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NFL Network has reportedly laid off four on-air personalities, including Andrew Siciliano, Melissa Stark, James Palmer, and Will Selva, as part of a cost-cutting effort. The network's morning show, "Good Morning Football," is also relocating from New York to Los Angeles. These changes may be related to a potential equity swap with ESPN, which would give ESPN control of NFL Network and other NFL Media assets.
NFL Network continues to trim its on-air personalities, with Melissa Stark, Andrew Siciliano, James Palmer, and Will Selva among those let go as part of cost-cutting measures, while the network evaluates its talent roster for the upcoming seasons. The move comes amid talks of a potential sale of NFL Media assets, including the network, to ESPN in an equity swap.
ESPN has announced layoffs of on-air personalities, including Suzy Kolber, Jalen Rose, and Jeff Van Gundy, as part of cost-cutting measures. The network stated that it needed to reduce expenses in the area of commentator salaries. About 20 commentators were laid off, and some contracts will be renegotiated at reduced salaries or allowed to expire. This move comes as ESPN's parent company, Disney, faces financial challenges due to declining traditional television viewing and struggles with its streaming services.
ESPN has laid off around 20 on-air personalities, including David Pollack, Jalen Rose, and Jordan Cornette, who have taken to social media to express their gratitude and uncertainty about the future. Other personalities affected by the cuts include Suzy Kolber, Max Kellerman, Jeff Van Gundy, Keyshawn Johnson, and Matt Hasselbeck.
ESPN is undergoing a companywide shakeup, resulting in the layoff of as many as 20 on-air employees, including longtime anchor Suzy Kolber, NBA commentators Jeff Van Gundy and Jalen Rose, college basketball analyst LaPhonso Ellis, "First Take" and "Around the Horn" contributor Max Kellerman, NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young, NFL Draft analyst Todd McShay, and ESPN anchor Ashley Brewer. The layoffs are part of Disney's cost-cutting measures, with about 7,000 employees expected to lose their jobs.
Live 105, the Bay Area's much beloved alternative station, returned to the airwaves after being pulled off two years ago. The station will bring back on-air personalities and resume producing special events around the Bay Area. Live 105 broadcasts on-air at 105.3 FM in San Francisco and is available to stream nationwide on the Audacy app and website.
Geraldo Rivera, co-host of Fox News's The Five, announced on Twitter that his appearances on the show this week have been canceled without explanation. Rivera shares the "liberal" seat on the show and is known for his outspoken left-leaning views. He has not appeared on the show since April 21st, which was also Tucker Carlson's last day on the network. Rivera often tweets his takes on various topics, including the network, which is rare for on-air personalities.