We all have our favorite celebrities- From Scarlett Johansson and Margot Robbie to Robert Pattinson and Chris Evans; my list is probably longer than yours. However, apart from big-shot and high-profile Hollywood stars, many are also fans of small-screen stars.
I am not talking about just TV show stars here. But of the other kind of TV stars- the news people. Let us not lie. We all have favorite newscasters and weathermen/women. For the people living in Boston, one of them was probably Zack Green at WBZ.
But what’s going on with him at WBZ? He has been missing for multiple episodes there. So, has he been fired?
Meteorologist Zack Green has been let go from his job at WBZ in Boston. On September 30, 2023, his co-workers gave him an on-air tribute. He hinted in a tweet on the same day that he was fired because the network wanted to move in a “new direction.” It hasn’t been revealed what that is yet.
What’s Going On With Zack Green At WBZ?
Zack Green is a well-known and beloved meteorologist who worked at CBS4 – WBZ- TV in Boston. The people of Boston love him, and he even went viral in 2020 in a video where he was dancing while at work.
However, recently, many noticed that he wasn’t showing up to give the usual weather/ news reports on WBZ anymore. So many were wondering what was going on with him. The answer is that Zack Green has been let go by the network after four years of working with them.
On September 30, 2023, the station celebrated his last day at the job and gave him an on-air tribute. His morning show co-workers appreciated his honesty, comedic demeanor, and willingness to get along with everyone and work hard.
Kate Merrill, his co-worker, said:
“We are saying goodbye but not without looking back. We’ve seen him take part in lots of things, and we can always count on his forecasts and weather coverage, but he’s always up for anything, always making us laugh.”
It is there that Zack hinted that he was fired from his job. He said:
“When I learned the dynamics of the show were going to shift about eight weeks ago or so, I can’t lie, it hurt… I wish we could do this for a lot longer, and I just want to thank the viewers at home for supporting me and letting me live out my dream all these years.”
But why was he let go?
Why Was Zack Green Fired From WBZ?
Zack Green took to social media on September 30, 2023, to hint that he was let go because the network wanted to move in a new direction. He posted on his Twitter/ X page:
“When I was notified that the show would be moving in a new direction, this team was there for me and then some. I cannot thank everyone enough.”
As for what that new direction is, there has yet to be an announcement regarding anything new at WBZ. However, fans online are already running wild with theories.
One Redditor on the Boston subreddit theorized that the network was playing with overlapping schedules for their reporters. They commented:
“Perhaps shifting weather reporter schedules so they overlap differently resulting in one fewer headcount.”
Another Reddit user, @claimsnthings, backed up this theory and replied:
“I noticed the weather people don’t always work the same shifts every day. Maybe they’re already experimenting with overlapping schedules.”
What Is Zack Green’s Next Job?
Zack Green hasn’t announced what he is planning on doing next. But in his farewell tweet on September 30, 2023, he said:
“What’s next is still to be seen. What I do know is I will leave this chapter with grace and gratitude. To anyone who has followed me or watched, thank you so much for your support over the years. Love you all.”
Taking a peek at Zack’s social media shows that he is currently enjoying life with his family and recently had fun with them on Halloween.
Why do you think Zack Green was let go by WBZ? Where can he go next?
Let us know what you think of this bizarre situation in the comments below.
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