Kelly Bates Out at WJAR NBC 10

Kelly Bates Out at WJAR NBC 10

Kelly Bates, the weekend sunrise forecaster at WJAR NBC 10, is out. 

Bates took to social media Tuesday morning to make the following announcement. 

So friends. This is it. I wanted to let you know that I am no longer employed by NBC10. If you know anyone who may be looking for a public relations expert with great oral and written skills, please send them my way! 

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Thank you for everything over the nearly 20 years of having the privilege of being a trusted person in the community. It has been one hell of a ride!

 

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According to her Twitter page, she has AMS & NWA broadcast meteorologist. WJAR has removed Bates’ bio from its website.

In 2011, WJAR had demoted Bates from the morning show only to have reversed course after viewers complained.

WJAR is owned by Sinclair Broadcasting Group -- the company has been tied to a number of political controversies.

This story was first published 9/7/21 12:35 PM