

The admin and gov't says mask mandates are to protect the unvaccinated The station's biggest star, Jim Gardner, announced in November that he will be retiring at the end of 2022 after 45 years.Doocy: 99% of people who are dying are unvaccinatedĭoocy: They don't want to die. Mele's pending start at 6ABC comes at a time of transition for the station, which has said goodbye in recent years to Monica Malpass, Vernon Odom, Melissa Magee, Jeannette Reyes, John Rawlins and meteorologist David Murphy. "This has been the most difficult decision I've ever made in my life, in part because I love working here and I love the people here," Mele said of her exit from "Fox and Friends." She was replaced on the show by Carley Shimkus.Īpart from her title as "Journalist Mele's Twitter bio simply states, "hoping people start treating each other with more respect." Mele said she would be focusing on her personal life and pursuing her MBA at La Salle. In subsequent years, Mele grew to be a fixture on "Fox and Friends" until she announced her departure with an emotional goodbye last October. I’ve had a heck of a day, hope you have a good one.- Jillian Mele July 23, 2018 But it is NOT your right to tell me that I am wrong abt my life. If you don’t like what I do, don’t follow, listen or watch.

I would never criticize/judge someone based off their career decisions. She pushed back against those who questioned her decision after the incident with L'Italien.
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Mele and Schmitt thought they were interviewing Kirkpatrick, but it was actually L'Italien, who used the live segment to address Trump and denounce his immigration policy until she was cut off by the show's producers.Īt times, Mele was criticized for taking a job with the conservative TV network. Barbara L'Italien, a Democrat who accepted an invitation to join the broadcast for a segment that was intended to be an interview with Arizona Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick.

In another instance, Mele and co-host Rob Schmitt were duped by Massachusetts state Sen. Kate Winslet, Will Smith capture wins at 2022 Golden Globe Awards.
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newscast Rick Williams to replace him on 6ABC LATEST: Jim Gardner anchors final 11 p.m. The station has not yet formally announced Mele's hire or indicated what her role will be. Mele, 39, now lists 6ABC as her employer on her Twitter bio and received a welcome on the social media platform from reporter Christie Ileto last week. Action News viewers in the Philadelphia area may soon see a familiar face on the air. Jillian Mele, the former "Fox and Friends" and "Breakfast on Broad" anchor, has been hired to join 6ABC as the station replenishes its talent after several veteran departures last year.
