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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ReddFoxx
December 30th, 2010
10:36 am
I didn’t watch the show much, but when I did see it, I thought Suchita was lovely, smart and intelligent! I will miss her and I wish her the very best. If Karen Graham takes her place, she needs to pay attention to her choice of clothing on the show. Since she has lost weight, she dresses a bit tacky. Karen you look great, but please…keep it neat, professional and adult-like…
Kathy in Dunwoody
December 30th, 2010
12:29 pm
Maybe Miss Sophia from V-103 can take her place now.
Ralph W
December 30th, 2010
1:15 pm
Did anyone notice the replacement guy on FOX 5 with an irritation in his throat on today’s show. I just surfed over, noticed some new anchor on the show and GOLD!!! Ha ha. THe FOX 5 crew was so barebones today that they didnt have a second person seamlessly take up where he left offf. He was left alone uncomfortably to twist awkardly in front of the camera until the camera went black for a second and then to commercial. Upon return from the ad, he makes a quick apology. Felt bad for the guy.
SSS
December 30th, 2010
2:14 pm
Nice cans Suchita Banana!
Rusty
December 30th, 2010
4:37 pm
Julia Harding she is smoking hot,her and Stacey Elgin,to qoute mr.Moby Yeah baby.
bp
December 30th, 2010
5:56 pm
I have always said that Suchita’s talent would take her far beyond Atlanta. Face it, Atlanta is just an average “international city” wanna be. Suchita belongs in better markets like New York, or L.A.. She is so “un-Atlanta”! I wouldn’t be surprised to see her on a TV series or some role where her talents can be better appreciated. The girl’s going places!
It’s your time Suchita, reach 4 the stars!
darb
December 30th, 2010
6:03 pm
ust like local employers get rid of folks not performing their duties as mngt expects, Fox 5 probably canned her for some reason, performance, ratings etc. There are not too many sacred cows in local news, but there sure are plenty of unattractive women in local tv. From what I read on this forum, this lady wasnt ugly, but i didnt watch her or her channel, and that means they are expendable in the eyes of the rating gods.
jan
December 31st, 2010
8:36 am
I really loved the show when it was Suchita, Mark, Cheryl and Jeff. I can’t stand the show with Mark and Karen..I turn it off. I wish they had let Cheryl, stay on the morning show. Cheryl seems like a friend or neighbor very easy going. Karen on the other hand just doesn’t seem to fit into morning show.
Linda
December 31st, 2010
9:02 am
After watching QVC for a short while decided to get the morning news, turned to 5 and they were saying a goodby to Suchita with a few clips. Do not know if this is the first mention of her leaving or not but they said she “resigned.”
James Ceronsky
December 31st, 2010
9:30 am
Suchita, you were always a breath of fresh air. A classy lady, with a very professional approach to your job. You will be missed. The best of luck, in what ever you deciede to do. Jim Ceronsky
Stefani
December 31st, 2010
9:48 am
Wow… sorry to see you go Suchita. Have really enjoyed the chemistry between you, Mark, Jeff and Cheryl. Can’t wait to hear of the great things that come your way.
Business_as_usual
December 31st, 2010
1:31 pm
To the people bringing race into this discussion, How bitter and insecure do you have to be about your whiteness that a story about Suchita turns into a hate fest against every other race? I think its very pitiful.
sonja
December 31st, 2010
2:33 pm
@Rex, what does color have to do with anything? Suchita was good at her job, I thought, and very beautiful. I will miss her in the morning. It doesn’t matter what color or what an anchor looks like, as long as they connect with the viewers!! And to answer your question about a white anchor, they are enough white people on tv now!!
the truth
December 31st, 2010
3:27 pm
In Lust. What the hell does rap music have to do with it. You are a racist idiot.
5 Worker
December 31st, 2010
7:14 pm
She was mean and bitter and hope she leaves ATL.
Margie & Mike
December 31st, 2010
8:20 pm
We can’t Believe the racist slurs and remarks. What’s wrong with you people? We have kids jumping off bridges, hanging themselves because someone judged them, made them ashamed of who they were. When is it going to end ,people?! You need to start following “The Golden Rule” As for Suchita, We stopped watching The Today Show when Suchita arrived @ Fox 5. Although we saw it coming,Body Language says everything. Breakfast in bed (with Suchita) will never be the same.
2020
January 1st, 2011
6:41 pm
As with many of the contributors to this blog, give credit where it is due: Suchita has done an amazing job bringing sass and class to Atlanta’s airwaves over the past 8+ years. In addition to her engaging smile and award winning personality, she had become the ad hoc spokesperson for Atlanta’s emerging multiculturalism. Anyone who can see beyond black and white in our city recognizes this and is due a standing ovation. That said, to lose her presence as a local personality will be counted as a loss though the void she will leave as the face of our cosmopolitan city may set us back decades, especially considering the abysmal gap in the local media talent pool. As she continues her ascent let us all take a moment to congratulate her on her next big adventure and thank her for countless contributions she has made to our city.
DIME
January 2nd, 2011
9:49 am
ALL THE HOUSE WIVES OF AMERICA REJOICE ( their husbands don’t have the morning eye candy ) ! Really….who still gets their news from t.v. That’s kinda like listening to talk radio and listening to someone pound the airwaves with their personal interjections and opinions to steer the listeners opinion…for whatever political cause they have been paid to represent.
Conversely, Suchita was a DIME !!!
For the readers not that have no common sense/ street sense and not from the hood ( a.k.a. Julia….LOL ). To be a DIME means, on a scale of 1 to 10 ( with 10 being the best ) she is a 10 !
darb
January 2nd, 2011
10:42 pm
good bye, good luck, and good riddance, looser.
KeepingItReal
January 4th, 2011
7:57 am
I liked Suchita alot…will miss her…but PLEASE don’t pick Karen G. to replace her…she is great and all, but we need another beautiful face to wake up to each morning…sorry Karen.
Sheila
January 4th, 2011
9:05 am
Really bummed that Suchita left Fox. Love the team and the format of the show, felt like family rather than just another stuffy news show. She will be missed and wish she (and others who leave the show) would make the announcement themselves since you become a member of the family. with that said FOX is still the best around.
Richard
January 4th, 2011
1:15 pm
I thought Suchita was a very anchor and obviously quite attractive. The current GDA crew are all very good but the new format of the show, mostly news, has ruined it. Who wants or needs 5 1/2 hours of news every morning? I think the original format worked very well. I believe that may have led to her leaving since she seemed to enjoy the entertainment portions of the show. There was another Indian host, Gurvir Dhindsa, who took over after Amanda Davis moved to news anchor. A black female host followed her and was on for 1-2 years, then Suchita came in 2002. She and her team mates did a great job and she will be missed. Good luck to her.
I would vote for Joanne Feldman as a replacement. She is personable, competent and has good on screen presence. Karen Graham is also a good choice. But who knows what this station has in mind. Certainly not the fans enjoyment.
Maureen Pence
January 4th, 2011
6:02 pm
My husband and I liked watching Suchita. I”ll miss the fact that I never saw her wear the same thing twice. Must be nice! We wish her all the best and hope her future is bright.
D.Adams
January 4th, 2011
10:40 pm
You will be greatly missed. You, Mark and Jeff made a GREAT team ! It’s their (FOX 5) loss !
Jonathan
January 4th, 2011
11:39 pm
Denise Dillon is by far the best replacement especially if they want to make the show more serious. Good looking, professional, great speaker, lovely in real life and a real journalist who can actually edit…………
FOX may also want to consider trying to get Nancy Loveland back down from Michigan as she was always a surefire ratings winner fro the show.
Tammy Lynn
January 4th, 2011
11:39 pm
I neither liked or disliked Suchita, she was just always there. I agree with most people that Mark Hayes needs to go very soon. He’s like a robot with a stuffed up nose. I think a good morning team for Atlanta would be ex-WSB tv member, Kimberly Kennedy and Jeff Hill. I like Cheryl White as well but Karen Grahm would not be a good replacement. Hope that everything goes well with Suchita though.
Melissa
January 5th, 2011
8:21 am
Suchita was a fresh face in the morning with tons of personality. How could ANYONE say anything negative against her. she will be missed!
Barbara
January 5th, 2011
8:28 am
I had to search this am…..where is she? Sad to see her go, but on to the next chapter.
She was great and always upbeat…you will be missed.
Shawn
January 5th, 2011
8:52 am
Suchita was ok – just ok. Karen Graham is annoying! She looks sickly and it is distracting. I’m tired of the Grady Doc. She’s also Irritating and seems to be seeking to be the next Sanjay Gupta type. still mixed feelings on Mark. I like Cheryl. No one asked my opinion, but there they are.
Noelle
January 5th, 2011
12:12 pm
I’m going to miss her. I wish her well. Now why is it certain people always refer to things as ghetto? There was and is nothing ghetto about that show. Julia get a life, a prayer cloth, and a grammar book.
sad viewer
January 5th, 2011
4:03 pm
Loved the format and banter between her and Mark. I’m disappointed to see her leave the morning news. Will be switching to the Today show.
DEBBY
January 5th, 2011
5:39 pm
I liked Suchita. She seemed friendly and personable. I saw at Perimeter mall a couple of days before Christmas and I said “Hey Suchita!” She said “Hi, Happy Holidays!” and we both kept going. Very beautiful classy Lady. My husband was with me and he goes “Who was that?” I said SUCHITA! I’m going to miss her smiling face in the am. The two on this morning just did not get it for me.Guess I’ll have to watch
DEBBY
January 5th, 2011
5:40 pm
Blankenship!
DEBBY
January 5th, 2011
5:43 pm
Mark & Suchita appeared to be a good team. Now FOX5 is like duh……. Ruined a good thing.
James Beard
January 5th, 2011
8:15 pm
Met her a couple of times at charity events. Very alooft and would not shake hands or make serious eye contact. She is very easy on the eyes, but made it clear not to approach her unless given permission. Also amazing how much more she “knew” about the chefs food than they did.