Major Departures Rock D-FW TV News Landscape in 2023

UPDATE: The Dallas-Fort Worth television news scene is witnessing significant changes as multiple anchors and meteorologists announce departures. With these shifts occurring throughout 2023, viewers are experiencing a dramatic reshaping of familiar faces in local broadcasting.

In a noteworthy exit, Evan Andrews, the beloved weekday morning meteorologist, announced his retirement in October after an impressive tenure of over 25 years with the station. Andrews expressed his desire to spend more time with his family in a heartfelt Facebook post, marking the end of an era for many viewers.

Another major change came from Hanna Battah, who has co-anchored weekday mornings for more than seven years. In October, she revealed her departure, and just a few months later, she confirmed her new role as co-anchor for ABC’s World News Now and Good Morning America First Look, making headlines as she transitions to a national platform.

The weekend news team also faced upheaval. Cleo Greene, a weekend morning anchor since 2018, took to social media in January to announce that her position had been eliminated. Soon after, she landed a new role as host of NBC 5’s lifestyle show.

Meanwhile, Kyle Roberts, who served as a weekend morning meteorologist for over eight years, departed the station in January. His exit was part of a series of changes affecting the station, including the elimination of Evan Anderson as a reporter and weekend morning anchor, who announced his departure in November after joining the team in 2017.

In a significant shakeup, Keenan Willard confirmed in November that he would be leaving NBC 5 for a new role at NBC Los Angeles and Telemundo 52, seeking new opportunities in a larger market.

The wave of layoffs affected multiple staff members. Nicole Baker, an evening anchor, revealed in October that she lost her job during layoffs at Paramount Skydance, the parent company of her station. Baker had been with NBC 5 for over three years.

The changes continued with Scott Padgett, who served as chief meteorologist for nearly a decade. He departed in May for a position with CBS New York’s First Alert Weather team, while Brittany Rainey, another meteorologist, left in November after four years to join Nashville’s News Channel 5.

Finally, Enrique Teutelo, an evening news anchor, left the station in June after dedicating over 11 years to the outlet, further signaling a new chapter for D-FW TV news.

These developments underscore a transformative year in local broadcasting, with viewers left to adjust to a new lineup of anchors and meteorologists. As the dust settles, audiences are eager to see who will fill the voids left by these seasoned professionals.

Stay tuned for further updates on the reshaping of D-FW television news as these transitions unfold.