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ABC star Michael Rowland's exit reveals brutal truth about breakfast TV


Published on 2024-12-01 22:04:26 - Michael Jones, N@N
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  • Longtime ABC News Breakfast host Michael Rowland didn't mince words when he announced his imminent departure from the job on-air this morning.

The article discusses the departure of Michael Rowlands from ABC's "News Breakfast" after 11 years, highlighting the grueling nature of breakfast television. Rowlands, who co-hosted alongside Lisa Millar, left to spend more time with his family, underscoring the personal sacrifices required by the early morning schedule. The piece reflects on the high turnover rate in breakfast TV, with Rowlands being the latest in a series of hosts to leave due to the demanding hours, which often start before 4am. It also touches on the broader implications for the industry, suggesting that the relentless pace and early starts contribute significantly to the burnout and turnover of talent in breakfast television. The article concludes by noting that while Rowlands' exit was amicable, it reveals the "brutal truth" about the sustainability of such roles in the long term.

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