Suchita Vadlamani has left ‘Good Day Atlanta’
Morning host Suchita Vadlamani, rumored to be leaving “Good Day Atlanta” earlier this month, has actually left the building for good on her own volition, her attorney Mark Trigg told me today.
He referred to her Facebook fan page, where she provided a brief statement:
It’s official! After a memorable 8 1/2 yrs at Good Day, it’s time for another big adventure! Join me as I take it to the next level!
Loading ...Vadlamani, through Trigg, declined to comment further. If she has plans for the near future, she is not saying.
No word yet from WAGA-TV who will replace her. Karen Graham would be the most obvious pick since she is already part of the morning team.
The station released this statement:
“Suchita Vadlamani has resigned from FOX 5 to pursue other personal interests and professional opportunities. We thank her for her contributions to the FOX 5 team over the past 8-1/2 years and wish her the very best in all her future endeavors.”
On Dec. 9, Ryan Cameron announced on V-103 that she had been fired, then retracted the statement. This fueled rumors of her impending departure. At the time, Trigg denied she was leaving though she had suspiciously cleaned up her desk at WAGA.
WAGA has recently gone through major management changes at the top. This is the first sign of more changes to come, for sure. In recent weeks, the “Good Day Atlanta” show has opted for more hard news, fewer softer features.
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By Rodney Ho, rho@ajc.com, AJCRadioTV blog
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335 comments Add your comment
dano
December 27th, 2010
6:49 pm
did you ever listen to this no talent bum pronounce her name it sounded like a 45 record being played backward with mick jagger blowing his nose…..good riddence she was terrible and arrogant and no talent bye dont let 400 hit you in the kester
NIKKI
December 27th, 2010
6:49 pm
Since Jeff has been off for the past few days, hope that doesn’t mean he is out too.
jetty
December 27th, 2010
6:52 pm
This news cast is too Boring…..Can we please get some fresh young talent, we need “Morning Eye Candy” in the morning, like CBS 46 has.
say what?
December 27th, 2010
6:56 pm
The first Indian lady is now @Fox in DC for the morning show. She is still dropping 100% caffeine drops in her eyes before every show. Someone told her that eyelash batting was cute, maybe in a club, not at 6 in the morning.
Sorry to see Suchita gone, but this is no different than every day. At least one day a week one of the four was missing. Could never depend on them to be at work daily.
Carol Sparge and Fred are OK, just that WSB could let them come in, read the news, record, ane let that video loop every 12 minutes. No need to pay a big salary for that.
OldTimer
December 27th, 2010
6:57 pm
She was and is hot. For sure, a little to intimidating to some folks.
My advice to Fox, the only way you can replace her is with a Fox.
Anything else, you’ll be eating pretzels at a bar.
grizzybear
December 27th, 2010
6:58 pm
their morning show was totally boring except for the lovely stacey!
YourPoliticalAnimal
December 27th, 2010
6:58 pm
“YourPoliticalAnimal just showed your ignorance. Second generation Indian Americans do not follow the caste system. And even the older ones don’t really follow it that much. And those who do limit may be stupid enough to limit oneself to marrying within the caste, but shaking other people’s hands has nothing to do with any kind of caste bias.”
@RalphW, I said that I was “only speculating” about why Ms. Vadlamani wouldn’t shake hands with everyone . . . forgive me for not having a Ph.D. in Indian culture and history . . . like I said, some people on blog sites can’t have a seriously mature discussion without hurling insults and engaging in name calling . . .does this reveal an inner insecurity or something more sinister??? BTW, I would give her an 8 or 9 on the eye candy scale . . . but Dagmar Mitcap on Better Mornings??? . . . definitely a 9 or 10 . . .
Ray
December 27th, 2010
6:58 pm
The problem is the shows format, not Suchita. I realize it is supposed to be an entertainment show but I tuned in a couple of times when there were major news events occuring in the city that the show competely ignored. Suchita and Mark continued with their warm and fuzzy lightweight entertainment segments.
Fish Fry Party Punch a Nerd in the Face
December 27th, 2010
6:59 pm
She and that other co-host are SO boring.
PR
December 27th, 2010
7:04 pm
Can we just get some people named Jane Smith or Tom Jones. What’s with all these imports from somewhere else. Glad she’s gone.
OldTimer
December 27th, 2010
7:06 pm
They have to go blond. no other choice.
OldTimer
December 27th, 2010
7:07 pm
A little stacked, but not too stacked. Bit of an edge.
OldTimer
December 27th, 2010
7:10 pm
I’m thinking Glee here, anybody with me?
Pickles
December 27th, 2010
7:10 pm
The other former Indian Good Day Atlanta news anchor was Gurvir Dhindsa, who is now an anchor in DC.
Motocross Survivor
December 27th, 2010
7:17 pm
The local Black Mecca morning shows are just that. I guess they figure no one but people with no cable (like me—by choice) are watching, and I suspect they’re right. I usually only tune in to see the temp and traffic info and then tune out.
dano
December 27th, 2010
7:27 pm
bummer….first dagmar midcap leaves and now this! soon there will be no smart hot women left on the atl news stations and i will have to actually read the news like the olden days…thank goodness for youporn…
Justin
December 27th, 2010
7:27 pm
@ Justin
December 27th, 2010
6:26 pm
It’s evident you are one of the idiots I was referring to since you had to use my name to post your BS.
Marietta, Ga
December 27th, 2010
7:27 pm
I liked Suchita. I thought she was cute, sophisticated, down to earth, and professional. The Good Day Morning Show will not be the same. Wishing her the best of luck and many blessings in herr future endeavors.
Luv 2 Hate Me
December 27th, 2010
7:29 pm
Sorry Bob – Watching Joanne Feldman in the morning I’ll pass. She will probably make people stop watching the show all together.
allie
December 27th, 2010
7:34 pm
i wasn’t a fan of hers anyways. maybe i will watch that morning show now………..
Theresa = Inept & Jealous
December 27th, 2010
7:34 pm
Julia, when you attempted to correct your spelling, you also should have corrected the “to” as well to “too”; or how about you not say anything again.
Hey Theresa, you should have written “how about your not saying anything”.
I guess neither English nor civics (First Amendment) was taught in your public school.
Cinna
December 27th, 2010
7:40 pm
There was an Indian cohost before Suchitha, she left to be with an older rich rancher, not Ted.
I alwys thought Fox 5 “thought” they were pulling a fast one choosing an Indian female. The whites will think she is white, black blacks and hispanics hispanic.
Mel
December 27th, 2010
7:47 pm
Oh heaven help us, NOT Stacey!! She is awful and I change the channel whenever the Road Warrior segment is on. I also hope they don’t “promote” Karen Graham Hayes or whatever her name is now.
trump
December 27th, 2010
7:48 pm
Umm… wrong, Theresa had it right! Who in the heck says “How about your not saying??” WTF? Your reading comprehension skills are sorely lacking! Let’s hope your child has a really good teacher at school! LOL!
Now go back and snort another line or two and tell Elvis Presley I said hello!
Kapoonka
December 27th, 2010
7:51 pm
I’m not surprised. Afterb watching her over the years it was clear “something” was wrong lately. I thought the week she wore her hair down was her sayonara..I could see it in her professional, but reserved demeanor. She is beautiful, more than competent at delivering the news, and she was also kind of “down to earth” goofy (which I liked!). It takes a lot to make Mark “INeedADermatoligist” Hayes look good…I’m just sayin’.
I wondered how long it would be before someone scooped her up…I picture her doing a “foodie” or fashion type show because that’s two of her passions. She’s golden though..easy on the eyes, marketable. She will be more sucessful, and it will be interesting to see where she ends up. Now she can have a normal life, and not have to get up at 2 or 3 in the morning. I can’t say I have any other reason to watch Fox5 in the morning anymore. Joanne Feldman?? Nahhhh she’s really mousey and she kinda looks like a chihuahua.
SD
December 27th, 2010
7:55 pm
Hey reality bites..you are so profound! But you are truly proof sometimes it takes two flushes.
Sam
December 27th, 2010
7:56 pm
I never cared for the Channel 5 morning crew. Now if we can just get rid of Mark. And, guys, please don’t take so long to make corrections the next time you screw up.
Jenni
December 27th, 2010
7:57 pm
Justin @ 7:27pm -
We find it amusing that someone like who is too uneducated to write in complete sentences or basic punctuation is calling other people “idiots.”
Ms. Vadlamani wouldn’t give your unintelligent self the time of day, Justin.
curious
December 27th, 2010
8:00 pm
New management, huh? I’ve seen it before. Some staffers remain loyal to the old management. So, clean house. While you’re at it, let’s put some fresh blood on the air. With the successes of Justin Bieber & Taylor Swift, you should look at the demographics of those spending money. Just in case, you don’t get it, I’m suggesting that Fox5 introduce a morning duo of 13-year-olds. Think about it. You’ll scoop the competition.
Greene Hornet
December 27th, 2010
8:01 pm
I like the Fox Morning show as that it is about the only truely good show on in the mornings for local stuff. CBS has nothing good and I’m suprised WSB hasn’t tried to do it’s own show- I know they have to air GMA, but local would be good. I’ll miss Suchita… as a viewer, I don’t know what was going on internally. I just hope the show won’t suffer and go down the tubes. I wouldn’t mind Joanne Feldman at all. I would just like someone to bring some energy…
D-Man
December 27th, 2010
8:01 pm
Well, there goes my last reason to watch the news….dam I’m going 2 miss that hottie.
SD
December 27th, 2010
8:01 pm
She Sucked………sugar coat it how you want but after reading all you losers postings , would rather watch her.
Sly Slick & Wicked
December 27th, 2010
8:07 pm
Management surely screwed up big time with this move! Fired!!!!! Lol! You have got to be kidding me!
Linda – Julia = Jealous!
Uncle Tom
December 27th, 2010
8:13 pm
Attorney? Has she been placed under a gag order or something?
Marina
December 27th, 2010
8:16 pm
Bumped into her while out shopping at the annual “Shecky’s Girls Night out” event at the Biltmore and my friend said hello .. along the lines of “oh my gosh, are you Suchita from Fox 5? you are so pretty” – Response from Suchita “Yeah..Yeah… it’s me .. now go away so I can shop”! *Direct Quote* She then pulled out a greyish top and stared speaking to herself “ooh this is cute” – VERY DISMISSIVE! So.. I’m I fan…nope! not really! and I am not the type to bash anyone without hard facts -but I had to share this. We were in no way “invading her space” actually these events are very crowded and my friend was more thrilled than the rest of us were to see a TV personality..- so BUH-BUY YOU ICE QUEEN! I prefer the genuine rapport between Mark and Jeff! They are hysterical together!
I love Lori Geary
December 27th, 2010
8:19 pm
but..I also agree with Greene Hornet…
Linda
December 27th, 2010
8:23 pm
I thought she was attractive but jealous? I saw nothing to be jealous of. I saw her with the rich and famous and with the not so famous and there was definitely a difference made in how they were approached by her. I even sent an email to Channel 5 one time mentioning how obvious this was. As an interviewer she (or anyone else for that matter) should not make a difference in their guests. I loved it the time she got overly friendly (or thought she would) with the Duchess of York when asked if she could call her “Fergie” and was promptly told to call her the Duchess.
RC
December 27th, 2010
8:29 pm
Thank God. Now get rid of the Boring black dude…
Sly Slick & Wicked
December 27th, 2010
8:34 pm
@Linda: Give it a break…….you are so jealous!
Suchita: When one door closes another door will always open! Your beauty and talent are far superior, compared to where you were working!
Now go break a leg!
deegee
December 27th, 2010
8:40 pm
It was so obvious that she was forcing something that didn’t come naturally to her. Maybe she longs to be the next Christiane Amanpour.
Is it possible to dumb down the local morning news shows any further than where they are now?
Don’t you miss Guy Sharpe?
Linda
December 27th, 2010
8:46 pm
If you knew my line of work you would certainly know I could never, ever be jealous of someone coming from the background of Indian. Now being jealous, yes of George Clooney’s girlfriend……Lucky dog!
can't think of anything clever
December 27th, 2010
8:52 pm
The morning show sucks all around. She didn’t have any chemistry with the black dude with no eyebrows. What happened to his eyebrows? Did he eat them?
Anyway, neither of them can read a teleprompter. They should consider another career–maybe accounting?? All of the accountants that I’ve met have been weird and boring. Just saying.
Good luck Suchita Llamallamaredpajama.
Fox5buff
December 27th, 2010
8:52 pm
Fire Mark Hayes, he smacks his lips toooooo much. I like Suchita, she was easy on the eyes.
Truth
December 27th, 2010
8:55 pm
Reading some of your comments it’s clear we are in the SOUTH…J.Crow please take your negativity elsewhere. Glad to see the “diversity” (as it was typed) was such a problem; oh and if you want a white news anchor so badly there are 45 other news stations you should feel free to check out. Cupid stunts the lot of you.
Rob
December 27th, 2010
9:00 pm
Dang! They let that fine @$$ woman walk out the door? She made watching that show easy, as I would get myself ready for work. Now we have to watch the weird looking Mark.
Fish Fry Party Punch a Nerd in the Face
December 27th, 2010
9:06 pm
NBC 11 alive is getting too childish for me. Ne Ne and the weather guy Chelsey can not be taken seriously. Get them off TV now.
Viewer Fox 5
December 27th, 2010
9:14 pm
I have always been a 5 viewer even before Fox.
What has happened to that station over the years I never understood what happened to Jeff Hullinger over there, glad he is back, maybe they could rehire him and Gurvir together . I liked Suchita but I’ll bet Mark will be shown the door too. Jeff Hill is boring and so is Joann Feldman. Lots of change for us Fox 5 watchers. I don’t know what to think.
Libby
December 27th, 2010
9:15 pm
I really enjoy the whole crew on Good Day Atlanta, and will miss Suchita. I wish her well.
C
December 27th, 2010
9:15 pm
Nooooo! Oh well, she was an excellent compliment to the Good Day Atlanta group and reflected the the diversity of our region. While I’ll miss her on this particular show, I am definitely looking forward to seeing her stretch “to the next level”. A unique class act who was lots of fun to hear/watch. You go, Ms. Suchita Vadlamani! Do your thing, and know that you have endeared fan base.
can't think of anything clever
December 27th, 2010
9:15 pm
Gasp! Just realized that J Crow and J Crew are 1 letter apart!!!!! Coincidence??? I think not!! No more corduroys for moi!!!