LA News Director Sacked

This will come as no surprise to FTVLive readers….

Multiple sources tell FTVLive that The Firm’s KTTV has bounced News Director Kris Knutsen.

Back in September of 2016, FTVLive was the FIRST to tell you that the Fox O&O had hired Knutsen across the street at KTLA.

Just over a year into her reign as ND, Knutsen fired popular morning Anchor Steve Edwards and the station has been on a downward spiral ever since.

Back in June of this year, FTVLive told you in a Patron Only story that Knutsen was seen at KNBC pitching for the Assistant News Director job.

We told you that her days were numbered at KTTV and it appears that number has come up.

Sources tell FTVLive that other news managers will be leaving the station as well. Also, look for more talent shake ups as well.

It looks like brand new General Manager Bill Lamb is looking to make changes and Knutsen is one of his first. He also has cracked down on how talent dresses on air.

It is likely that it will take a lot more than this to get KTTV back on track.

Stay tuned…

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