Know in 2020. However, after the peak of the coronavirus pandemic, their on-air chemistry and off-screen outings gave rise to romance rumours. , despite their respective marriages. In November 2022, the Daily Mail confirmed their affair in a report that led to a national scandal, and further revelations about Holmes' other workplace relationships.

After a highly contentious arbitration process involving his lawyers, the ABC announced that they had decided to sever ties with the journalists in light of another Daily Mail report alleging Holmes was involved in another affair in 2015. This time a 24 year old script with the coordinator who was 13 years younger to him.

Chris Cuomo

CNN terminated anchor Chris Cuomo in 2021 because of a conflict of interest after he refused to cover sexual assault allegations against his brother, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. Although the network considered his involvement in mentoring his brother as a way to respond to the "unfair" allegations, no disciplinary action was taken at the time. However, in November, the New York attorney general's office released documents revealing that Cuomo had used his media sources to obtain information about his brother's allegations and helped Andrew prepare the statement. Was. He also communicated with a top aide about a possible future report on the alleged misconduct. As a result, Cuomo was suspended from CNN indefinitely the next day.

In December 2021, attorney Debra Katz informed CNN that her client had accused Cuomo of sexual misconduct. The woman alleged that Cuomo invited her to his office for lunch and made unwanted sexual advances that escalated into alleged assault when she rejected him. Katz claimed that the allegation led to Cuomo's termination.

On December 6, 2021, Cuomo announced that he would be leaving his program on SiriusXM. Additionally, reports surfaced that he had threatened to sue CNN to recover the $18 million remaining on his contract. Cuomo claimed that the network's president, Jeff Zucker, was aware of the details of his brother's involvement in the rescue, but Zucker denied this and said that he had reprimanded Cuomo in May for his involvement. Zucker also claimed that Cuomo had provided incomplete information to the network's senior executive team.

Matt Lauer

Matt Lauer, a longtime host of NBC's "Today" show, was fired in November 2017 following allegations of "inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace." Brooke Nevilles, an NBC News staffer, accused him of rape, and additional details emerged as recently as 2019. Lauer has denied the allegations, claiming that his conduct with Nevilles was "entirely consensual".

Bill o'Reilly