Ryan Schmelz is leaving WTVQ just three months after being named weekend anchor.
Schmelz joined the Lexington, Ky. ABC affiliate in January 2018.
“Thank you Kentucky for the unbelievable time,” Schmelz wrote on Facebook. “I’m moving back to Maryland next week. Please let me know any restaurant suggestions or bucket list things to do here in the Bluegrass! Also, if any of my Kentucky friends need furniture, let me know!”
He announced the news on Twitter as well:
BIG NEWS: This will be my last week at @ABC36News. My last day on the anchor desk will be this Sunday. Thank you everyone for allowing me to tell your stories. Please join me this weekend! Also, please send restaurant suggestions! #Kentucky pic.twitter.com/hcUrFbL8UT
— Ryan Schmelz (@rschmelztv) June 19, 2019
He was named to the anchor desk in March:
BIG NEWS: I'll be taking over as the weekend anchor for @ABC36News starting this weekend! I hope you'll join us at 6:30 and 11 on Saturdays and Sundays. pic.twitter.com/cO625sW0lX
— Ryan Schmelz (@rschmelztv) March 9, 2019