ABC weatherman Rob Marciano was fired from his role this week after a reported screaming match with a colleague, according to sources. The incident, which involved a producer from Good Morning America, was said to be the final straw for Marciano, who had a history of clashes with staff.
The tension between Marciano and his colleague, fellow meteorologist Ginger Zee, had reportedly been ongoing for years. Despite their shared passion for weather science, their personalities did not mesh well, leading to a strained working relationship.
Sources revealed that Marciano’s quick temper and oversharing about his personal life made some staff members uncomfortable. This behavior ultimately led to a ban from GMA’s studios in Times Square last year, with some attributing it to anger management issues stemming from his divorce.
Following his ban, Marciano continued to report from the field, covering extreme weather events and the solar eclipse. However, the reported shouting match with a producer was the tipping point that led to his dismissal from ABC.
Despite the controversy surrounding his departure, some colleagues defended Marciano, describing the reports about him as “vicious” and expressing their satisfaction with working alongside him.
ABC News declined to comment on the situation, and both Marciano and Zee have yet to address the incident publicly. The news of Marciano’s firing marks the end of his ten-year tenure with the network, leaving fans and colleagues alike surprised by the sudden turn of events.