Ken Rosato, a longtime anchor for ABC 7’s “Eyewitness News This Morning” in New York, has been terminated from his position following allegations that he made an offensive remark towards his co-anchor, Shirleen Allicot.
Sources exclusively revealed to Page Six that Rosato allegedly referred to Allicot using a derogatory term on a hot microphone, resulting in his immediate dismissal. This incident has garnered attention and raised questions about workplace conduct and professionalism in the broadcasting industry.
According to insider sources, Ken Rosato was not on the air when the alleged incident occurred, but his remark was inadvertently captured on an open microphone.
The offensive term reportedly used by Rosato has been described as a four-letter word, specifically the highly offensive slur directed towards women. The revelation of this incident led to his swift termination from ABC 7, as the network took immediate action in response to the offensive comment.
When approached for comment, a spokesperson for ABC declined to provide any statement on the matter. On the other hand, Ken Rosato’s representative neither confirmed nor denied the allegation, opting to remain silent regarding the specific term used.
However, the representative did address earlier speculation about racial remarks, firmly denying the existence of any such incident and emphasizing Rosato’s track record of supporting equality during his two-decade tenure at WABC.
Ken Rosato had been an integral part of the morning news program alongside Shirleen Allicot, Heather O’Rourke, and meteorologist Sam Champion. Following the incident, the station’s management chose not to disclose the exact nature of Rosato’s offensive remark to other staff members and reporters.
An internal email was sent by the general manager, informing staff that Rosato was no longer with WABC and expressing gratitude for his years of service. Furthermore, his bio and profile were removed from the station’s website, indicating a clear separation.
Source: Page 6
They love to ruin people over one word… but the Bribery family gets away with hundreds of crimes…