wabceyewitness 818 Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 I believe Sandra's been there longer. I know this sounds bad, but that recent lawsuit and allegations tell me Michelle could be at a disadvantage for the possible promotion. The lawsuit claims discrimination against white men; not sure how that affects Michelle Charlesworth Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15868-lori-stokes-leaves-wabc/page/8/#findComment-184007 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVNewsLover 779 Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 The lawsuit claims discrimination against white men; not sure how that affects Michelle Charlesworth The FTVLive article said that he "filed a complaint with the New York State Division of Human Rights". That's not a lawsuit. Also, the article referenced "not white, not Caucasian, not men" which is a bit ambiguous. Does she discriminate only against people who meet all three of those, or is one sufficient? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15868-lori-stokes-leaves-wabc/page/8/#findComment-184025 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainave 606 Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Let us not forget that if she were still alive, Lisa Colagrossi would have likely been a top contender for the role as well. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15868-lori-stokes-leaves-wabc/page/8/#findComment-184035 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabceyewitness 818 Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 The FTVLive article said that he "filed a complaint with the New York State Division of Human Rights". That's not a lawsuit. Also, the article referenced "not white, not Caucasian, not men" which is a bit ambiguous. Does she discriminate only against people who meet all three of those, or is one sufficient? Read the NY Daily News article, not the FTV Live summary. "It's more or less because (Lamattina) is a white dad that she has a problem with him," Rosenberg [the staffer's lawyer] claimed. In any case - lawsuit, complaint, or whatever aside -- Michelle Charlesworth surely is the top contender for the job, at least in my book. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15868-lori-stokes-leaves-wabc/page/8/#findComment-184039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad 325 Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 So now that we are in September, does anyone know where Lori's headed next or is she done with the TV Business altogether? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15868-lori-stokes-leaves-wabc/page/8/#findComment-184048 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainave 606 Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 In a Facebook Live video this morning, Michelle said a decision has been reached about who will replace Lori. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15868-lori-stokes-leaves-wabc/page/8/#findComment-184052 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nynewslover 277 Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 So now that we are in September, does anyone know where Lori's headed next or is she done with the TV Business altogether? I remember Sandra Bookman saying at some point that "well be seeing Lori again real soon" Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15868-lori-stokes-leaves-wabc/page/8/#findComment-184054 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nynewslover 277 Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 In a Facebook Live video this morning, Michelle said a decision has been reached about who will replace Lori. I assume that an official announcement will be made by Monday or Tuesday? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15868-lori-stokes-leaves-wabc/page/8/#findComment-184070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kshow 166 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 In a Facebook Live video this morning, Michelle said a decision has been reached about who will replace Lori. Probably means she's getting the job, why would she comment on it if she wasn't taking the job... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15868-lori-stokes-leaves-wabc/page/8/#findComment-184076 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtens 0 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Probably means she's getting the job, why would she comment on it if she wasn't taking the job... Based on a Facebook live video from today, it seems like Michelle won't be getting the job. My guess is Shirleen will be Ken's co-anchor. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15868-lori-stokes-leaves-wabc/page/8/#findComment-184099 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad 325 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Yeah on Lori's instagram account no hints at all of what she could be doing next haha. Though it still says "New York TV Personality" on her Instagram account so maybe she's still staying in New York doing something for the area. We shall see! And as for Michelle Charlesworth, it makes sense for her to take the spot, she's really fun in the mornings and it would make sense for Toni Yates to take her spot in the weekend mornings as well to solidify the team. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15868-lori-stokes-leaves-wabc/page/8/#findComment-184100 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsjunker95 28 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 http://tunedinnyc.com/2017/08/23/morning-anchor-shakeup-at-wnywchannel-5/ Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15868-lori-stokes-leaves-wabc/page/8/#findComment-184102 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainave 606 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 More honesty from Michelle in a Facebook Live video from about an hour ago: "I don't think I'm replacing Lori. I think they're gonna make the announcement soon, but it's not for me to do. But thank you for your votes of confidence... I love what I do and I love it here and I love my family and I love my schedule and I love Rob Nelson and Amy Freeze." She also said that she won't be filling in this week and is looking forward to sleeping in, as doing so requires her to wake up at 2 a.m. So, looks like it's not going to be Michelle after all... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15868-lori-stokes-leaves-wabc/page/8/#findComment-184103 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabceyewitness 818 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 More honesty from Michelle in a Facebook Live video from about an hour ago: "I don't think I'm replacing Lori. I think they're gonna make the announcement soon, but it's not for me to do. But thank you for your votes of confidence... I love what I do and I love it here and I love my family and I love my schedule and I love Rob Nelson and Amy Freeze." She also said that she won't be filling in this week and is looking forward to sleeping in, as doing so requires her to wake up at 2 a.m. So, looks like it's not going to be Michelle after all... If not Michelle.. then Sandra or Shirleen? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15868-lori-stokes-leaves-wabc/page/8/#findComment-184106 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nynewslover 277 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 If not Michelle.. then Sandra or Shirleen? My money is on Shirleen. Maybe Diana gets the noon? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15868-lori-stokes-leaves-wabc/page/8/#findComment-184107 Share on other sites More sharing options...
anchorman 94 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 It should be Michelle, but it'll be Shirleen. I'm sure I'll get flack for this but it's the truth: there's no way Camille Edwards would replace a minority woman (Lori) with a white woman (Michelle.) This is simply based on Camille's long track record. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15868-lori-stokes-leaves-wabc/page/8/#findComment-184122 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eat News 4745 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 It should be Michelle, but it'll be Shirleen. I'm sure I'll get flack for this but it's the truth: there's no way Camille Edwards would replace a minority woman (Lori) with a white woman (Michelle.) This is simply based on Camille's long track record. She will put David Duke in that spot if it saves her money...and keeps them from renegotiating another contract. ABC stations just took a decent hit with the Heather Ishimaura case (settlement) in San Francisco...that will be millions. I'm sure ABC hopes that the Lisa Congrassi death don't bite them in the ass also. It's about money first...race and length of tenure don't matter right now. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15868-lori-stokes-leaves-wabc/page/8/#findComment-184133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nynewslover 277 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 It should be Michelle, but it'll be Shirleen. I'm sure I'll get flack for this but it's the truth: there's no way Camille Edwards would replace a minority woman (Lori) with a white woman (Michelle.) This is simply based on Camille's long track record. I have to agree with you here. Shirleen is a good anchor, however there is little chemistry with Ken. If you watch Facebook live, especially, she often times runs off or is doing something else. I would love to see Sandra get it if Michelle isn't. I also have to admit there have been times where Diana has anchored with Ken and they were awesome (I KNOW they aren't being paired together, just stating an opinion) But let's all be real.. Lori was the absolute best in the morning, not gonna be easy to replace Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15868-lori-stokes-leaves-wabc/page/8/#findComment-184135 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabceyewitness 818 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 It's official. Shirleen is the new morning anchor. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15868-lori-stokes-leaves-wabc/page/8/#findComment-184190 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningNews 1448 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 http://tunedinnyc.com/2017/08/23/morning-anchor-shakeup-at-wnywchannel-5/ With all due respect, I really do wonder how well they believe an all female 5 hour morning program will do... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15868-lori-stokes-leaves-wabc/page/8/#findComment-184194 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVNewsLover 779 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 It's official. Shirleen is the new morning anchor. Did they make an announcement this morning? She was on at noon today but was anything said about whether she'll continue there? Honestly, while she may have not been the best fit, she made the most sense. Prior to Lori leaving they had 8 weekday anchors (3 males, 5 females). For a company trying to cut back, reducing the weekday count to 7 and adding more shows to those anchors duties makes more sense. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15868-lori-stokes-leaves-wabc/page/8/#findComment-184205 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nynewsnerd 0 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 I caught the tail end of the check in with GMA, when Robin mentioned Shirleen taking up the early morning shows. Ken and Shirleen also discussed the decision on Facebook. I would have preferred Michelle myself but I do understand the reasoning and at least Shirleen interacted warmly with Ken on FB this morning. Hopefully the lack of chemistry is just a matter of them getting to know each other better. I haven't seen anything about whether Shirleen will continue co-anchoring the noon broadcast. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15868-lori-stokes-leaves-wabc/page/8/#findComment-184207 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabceyewitness 818 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Did they make an announcement this morning? She was on at noon today but was anything said about whether she'll continue there? Honestly, while she may have not been the best fit, she made the most sense. Prior to Lori leaving they had 8 weekday anchors (3 males, 5 females). For a company trying to cut back, reducing the weekday count to 7 and adding more shows to those anchors duties makes more sense. Ken announced it on his 7am Facebook Live. I wondered also about her noon duties. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15868-lori-stokes-leaves-wabc/page/8/#findComment-184212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoseRM303 171 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 http://www.adweek.com/tvspy/shirleen-allicot-upped-to-co-anchor-of-wabc-mornings/194329 Going by this it appears Shirleen will continue as noon co-anchor as well. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15868-lori-stokes-leaves-wabc/page/8/#findComment-184236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nydem2015 52 Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Weren't Ken and Lori taken off the noon newscast due to the long hours they worked? QUOTE="JoseRM303, post: 190144, member: 2411"]http://www.adweek.com/tvspy/shirleen-allicot-upped-to-co-anchor-of-wabc-mornings/194329 Going by this it appears Shirleen will continue as noon co-anchor as well. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15868-lori-stokes-leaves-wabc/page/8/#findComment-184297 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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