hirings and firings
Ken Jennings breaks his silence on Mayim Bialik's 'Jeopardy!' firing
December 27, 2023 | 9:37amJennings said he was "delighted" to land the full-time gig after Bialik –– who had co-hosted the syndicated game show with him since last year –– was ousted.
Erica Mena apologizes for 'insensitive' racial slur that got her fired from 'Love & Hip Hop'
September 12, 2023 | 11:47amThe reality star faced backlash from fans after calling her co-star Spice a "monkey" during a heated argument.
'Top Chef' John Tesar out at own eatery after three months following altercation
September 1, 2023 | 9:51pmThe restaurant, Knife Modern Steak, is located at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott in Dana Point, California where hospitality workers are on strike.
CNN's Chloe Melas jumps ship to NBC, expected to join the 'Today' show
August 17, 2023 | 6:07pmThe entertainment correspondent joined CNN in 2016 and leaves amid the fallout from a string of corporate dramas including the ousters of network bosses Jeff Zucker and Chris Licht.
Ousted CNN boss Chris Licht shows up in Africa
August 17, 2023 | 5:40pmSavanna spies tell us that Licht —- who has very publicly fired in June after a disastrous stint as the head of CNN —- has spent his summer on safari.
Ryan Seacrest named Pat Sajak's replacement on 'Wheel of Fortune'
June 27, 2023 | 12:53pmSajak announced on June 12 that he was retiring, tweeting in part, "I've decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last."
Pregnant Stassi Schroeder: My babies are 'bad omens' for 'Vanderpump Rules'
June 16, 2023 | 9:44am"My first pregnancy, I got canceled. ... My second pregnancy, Scandoval," the former reality star said Thursday night at The Paramount in Huntington, NY.
Raquel Leviss admits her future on 'Vanderpump Rules' is 'in question' after Scandoval
June 1, 2023 | 1:37pmShortly after filming the reunion in March, Leviss checked into a long-term mental health facility to. She appears to still be at the center.
Mike Marza is poised to replace fired anchor Ken Rosato at WABC 7
May 23, 2023 | 7:12pmThe incoming anchor, whose wife also works in TV, already works at the New York City station as a general assignment reporter and a weekend co-anchor.
Inside anchor Ken Rosato's last days at WABC leading to hot mic ouster
May 18, 2023 | 4:02pmThe station allegedly favored co-anchor Shirleen Allicot over Rosato, and the duo had different work styles. Sources told us the newsroom is divided over his firing.
The hot-mic insult aimed at fellow anchor that got ABC7's Ken Rosato 'immediately fired'
May 15, 2023 | 3:05pmAn insider told us Rosato was allegedly caught on a hot mic referring to his "Eyewitness News" co-anchor as a four-letter word.
ABC 7 anchor Ken Rosato 'immediately fired' over hot-mic remark
May 12, 2023 | 7:54pmThe anchor's colleagues were informed by brass on Friday that he would not be returning, we're told, and the station has wiped his bio from its website.
How Kaitlan Collins, Poppy Harlow addressed Don Lemon's firing on CNN
April 25, 2023 | 11:15amLemon was fired Monday after nearly 17 years at the news network following a string of controversies on air and behind the scenes.
'Stunned' Don Lemon fired by CNN after sexism scandal: 'Larger issues at play'
April 24, 2023 | 12:35pm"At no time was I ever given any indication that I would not be able to continue to do the work I have loved at the network," he said in...
F. Murray Abraham fired from 'Mythic Quest' for sexual misconduct: report
April 17, 2023 | 12:24pmRolling Stone reported Monday that at least two complaints led to the "White Lotus" star's removal from the Apple TV+ series.
Tyra Banks leaving 'Dancing With the Stars' after 3 seasons: 'It's time'
March 17, 2023 | 7:00amThe model announced Thursday that she is shifting her focus to her ice cream business, SMiZE & DREAM, which she launched in 2021.
Andy Cohen addresses Raquel Leviss' future on 'Vanderpump Rules' after affair
March 6, 2023 | 2:46pmViewers called on Cohen and Bravo to oust Leviss from the reality show after her entanglement with Tom Sandoval, which led to his breakup from Ariana Madix.
Billy Bush: T.J. Holmes, Amy Robach should start their own show after ABC firing
March 3, 2023 | 11:05am"I think they should work together," the "Extra" host said of the ousted "GMA3" co-anchors. "I think they do a great job."
Chris Cuomo: 'I was going to kill everybody and myself' after CNN firing
February 15, 2023 | 12:17pmThe ousted journalist admits he was "knocked sideways" after he was fired by CNN in 2021, and is now in therapy to deal with the aftermath.
Mary Cosby returning to 'RHOSLC' in friend role amid cast shakeup
February 1, 2023 | 6:01pm"Mary was grateful for the time away from the cameras, but she seems ready to get back in the mix," a source told Page Six of the preacher who skipped...