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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GEORGIA97
December 28th, 2010
8:35 am
Suchita Vadlamani = epic boobs
Good riddance
December 28th, 2010
8:38 am
That show was GHETTO and had no class. Just like 50% of the idiots here in Atlanta.
ashley
December 28th, 2010
8:54 am
Suchita is a beautiful lady but she “downplayed” her beauty by always wearing her hair up. I never saw her have it down until the day they showed her doing a dance. In my opinion she is a much better newscaster than Mark – he is very silly at times.
And a partridge in a pear tree
December 28th, 2010
8:55 am
They never should have changed the format (all news no fun). Suchita was smart to leave the sinking ship. She will find bigger and better. Guess I’ll start watching the Today Show again.
Jason
December 28th, 2010
8:56 am
“Watching the news stations in Atlanta makes me long for New York, Chicago professionalism.”
Didn’t a New York anchorwoman just make up a story about being raped in Central Park? So professional. Face it, local news in any city consists of mawkish fluff pieces, fear mongering, T&A (i.e., Vadlamani), and, in Fox’s case, promoting sh*tty network shows ad nauseum.
Jazzy Girl
December 28th, 2010
8:57 am
@ Scott why don’t you change your name..you dumb douche bag!! Mark is a fine intellegent man. Quit HATING hater!!!
Common Sense
December 28th, 2010
9:01 am
Reality bites, of course you knew both of your parents. They were RELATED!
Kimi
December 28th, 2010
9:08 am
I enjoyed the Fox 5 morning group’s chemistry and liked Suchita. Wishing her the best in the future and hope she lands on her feet elsewhere.
King Arthur Blank
December 28th, 2010
9:13 am
Suchita is hotter than August in Atlanta. She was the only reason I turned on that show. Her co-host (Mark “Something”) was nothing short of a stooge and it obvious as to why he was even on the show.
Mike
December 28th, 2010
9:14 am
First Dagmar, now Suchita! They happen in three’s, watch out Tracy and Jennifer. All the hot looking girls on local TV are leaving. And you wonder why I watch Fox News Channel!
Motocross Survivor
December 28th, 2010
9:23 am
Me say Kapookna is a chutney breath…then again, maybe it just hates European Americans. I say Kapookna is also a leech.
KSwiss
December 28th, 2010
9:26 am
Suchita was good at her job. She wasn’t there to be prom queen. Oh, and rex and savannah c -where do you keep your sheets? BTW…Is nathan deal in charge of Fox 5 morning programming now – I thought he was govenor – elect?
Hottie
December 28th, 2010
9:29 am
Sure hope Jeff Hill doesnt leave too….he is eye candy.
hmmm ....
December 28th, 2010
9:34 am
The one thing I did like about Fox 5 is their morning news show, don’t watch much else on Fox.
Suchita did seem a bit stuck up and I always wondered if Mark acted extra silly to liven things up a bit, because Jeff Hill isn’t much fun either. Cheryl & Mark are the ones who joke around most.
Back to GMA for me. Only reason I watched Fox anyway is because for awhile they were the only local early morning news show on the air in Atlanta.
Motocross Survivor
December 28th, 2010
9:34 am
Sucheecha (sp?) did seem a little uppity for an Indian low latituder. Her family heritage is bathing in the Ganges.
Roger
December 28th, 2010
9:35 am
I know the lay of the land at WAGA. Suchitha was a pilliow princess who wanted to come in and read the prompter, look pretty, associate with the local hip-hop community and if your not a celebrity have nothing to do with you. She is one of the approximately 110 people let go by WAGA in the past year and a half. Many of whom were behind the scenes but contributed much nonetheless. This is no great loss. Eye candy can always be replaced !
Pamela
December 28th, 2010
9:46 am
“Don’t worry Nathan Deal will help us” We all know what you are so we are not surprised that you said that.
Chris
December 28th, 2010
10:47 am
Personally, I would like to see Ken Cook and his bad hair piece gone.
rojer
December 28th, 2010
10:54 am
I like the show and am sorry shes leaving. Dont need news in the AM anyway… just a laugh and a weather report to get me up and on my way.
Pa Ma
December 28th, 2010
10:54 am
I like Mark. At first NOT, but he’s a really funny guy.
Steve
December 28th, 2010
11:02 am
I said it last night and I’ll say it again….we need more feldman!! Ditch the Vipir and wake up with me everyday. Post your support here!
falcon fever!!!!!
December 28th, 2010
11:02 am
I will truly miss you Sachita!! Good luck in the future!! Question: Where is Mark, Jeff and Karen?????
nparry
December 28th, 2010
11:03 am
Eight and a half years was too long a time to deliver news and gossip to a bunch of hicks, racists and slow talkers in rhis town. In any case, all four stations have less than stellar talent on their morning shows, whatever skin color they may be. Linda, you’re an unmitigated fool!
dg
December 28th, 2010
11:07 am
First Dagmar now Suchita….whos next? Maybe the ‘wiz-o-meter’ can point us in the right direction. At least they still have ken cook….atlanta’s best weatherman
can't think of anything clever
December 28th, 2010
11:09 am
“Sucheecha (sp?) did seem a little uppity for an Indian low latituder. Her family heritage is bathing in the Ganges.”
WAHHAHAHAAHHAHA that’s just plain cruel
Ralph
December 28th, 2010
11:11 am
She is hot, Fox’s loss!
It's a toss up
December 28th, 2010
11:11 am
@ YourPoliticalAnimal
I think, it would be a toss up between Ms. Vadlamani and Ms. Dagmar regarding the beauty title.
With Ms. Vadlamani, I would get a very spiritually centered and friendly vibe during her broadcasts. With Ms. Dagmar, I would get a down to earth yet personable feeling from her broadcasts. Either way, both women came off as winners to me. May success follow Ms. Vadlamani where ever she goes.
Stevereeno
December 28th, 2010
11:15 am
The whole staff needs to go, especially the female clown doing traffic and weather!!
Snarky404
December 28th, 2010
11:24 am
What about the black guy with no eyebrows?? Freebasing accident gone bad??
Sore
December 28th, 2010
11:29 am
Suchita, GET IN MY BELLY!!!
D Fields
December 28th, 2010
11:33 am
She was very good, hate to see here leave. Hope to see her on another
network. She did add class and personality to the show and will on
her next adventure. You go girl !!!!!!!!
Linda
December 28th, 2010
11:35 am
nparry- your mother never told you not to call another person a fool? I am agreeing with your statement too long for her to have been here, should have left long ago. As far as racist and your town remarks, why if you think so disparagingly about a city do you continue to stay?
Inman Park Boy
December 28th, 2010
11:35 am
No loss; she was so not Atlanta.
Angel
December 28th, 2010
11:45 am
@Reality Bites get over it Strohm Thurmond and the rest of your crew (d e a d) (color purple voice) period. Racism is alive and well I see. I am black, yes, I know who both my parents are. (1). Wharton Grad(mother)( 2). Lincoln University Grad @18(father) very high I.Q. When we werent paying taxes we were picking cotton for Free. Now never like the chick she was very cold and obviously she didnt like Mark. Mark is funny, handsome and speaks very well, You all mentioned everything except gay. Now that covers all of your ignorant stereo types and racist rants!!!!! Happy Kwanzaa reality really bites!
Motocross Survivor
December 28th, 2010
11:49 am
@Hottie
Not all women see Jeff Hill the way you do. My wife thinks he looks like a rat. When she said it, I said ‘ya know, I think I see it,’ though I’d never thought of it prior.
As far as Grampa “Mr. Snowperson” Ken Cook, I keep hoping for the old fart to call it a day.
I think the best weather guy in town is that little guy Steve (?) Milone on Channel 2. He seems intelligent and does a good job. I’d like to see him replace Burns and the old plastic Minton more.
BlacksRuinEverything
December 28th, 2010
11:49 am
Blacks and Mexicans are the only ones on the news. Be it murder, rape, robbery or any number of violent crimes. I mean can’t we all just act civil (white) for one day? crime would drop to nothing. Suchita was great! And crazy hot! Good luck!
I Miss Wolfman Jack The Only True DJ
December 28th, 2010
11:51 am
Next Should Be Mark Hayes–Karen (whatever her name is this month) Ken The Dud Rodriquez-That Fat Cheryl White–Ken Cook. Heck only keep Joanne & The other White weather guy. REPLACE everyone ELSE…Carver can’t give a report without his hands as well as graham…Amen
Linda
December 28th, 2010
11:51 am
Angel, funny about the gay remark. My husband (black) has told me before he thinks Mark is gay.
John
December 28th, 2010
11:51 am
Good Luck to Suchita no matter where she goes and what she does. I was not a big morning viewer of channel 5 so i didn’t watch her very much but I still wish her the best.
Motocross Survivor
December 28th, 2010
11:52 am
Oops, Milone is on WAGA. I still like him though. Brad Nitz on 2 is also good.
Angel
December 28th, 2010
11:52 am
@Common Sense thank you for that! @ Motor Cross Survivor please with the cultural disrespect, but I know you cant help it, this is your only outlet out of the trailer park, huh?
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December 28th, 2010
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Finally
December 28th, 2010
11:56 am
Reading her bio, I am suprise she was here as along as she was.
After reading what she has done in the past, I think what she was doing here would have
bored her to tears
Motocross Survivor
December 28th, 2010
11:56 am
@I Miss Wolfman Jack The Only True DJ
About the hand gestures during news reading….haven’t you noticed they all do that now. It’s funny as hell. I think the silly industry thinks the viewer “relates” more to the news bozo when they use the hands…like a “friend” talking to a friend. LOL.
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Bob the Builder
December 28th, 2010
12:01 pm
I can’t believe this many people actually watch local news, much less Good Morning Atlanta. What are you: housewives, laid off, students skipping school? Really, who is home at that time?
Motocross Survivor
December 28th, 2010
12:02 pm
@Angel Ah, a trailer park insult! I’m impressed!! Keep ‘em coming sweetie. But don’t neglect the snaggle teeth and cars-on-blocks-in-yard insults. They don’t wanna be left out.
Oh Yeah
December 28th, 2010
12:04 pm
Is there anyway I can get Suchita’s number?
Linda
December 28th, 2010
12:06 pm
I work from home….
Really Bree
December 28th, 2010
12:09 pm
I did notice Suchita didn’t look happy the last few days but I thought maybe she wasn’t feeling well. Not that she look incredibly excited about anything ever. I just hope the person replacing her vibes well with Mark. He seems like a genuine down-to-earth guy. I turn the tv to Fox 5 every night before going to bed. But I watch it mostly because of traffic and weather. I leave out early so I need to know what’s going on before heading out the door. The crew seemed okay…no complaints from me. I wish Suchita the best.
To all the negative bloggers: It makes me sad to know my children go to school with some of your children. And it makes me shake my head that people think like some of you.