Fired ABC forecaster Rob Marciano debuts on CBS

Rob Marciano, who left ABC News in May 2024 over reported “anger” issues, has resurfaced at CBS News after weeks of speculation about his hiring.

Marciano returned to television during the October 8, 2024 edition of the “CBS Evening News” and helped with the team's coverage of Hurricane Milton.

He reported from Tampa, Florida.

Earlier in the day, CBS had Jonathan Vigliotti in Tampa on “CBS Mornings” – he was relocated to St. Petersburg Beach near Tampa that evening.

On October 7, 2024, Tom Hanson handled city reporting.

Marciano highlighted his own return to the airwaves with an Instagram post that showed him at his stand-up location and was captioned, “Back to work…be safe Florida 🙏.”

ABC fired Marciano earlier this year after sources reported that “Good Morning America” ​​forecaster Ginger Zee alerted superiors that Marciano had been feuding with producers. There were also reports that he and Zee, often seen as rivals on the ABC weather team, did not get along, and there were reports that Marciano made others uncomfortable about revealing details about his personal life.

None of these reports have been confirmed by ABC or Marciano, nor is it clear why he was fired.

It's not uncommon for TV personalities to struggle with anger or sensitivity issues, especially given the highly competitive and stressful nature of the business. Other anchors, such as former CNN anchor Don Lemon, were allowed to keep their jobs after agreeing to attend training (Lemon was eventually fired by CNN, although it was not clear whether this was directly related to his alleged behavior and his on-air commentary). which many viewed as ageist and sexist).

It's not clear whether Marciano underwent sensitivity training or whether it was even a requirement for his employment at CBS.

Marciano's hiring gives CBS, which typically ranks last among the “big three” morning and evening newscasts, a valuable resource, especially after announcing plans to launch an in-house weather unit in April 2024.

Since then, CBS has expanded its weather capabilities by opening virtual studios in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Denver and San Francisco, capable of placing meteorologists in massive 3D environments to provide forecasts (the studios will also serve others , non-weather-related purposes). ). During the Milton coverage, WCBS chief weather anchor Lonnie Quinn emerged from the studio.

CBS had also partnered with The Weather Channel to produce immersive virtual weather segments for them.

It's not immediately clear what Marciano's exact title is or what place he occupies in the network hierarchy.