New York news anchor fired over hot mic attack on co-host
The IndependentThe latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy ABC7 in New York has fired one of its morning anchors after he was allegedly caught on a hot mic attacking his co-host with a vile insult. Ken Rosato, who had served as host of the network’s Eyewitness News This Morning, was fired last week after allegedly calling co-anchor Shirleen Allicot a “c***.” Rosato was not on the air when he made the comment, but it was reportedly picked up by a hot mic. According to Page Six’s reporting, Rosato was “immediately let go” after the network became aware of his linguistic infraction against his co-host. Mr Rosato’s Twitter profile still says that he is a “9 time Emmy Award-winning major market TV news anchor!” A representative for Rosato did give a comment to Page Six on Friday, but only to deny speculation from a Page Six source that Rosato might have used a racial slur.
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