12 News Anchors Who Vanished After Getting Fired | Then and Now 2026

For years these news anchors were the trusted faces you welcomed into your living room every single night, and then one day they were simply gone. In this one we look at what really happened to twelve of them, from Connie Chung and Paula Zahn to Kathleen Sullivan, Campbell Brown, Melissa Francis and Rene Syler, and where each of them ended up once the cameras were switched off. Some were told they were too old. Some found out minutes before going live. And a few walked away and built something far bigger than the anchor desk they lost. This is a then and now story about talent, and the quiet ways the industry moves people out, told with a lot of empathy for the women and men who lived it. If you grew up watching these broadcasts you will recognize almost every name here. Take a moment to see how their stories turned out, and tell me in the comments which firing you think was the most unfair. If you enjoy these, consider subscribing for more. Chapters: 00:00 - Where Are They Now? 01:25 - KATHLEEN SULLIVAN 03:10 - ANNA FORD 04:45 - JESSICA ROWE 06:30 - MELISSA FRANCIS 08:02 - CAMPBELL BROWN 09:32 - AARON BROWN 11:20 - RENE SYLER 13:08 - CHRISTINE CRAFT 14:51 - PAULA ZAHN 16:26 - SUE SIMMONS 18:02 - LISA LAFLAMME 19:59 - CONNIE CHUNG 21:40 - CONCLUSION DISCLAIMER: This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only. It is based on publicly available information and reputable news sources. Any opinions expressed are personal interpretation and commentary, not statements of fact. #NewsAnchors #ThenAndNow #WhereAreTheyNow