What’s next for former KTLA anchors Mark Mester and Lynette Romero

What led to the dismissal of Mark Mester?

KTLA ended by airing a pre-recorded tribute to Romero. Mester presented the segment on the KTLA Morning Show on September 17. After all, it would be his last. Before the picture aired, he spoke on the air about how the audience learned about the departure of his former co-host. Reporter of the entertainment program of the station, Sam Rubinannounced her departure during the broadcast three days before.

Regarding the statement, Mester said that “what the audience experienced was crude, violent and inappropriate.” During his monologuehe had a picture of him and Romero standing with the vice president and general manager of KTLA Janene Drafswhom he described as a “stunning woman,” flashes across the screen.

He apologized to the audience and Romero, saying she “deserves to say goodbye” and became emotional before delivering an edited tribute to his “best friend”. He also said they arranged for a plane to fly over the station with a banner reading “We love you Lynette”.

After his comments, a scandal broke out on the air. KTLA management came to the station to speak with Mester, who then “began swearing openly in the newsroom in front of other employees,” the source said, adding that “Mark was asked to leave the newsroom and he refused.” A second source confirmed the report to E! News for now Los Angeles Times confrontations between Mester and management were also reported.

Days later, KTLA fired Mester, E! The news is confirmed. The station did not comment on the reason for his dismissal.

How did Lynette Romero feel about honoring Mark Mester?

“She’s been hanging out with Mark and they remain close friends,” a top source told E! News. “She was really touched by his support on the air.”