Anchor Jim Watkins has been fired from New York’s WPIX.
According to FishbowlNY, Watkins, who had been with the station since 1998, was abruptly let go on Tuesday by news director Bill Carey and has been barred from the station’s offices.
Watkins had a long run as weekday evening co-anchor, alongside Kaity Tong, but moved to weekends last year when Jodi Applegate joined the station.
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>Update: Okay, not so fast. Carey is now saying that Watkins “remains employed by WPIX.” Watkins has been unavailable for comment. Read more at FishbowlNY