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Title: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: TWCToday on October 02, 2010, 03:04:49 AM
I have it on good authority from sources at The Weather Channel that Alexandra Steele is no longer appearing on The Weather Channel. Very little information is being released internally but it appears legal action is likely by both parties.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Anistorm on October 02, 2010, 03:18:43 AM
I once told someone on this forum that I disagreed that Alex was likely laid off. I was wrong, therefore I take it back.

This is indeed devastating. I know many of you guys are huge fans of Alexandra, including Victor and Tiffany. She was also one of my favorites. I wish her all the best in what comes to her.

(http://c.imagehost.org/0633/Alexandra_Steele.jpg) (http://c.imagehost.org/view/0633/Alexandra_Steele)
Alexandra, you will be missed by all of us.  :cry3:
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: TWCToday on October 02, 2010, 03:26:28 AM
I am about 99% sure of this. Waiting on final verification from a source.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: jtmal0723 on October 02, 2010, 03:55:15 AM
(http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/9674/twcttwccja.png)
^ is what the network wants. ugh. :(

I will miss Alexandra.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: toxictwister00 on October 02, 2010, 07:27:45 AM
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^ is what the network wants. ugh. :(

I will miss Alexandra.

The network knows best because they know "everyone loves blondes with big boobs." :rolleyes:

Those bastards, they didn't even bother saying anything about it, They just let Alex disappear out of nowhere.  <_< What's even worse is they put so much emphasis into the whole "Cantore and Steele" duo thing. (sighs) Oh well I will miss her. :itsok:
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: jtmal0723 on October 02, 2010, 07:38:29 AM
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^ is what the network wants. ugh. :(

I will miss Alexandra.

The network knows best because they know "everyone loves blondes with big boobs." :rolleyes:

Those bastards, they didn't even bother saying anything about it, They just let Alex disappear out of nowhere.  <_< What's even worse is they put so much emphasis into the whole "Cantore and Steele" duo thing. (sighs) Oh well I will miss her. :itsok:
I bet you that internally, the whole "Cantore and Steele" thing (which I loved btw) was one of those "last chance" things and did the classic "not renewing the contract" deals.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on October 02, 2010, 08:04:39 AM
TWC is so  :censored: stupid how could you let someone with her spunk and sassyness go like that?

shows you TWC loves the Young and bimbo looking OCM these days.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: toxictwister00 on October 02, 2010, 08:27:04 AM
Kim better watch out, she could be next... :fear:
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: TWCmatthew on October 02, 2010, 08:58:57 AM
What the  :censored:? Every one on here, about a 1,000 users, should e-mail/facebook/twitter, etc and demand Keneely, Steele... back on TWC. Also, ask your friends and family to do that, too. NBC/TWC should listen to a few thousand of their viewers!
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Trevor on October 02, 2010, 09:06:31 AM
I'm gonna do that now, Matthew.
 

:censored: TWC! This is  :censored: ridiculous!  I am not watching this  :censored: network anymore. Final.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Trevor on October 02, 2010, 09:10:33 AM
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DEAR TWC,
I WOULD LIKE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING OCMs TO BE BACK ON TWC....BILL KENEELY, ALEXANDRA STEELE, BETTY DAVIS, AND ALL OF THE OTHER GREAT OCMs THAT YOU HAVE "LET GO" AND REPLACED WITH THESE NEW OCMs THAT HAVE NO EXPERIENCE WITH TWC. COPY AND PASTE THIS IF YOU AGREE!

:D
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Zach on October 02, 2010, 09:22:04 AM
Kim better watch out, she could be next... :fear:
Id say Vivian is on higher stake :( cuz Kim had her proposal on air and Vivian has not been in any form of advertising nor specials on TWC  :cry3:
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: wxmediafan on October 02, 2010, 09:38:24 AM
What the  :censored:? Every one on here, about a 1,000 users, should e-mail/facebook/twitter, etc and demand Keneely, Steele... back on TWC. Also, ask your friends and family to do that, too. NBC/TWC should listen to a few thousand of their viewers!
:facepalm: <<this seems to be the emotion fo this type of situation..
You're waisting your time!  How many times does it have to be said;  They are gone for good.  No amount of e-mails complaining about TWC changing in general is not going to change a thing. 

I agree with Jesse, it seems the network wants the blondes with a body, or at least a younger croud.  While I have no problem with that (as long as they know their weather), it's sad to see these knowledgable, personable meteorologists leave the network.  While I was not a fan of Alexandra, at all, it is still sad to see her 'let go,' I don't wish that upon anyone.

I really don't think we should speculate who's next to go. :no:  In some way, I think that is disrespectful to that OCM.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Mike M on October 02, 2010, 09:38:32 AM
What the  :censored:? Every one on here, about a 1,000 users, should e-mail/facebook/twitter, etc and demand Keneely, Steele... back on TWC. Also, ask your friends and family to do that, too. NBC/TWC should listen to a few thousand of their viewers!
In the words of wxmediafan, it's not gonna work.

I hate people with big boobs, so TWC is taking the wrong route. But don't let that ruin your life...
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: toxictwister00 on October 02, 2010, 09:39:58 AM
Kim better watch out, she could be next... :fear:
Id say Vivian is on higher stake :( cuz Kim had her proposal on air and Vivian has not been in any form of advertising nor specials on TWC  :cry3:

No offense, but what does her on air proposal have to do with her chances of not having her contract renewed? Both of them would be at the same risk. I only said Kim as a joke because she had blond hair up until the last year and half.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Zach on October 02, 2010, 09:40:47 AM
Kim better watch out, she could be next... :fear:
Id say Vivian is on higher stake :( cuz Kim had her proposal on air and Vivian has not been in any form of advertising nor specials on TWC  :cry3:

No offense, but what does her on air proposal have to do with her chances of not having her contract renewed? Both of them would be at the same risk. I only said Kim as a joke because she had blond hair up until the last year and half.
Didnt understand the topic amongst discussion at first. my bad  :innocent:
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Eric on October 02, 2010, 10:17:59 AM
The Weather Channel has developed an MTV mentality... and it is sickening.  Youth and appearance have taken precedence over knowledge of weather and a pleasant television manner.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Eric on October 02, 2010, 10:19:34 AM
Just for the record, Alexandra's bio page is still available on the TWC website:
http://www.weather.com/tv/personalities/Alexandra-Steele.html (http://www.weather.com/tv/personalities/Alexandra-Steele.html)
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: TWCmatthew on October 02, 2010, 10:20:13 AM
Any News Anchor, Meteorologist, Sports Person, etc... should NOT be discriminated against due to their sex appeal, but rather on their knowledge and experience on the subject. There probably are some extremely knowledgable women with a meteorology degree that are just not getting hired because they don't have adaquate "boobs".
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: toxictwister00 on October 02, 2010, 10:24:07 AM
Just for the record, Alexandra's bio page is still available on the TWC website:
[url]http://www.weather.com/tv/personalities/Alexandra-Steele.html[/url] ([url]http://www.weather.com/tv/personalities/Alexandra-Steele.html[/url])


It's probably gonna be a while before they pull her bio down. Betty Davis has been gone for almost 3 months and I noticed her bio was still up last week.  :blink:
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Localonthe8s on October 02, 2010, 11:03:59 AM
I am deeply upset, but not surprised that Alex was let go. Even though I haven't watched Twc outside of LOT8's for a good while now, I would ocassionaly see Alex on PM Edition. The fact that she wasn't seen on the network and the news that a new pair would host PM Edition aroused     my suspicion  that she was let go. I wish the best of luck for Alex as her personality was one that could not be seen anywhere else on TWC (always smiling, positive, upbeat, ready to engage the viewer). This news just bites the dust and now I really don't know how Tiffany will react to this because Alex was th lifeblood of TWC for her. :(
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on October 02, 2010, 11:43:08 AM
The rate of OCM Let-go's/Firings are so horrendous i can't even keep up anymore

Here's my final salute to the great Alex Steele  :salute:
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: twcfan68 on October 02, 2010, 11:54:50 AM
Unfortunately, I had a feeling that she was let go when Crystal showed up on Weather Center. That's too bad--I really liked her, and many of you guys did too. As long as she can find work somewhere else--which I'm almost certain she will--that's all that really matters. I'll miss her though.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Anistorm on October 02, 2010, 12:07:03 PM
Unfortunately, I had a feeling that she was let go when Crystal showed up on Weather Center. That's too bad--I really liked her, and many of you guys did too. As long as she can find work somewhere else--which I'm almost certain she will--that's all that really matters. I'll miss her though.

Clearly it was official when she started working. I'm afraid you were right.

 
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: WeatherWitness on October 02, 2010, 12:34:41 PM

The rate of OCM layoffs is getting to be real annoying, especially when some get a formal "goodbye" while others just tend to disappear. <_<

We'll miss you Alex! :wave:
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: phw115wvwx on October 02, 2010, 01:04:17 PM
I'm sorry to see her go, and I hope she does well in a new job.  Sadly, it's life these days in broadcasting Meteorology.  It really is that unstable, and that's why I was told to avoid it.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Al on October 02, 2010, 01:12:36 PM
how much do you wanna bet that Crystal Egger is her replacement. This latest lay off has been in the works...again, another reason why my time as watching TWC has been radically reduced.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: WeatherWitness on October 02, 2010, 01:19:48 PM
how much do you wanna bet that Crystal Egger is her replacement. This latest lay off has been in the works...again, another reason why my time as watching TWC has been radically reduced.

Crystal Egger clearly has replaced Alex

I think that's the case, Al. ;)

But still so sad. :(
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: skaloveexx33 on October 02, 2010, 01:22:14 PM
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!  :cry3:

 :censored: this crap,I knew there was a reason I haven't been watching TWC much anymore. They really aren't what they used to be. Alexandra Steele was my favorite OCM. I remember the days of staying up half the night watching her on Evening Edition. She will be deeply missed.

Bye,TWC! I will now watch my local news and go online for my weather reports.  :biggrin:
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Jonathan on October 02, 2010, 02:48:37 PM

I'm sorry to see her go, and I hope she does well in a new job.  Sadly, it's life these days in broadcasting Meteorology.  It really is that unstable, and that's why I was told to avoid it.

Just as I never want to be in broadcasting. They exaggerate everything...and I'd never do that. I'd rather be in an off-camera position and definitely not be at TWC.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on October 02, 2010, 05:56:46 PM
TWC is just not the same anymore. It doesn't feel the same. It is real sad that both Alex and Betty have gone in a matter of a couple months.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Eric on October 02, 2010, 06:17:51 PM
At this rate, The Weather Channel's OCMs will be fresh out of college, the ink on their diplomas barely dry.  The network seems to be saying that the people with experience can work behind the scenes, so long as they don't have enough seniority to actually make a decent amount in payroll, and the on-camera folk must be young, perky, and attractive, and who cares about anything else.

I just had a thought - in this day and age, probably even the great John Hope would have faced the chopping block by now and have been fired, or had his contract "not renewed."  That's how bad I think things have gotten.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Thecoolwriter on October 02, 2010, 07:44:29 PM
Guys, this news is such a shock to me. I just got on here and noticed the title of the topic.
Alex will surely be missed by me personally because she was the reason why I watched the channel and everything in between. I can't believe that they would do something like this to her.
Today was her daughter's 2nd birthday and everything. I'm just so sad right now after reading this information on the site here. :cry3: :cry3: :cry3: :cry3: :cry3: :cry3: :cry3:

JUST TO NOTE, THIS IS THE FINAL TIME THAT I WILL WATCH THE NETWORK EVER, EXCLUDING THE MUSIC AND SMOOTH JAZZ PART. BUT AS FAR AS THE OCMs AND THE SHOWS, I WON'T. :no: :cry3: :cry3: :cry3: :no:
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Eric on October 02, 2010, 07:52:53 PM
I've noticed The Weather Channel has been timings its dismissals around anniversaries, etc.  Are they deliberately trying to rub salt into the wounds they've inflicted?
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Thecoolwriter on October 02, 2010, 08:03:32 PM
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!  :cry3:

 :censored: this crap,I knew there was a reason I haven't been watching TWC much anymore. They really aren't what they used to be. Alexandra Steele was my favorite OCM. I remember the days of staying up half the night watching her on Evening Edition. She will be deeply missed.

Bye,TWC! I will now watch my local news and go online for my weather reports.  :biggrin:

Hey man, I know how you feel because she was my favorite OCM as well. I remember watching her on Evening Edition and back in the older days on YWT as a morning meteorologist. And, it's goodbye TWC for me as well. The only thing that I will watch is the music and that's it. NOTHING ELSE!!!!!
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Eric on October 02, 2010, 10:03:58 PM
The only two things this network has in common with its past are its name and the local forecasts.  I just want to scream my lungs out at how The Weather Channel has gone so far downhill from where it once was.  Honestly, NBC would have done better keeping WeatherPlus and shutting down The Weather Channel, at least allowing TWC to keep some glory and dignity.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on October 02, 2010, 11:12:59 PM
I'll miss Alex! :cry:  She is on my list of prettiest female OCMs, right with Stephanie Abrams, Kim Cunningham, and Maria LaRosa!

I'm glad I recorded a video of WC with her in it. "So the man behind all those bleeps was…"


Something's wrong with TWC and NBCU. I've been watching TWC since 2004, and I think those days may be over soon. This is another of TWC's big mistakes, along with the 2005 relaunch, the HD relaunch, and the NBC buyout.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Thecoolwriter on October 02, 2010, 11:22:55 PM
I'll miss Alex! :cry:  She is on my list of prettiest female OCMs, right with Stephanie Abrams, Kim Cunningham, and Maria LaRosa!

I'm glad I recorded a video of WC with her in it. "So the man behind all those bleeps was…"


Something's wrong with TWC and NBCU. I've been watching TWC since 2004, and I think those days may be over soon. This is another of TWC's big mistakes, along with the 2005 relaunch, the HD relaunch, and the NBC buyout.

Hey man, I know how u feel.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on October 02, 2010, 11:27:30 PM
I'll miss Alex! :cry:  She is on my list of prettiest female OCMs, right with Stephanie Abrams, Kim Cunningham, and Maria LaRosa!

I'm glad I recorded a video of WC with her in it. "So the man behind all those bleeps was…"


Something's wrong with TWC and NBCU. I've been watching TWC since 2004, and I think those days may be over soon. This is another of TWC's big mistakes, along with the 2005 relaunch, the HD relaunch, and the NBC buyout.
Hey man, I know how u feel.
Thanks. When I first saw this thread, I yelled "What!?"

Really, this can't be right. TWC is and has been going downhill, ever since the 2005 relaunch. As I said before, my days of watching TWC may end soon. TWC and NBCU need to get their acts together.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Thecoolwriter on October 02, 2010, 11:39:42 PM
I'll miss Alex! :cry:  She is on my list of prettiest female OCMs, right with Stephanie Abrams, Kim Cunningham, and Maria LaRosa!

I'm glad I recorded a video of WC with her in it. "So the man behind all those bleeps was…"


Something's wrong with TWC and NBCU. I've been watching TWC since 2004, and I think those days may be over soon. This is another of TWC's big mistakes, along with the 2005 relaunch, the HD relaunch, and the NBC buyout.
Hey man, I know how u feel.
Thanks. When I first saw this thread, I yelled "What!?"

Really, this can't be right. TWC is and has been going downhill, ever since the 2005 relaunch. As I said before, my days of watching TWC may end soon. TWC and NBCU need to get their acts together.

Yeah, me too
TWC is really not the same as it was back then. Dang, this network used to be the stuff. Now, that these new people came into the picture, they want to act crazy and let all of the ol OCMs go.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: cc17926 on October 03, 2010, 04:40:01 AM
you know.. ive said this before: it's nothing personal, its business!

NBC is an entertainment company, TWC is a news company. bridge the two. you get the idea..
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: skaloveexx33 on October 03, 2010, 12:04:01 PM
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!  :cry3:

 :censored: this crap,I knew there was a reason I haven't been watching TWC much anymore. They really aren't what they used to be. Alexandra Steele was my favorite OCM. I remember the days of staying up half the night watching her on Evening Edition. She will be deeply missed.

Bye,TWC! I will now watch my local news and go online for my weather reports.  :biggrin:

Hey man, I know how you feel because she was my favorite OCM as well. I remember watching her on Evening Edition and back in the older days on YWT as a morning meteorologist. And, it's goodbye TWC for me as well. The only thing that I will watch is the music and that's it. NOTHING ELSE!!!!!
Yeah I'm only watching it for the local on the 8s now..I've been watching my local news a lot more in the last year or so,but I've still been watching Weather Center to watch Alexandra. But that all just ended. I will only watch TWC for my local on the 8s info that I can't get on the internet or by local news. Before you know it,people like Heather Tesch,Jen Carfagno,Kelly Cass,and Adam Berg will be laid off. Why?!? Because the newbies come in and take over. Congrats,TWC! You've screwed up the network!
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: lionwxgirl10 on October 05, 2010, 10:02:33 PM
Say it isn't so!! I can't believe how TWC has been letting go of so many great OCMs lately. I was wondering why I hadn't seen her for a while. I think the network should've thought twice about merging with NBC because now everything is messed up, even the programming. I wish Alexandra the very best in all that she does, and she will most certainly be missed  :cry:
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: nascarfan on October 06, 2010, 12:43:36 PM
Alexandra was the best and my favorite, along with Jim Cantore, and who knows when the ax will fall on him.  I only watch TWC, other than Local on the 8s, when either of them are on, so I will miss Alexandra.  She is a class act and if she chooses to continue her career, she definitely won't have any trouble finding a job somewhere else.  I'm sure another channel would be elated to have her.  And, with her gone, that means even less time watching TWC for me. 
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Donovan on October 06, 2010, 02:16:18 PM
And there goes another one of my favorite mets. TWC really sucks for this! :hammer: :footinmouth:
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: TWCmatthew on October 08, 2010, 08:07:52 PM
Yeesh, fired? Harsh... We will still miss her either way, though.  :hmm:
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Star4000 Fan on October 09, 2010, 04:24:26 AM
I've noticed The Weather Channel has been timings its dismissals around anniversaries, etc.  Are they deliberately trying to rub salt into the wounds they've inflicted?
I think it is more "September 30", "October 1" kind of thing.  I had no idea this happened.  I thought she might have been on vacation or something.  It's puzzling to me that they bring in somebody new to replace her position like that - one would think that they would have a "veteran" OCM fill-in until a suitable replacement could be found. 

Sadly, this may continue as long as the economy is as bad as it is.  If money is not coming in, they aren't going to be able to support all of the salaries.  There are likely people behind-the-scenes affected as well, I'd bet.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Thecoolwriter on October 09, 2010, 01:43:49 PM
I've noticed The Weather Channel has been timings its dismissals around anniversaries, etc.  Are they deliberately trying to rub salt into the wounds they've inflicted?
I think it is more "September 30", "October 1" kind of thing.  I had no idea this happened.  I thought she might have been on vacation or something.  It's puzzling to me that they bring in somebody new to replace her position like that - one would think that they would have a "veteran" OCM fill-in until a suitable replacement could be found. 

Sadly, this may continue as long as the economy is as bad as it is.  If money is not coming in, they aren't going to be able to support all of the salaries.  There are likely people behind-the-scenes affected as well, I'd bet.

That is terrible that they just did that to her out of nowhere. They're going to go up there and replace her with "CRYSTAL EGGER". Like I said, and will always say, these new ones need to go somewhere and do something with themselves.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Donovan on October 09, 2010, 02:49:51 PM
Although it is sad to see these senior mets. go, think of it as being an opportunity for them to go somewhere else and be paid more what they are worth, TWC wants to be cheap and only pay lower salaries for OCM's it seems.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Thecoolwriter on October 09, 2010, 08:27:24 PM

I can go on and on about her, and never get tired of it. :yes:
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on October 09, 2010, 09:26:41 PM
Sure alex will be missed but the thing that bothers me is was there some sort of motive to fire her that we didn't know about?

Tomorrow's Talker August 2010 Part 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVU247HhU-Q#ws)

Mood change, money, etc?
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: WeatherWitness on October 09, 2010, 10:21:25 PM

I wonder if Alexandra already knew she was going to go when she did that Tomorrow's Talker segment? Yes, Alex, we've all seen that video. ;) Although I don't think her "let go" was a result of THAT, I do think that she couldn't have cared less what she said because she knew she was going to be gone anyway.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: TWCToday on October 10, 2010, 12:21:57 AM
I really doubt it personally. I think it was just one of those moments. I thought it was funny  :hmm:
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: toxictwister00 on October 10, 2010, 02:30:51 PM
According to my source, there are two specific OCMs that are being "looked at" but nothing is set in stone. And before you go asking or PMing me on who, I will not tell you who they are, as it's confidential information.

I know you posted this days ago, but now that I think about it, I'm a little concerned about Nicole, although I don't watch TWC that much in the evenings now, I haven't seen her on WC in a long time. I hope my suspicions are wrong and I'm just being paranoid, but considering Alex's firing came out of the blue, I have to wonder if Nicole could receive the same treatment.  :(
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Anistorm on October 10, 2010, 02:34:50 PM
According to my source, there are two specific OCMs that are being "looked at" but nothing is set in stone. And before you go asking or PMing me on who, I will not tell you who they are, as it's confidential information.

I know you posted this days ago, but now that I think about it, I'm a little concerned about Nicole, although I don't watch TWC that much in the evenings now, I haven't seen her on WC in a long time. I hope my suspicions are wrong and I'm just being paranoid, but considering Alex's firing came out of the blue, I have to wonder if Nicole could receive the same treatment.  :(

She's been out on military duty.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: toxictwister00 on October 10, 2010, 02:42:26 PM
According to my source, there are two specific OCMs that are being "looked at" but nothing is set in stone. And before you go asking or PMing me on who, I will not tell you who they are, as it's confidential information.

I know you posted this days ago, but now that I think about it, I'm a little concerned about Nicole, although I don't watch TWC that much in the evenings now, I haven't seen her on WC in a long time. I hope my suspicions are wrong and I'm just being paranoid, but considering Alex's firing came out of the blue, I have to wonder if Nicole could receive the same treatment.  :(

She's been out on military duty.

Oh ok, good so I was just being paranoid.  :P
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Donovan on October 10, 2010, 02:43:22 PM
According to my source, there are two specific OCMs that are being "looked at" but nothing is set in stone. And before you go asking or PMing me on who, I will not tell you who they are, as it's confidential information.

I know you posted this days ago, but now that I think about it, I'm a little concerned about Nicole, although I don't watch TWC that much in the evenings now, I haven't seen her on WC in a long time. I hope my suspicions are wrong and I'm just being paranoid, but considering Alex's firing came out of the blue, I have to wonder if Nicole could receive the same treatment.  :(

She's been out on military duty.
Yes, she was on Military, then she usually gets a few days vacation after. She doesn't seem very likely to be fired/let go, she and Paul do a great job on WC. Although....Alex did a great job too then out of the blue she was fired.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Bruce on October 10, 2010, 05:36:13 PM
Let me ask, how many hours are there On air Meteorologists on anyway any more? All you see are taped shows.

Twitter today has Carl and Heather doing 2 shifts on weekends now, who does that elimininate?
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: jtmal0723 on October 10, 2010, 07:47:49 PM
their shifts are usually 8 hours, which consist of 3-4 hours on air, 4-5 behind the scenes.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Tyler on October 11, 2010, 02:18:59 PM
Eggers on DP so that means she won't be on WC tonight. Wonder who will be? Is Alex back?
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: JBC on October 11, 2010, 04:28:02 PM
A couple of weeks ago Nicole posted on her FB fan page that the current management views her military duty as being an "inconvenience".  Then 30 minutes later her entry was deleted. I assumed she had second thoughts about posting that, and deleted it herself. 

(if my post may cause problems, please delete it)
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Thecoolwriter on October 11, 2010, 04:47:54 PM
Eggers on DP so that means she won't be on WC tonight. Wonder who will be? Is Alex back?

I don't know, I guess we'll have to see. :thinking: :dunno:
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: TWCmatthew on October 11, 2010, 05:15:46 PM
Eggers on DP so that means she won't be on WC tonight. Wonder who will be? Is Alex back?
You think? I highly doubt it, given that she already has been laid off. The chances are slim to none.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Mike M on October 11, 2010, 05:24:53 PM
Eggers on DP so that means she won't be on WC tonight. Wonder who will be? Is Alex back?
Kim will be on with Chris and Jim tonight according to her Facebook.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Thecoolwriter on October 11, 2010, 05:53:03 PM
Eggers on DP so that means she won't be on WC tonight. Wonder who will be? Is Alex back?
Kim will be on with Chris and Jim tonight according to her Facebook.

I might tune in tonight for Jim, but I don't know.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Anistorm on October 11, 2010, 06:23:42 PM
Eggers on DP so that means she won't be on WC tonight. Wonder who will be? Is Alex back?
Kim will be on with Chris and Jim tonight according to her Facebook.

I might tune in tonight for Jim, but I don't know.

I can tell you... it hasn't been the same since Crystal fully took over to be honest.  :hmm:
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Thecoolwriter on October 11, 2010, 06:29:33 PM
Eggers on DP so that means she won't be on WC tonight. Wonder who will be? Is Alex back?
Kim will be on with Chris and Jim tonight according to her Facebook.

I might tune in tonight for Jim, but I don't know.

I can tell you... it hasn't been the same since Crystal fully took over to be honest.  :hmm:


Yeah, I bet so.
Since Alex left, it will never be the same again at all.
Even with Jim there, it's just terrible now.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: skaloveexx33 on October 11, 2010, 06:36:35 PM
Eggers on DP so that means she won't be on WC tonight. Wonder who will be? Is Alex back?
Kim will be on with Chris and Jim tonight according to her Facebook.

I might tune in tonight for Jim, but I don't know.

I can tell you... it hasn't been the same since Crystal fully took over to be honest.  :hmm:


Yeah, I bet so.
Since Alex left, it will never be the same again at all.
Even with Jim there, it's just terrible now.
I agree..to be honest,I haven't watched TWC since Alex was laid off. Its just not the same.  :no:
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Thecoolwriter on October 11, 2010, 06:48:07 PM
Eggers on DP so that means she won't be on WC tonight. Wonder who will be? Is Alex back?
Kim will be on with Chris and Jim tonight according to her Facebook.

I might tune in tonight for Jim, but I don't know.


Yeah, I bet so.
Since Alex left, it will never be the same again at all.
Even with Jim there, it's just terrible now.
I agree..to be honest,I haven't watched TWC since Alex was laid off. Its just not the same.  :no:

Boring times ahead for this channel to which is going down because of Alex being laid-off like this out of nowhere.  :yes:
Like I said, and will always say, TWC used to be the stuff and everyone used to tune in almost 24/7 to see what was going on. But, with all the new people coming in, an old ones getting messed up, it's going completely down the drain.  :yes:

Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: WeatherWitness on October 11, 2010, 09:42:35 PM
Kim was indeed on with Chris and Jim tonight for WC. I wonder if this will be a permanent change with Crystal on DP and Kim on WC, or if it was just for today. :thinking:
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Anistorm on October 11, 2010, 09:53:29 PM
Kim was indeed on with Chris and Jim tonight for WC. I wonder if this will be a permanent change with Crystal on DP and Kim on WC, or if it was just for today. :thinking:

I'm pretty sure it's just today.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Mike M on October 11, 2010, 10:43:22 PM
Yes, it's just for today. Heather wasn't on DP because she was on YWT filling in for Steph, so Crystal was filling in on DP.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Localonthe8s on October 13, 2010, 06:16:43 PM
Was Alexandra let go because they decided to not renew her contract or was it because they simple "didn't want" her anymore?
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Localonthe8s on October 13, 2010, 06:19:43 PM
This may seem like a dumb question, but does anyone know if Jim Cantore and Alexandra Steele are (or once was) in a relationship?:

Jim Cantore gettin fresh on camera with Alexandra Steele ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKeFMWBvlGE#[/url])

Credits to user cieldumort on YouTube.

Oh my goodness, I've seen the video so many times already but still couldn't stop laughing when I saw that segment live! Classy Steele <33
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Tyler on October 13, 2010, 08:23:34 PM
Was Alexandra let go because they decided to not renew her contract or was it because they simple "didn't want" her anymore?
They're both pretty much the same thing.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: TWCmatthew on October 13, 2010, 09:43:17 PM
This may seem like a dumb question, but does anyone know if Jim Cantore and Alexandra Steele are (or once was) in a relationship?:

Jim Cantore gettin fresh on camera with Alexandra Steele ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKeFMWBvlGE#[/url])

Credits to user cieldumort on YouTube.


Tell you the truth, there was no telling because when Jim had gotten the divorce, him and Alexandra were all over each other. And, plus there's no telling if he was cheating on his wife with her or not. That's just my opinion. But, him and Alex had something going outside of the studios I bet because she had this habit of touching him all the time and flirting with him right on air.  :dunno: :yes:

Yes, I remember sometimes when Jim said something funny, Alexandra would laugh, flirt, and touch his arm... :P
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: TWCToday on October 14, 2010, 08:58:41 PM
A couple of weeks ago Nicole posted on her FB fan page that the current management views her military duty as being an "inconvenience".  Then 30 minutes later her entry was deleted. I assumed she had second thoughts about posting that, and deleted it herself. 

Yes, I remember sometimes when Jim said something funny, Alexandra would laugh, flirt, and touch his arm... :P
They both are married and have kids. I think everyone is reading too deep into this "flirting" thing.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: TWCToday on October 15, 2010, 04:53:20 AM
Nicole's comment on Facebook is concerning, too.
I don't think so. She is safe. Her position as a hurricane hunter is pushed big by TWC. More than likely she will leave on her own when she gets a high paying job. I know she has been increasing her education recently. Its not a matter of if but when she leaves.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Anistorm on October 15, 2010, 11:06:09 PM

And, the first night that Eric Fisher was on air, she flirted with him as well calling him and Chris "two hot hunks".

I would so totally agree with her!! Chris and Eric = :wub: Why did I miss that moment? lol
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Thecoolwriter on October 15, 2010, 11:11:16 PM
YEP, and everyone missed a lot of crazy moments on TWC when she was there.
I used to laugh all the time.....
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Tyler on October 18, 2010, 11:04:25 PM
Ok so I was just going through Egger's Facebook reading comments, and found something interesting. She says a few times "filling in" on Weather Center, long after we started speculating Alex was let go.

On October 12 @ 6:10pm, she commented on a wall post and said "...back to filling in on nights today-Friday"
On October 12 at 6:14pm, she commented on a wall post and said "...I'm filling in on the night shows this week, Tuesday-Friday. 7 to 10pm eastern"

Also, someone posted and asked if Egger knocked Alex out of the line up, and Egger responded and said "Hi John, I'm just filling in where I'm needed. I'll be on Day Planner with Samantha Mohr on Monday."
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: WeatherWitness on October 18, 2010, 11:09:36 PM
Ok so I was just going through Egger's Facebook reading comments, and found something interesting. She says a few times "filling in" on Weather Center, long after we started speculating Alex was let go.

On October 12 @ 6:10pm, she commented on a wall post and said "...back to filling in on nights today-Friday"
On October 12 at 6:14pm, she commented on a wall post and said "...I'm filling in on the night shows this week, Tuesday-Friday. 7 to 10pm eastern"

Also, someone posted and asked if Egger knocked Alex out of the line up, and Egger responded and said "Hi John, I'm just filling in where I'm needed. I'll be on Day Planner with Samantha Mohr on Monday."

Interesting. :blink: I still think Alex is no longer at TWC because we haven't seen her in awhile, and I guess maybe Crystal wouldn't be told that she is replacing someone...IDK.

I guess Crystal is just a "floater" OCM for now; like she said, she'll be on whenever they need someone to "fill in."
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Jake on October 19, 2010, 11:39:42 AM
well, do you think it has something to do with privacy within the company? perhaps OCM's aren't allowed to say someone was let go?
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Tyler on October 19, 2010, 11:47:42 AM
well, do you think it has something to do with privacy within the company? perhaps OCM's aren't allowed to say someone was let go?
Most likely. TWC can't publically discuss personel matters.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Al on October 19, 2010, 11:54:22 AM
what strikes me is that the Cantore and Steele page on facebook is still being updated with newsfeeds...the name hasn't been changed either.  :thinking:
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: skaloveexx33 on October 19, 2010, 03:53:33 PM
Her bio is still on the website too... http://www.weather.com/tv/personalities/Alexandra-Steele.html (http://www.weather.com/tv/personalities/Alexandra-Steele.html)  :thinking:
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: beanboy89 on October 19, 2010, 03:59:06 PM
Her bio is still on the website too... [url]http://www.weather.com/tv/personalities/Alexandra-Steele.html[/url] ([url]http://www.weather.com/tv/personalities/Alexandra-Steele.html[/url])  :thinking:

That doesn't mean anything at all. They rarely update the bio pages on weather.com. There have been instanced where OCMs have left and their bio pages were still on the server months later.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: WeatherWitness on October 19, 2010, 06:24:11 PM
Her bio is still on the website too... [url]http://www.weather.com/tv/personalities/Alexandra-Steele.html[/url] ([url]http://www.weather.com/tv/personalities/Alexandra-Steele.html[/url])  :thinking:

That doesn't mean anything at all. They rarely update the bio pages on weather.com. There have been instanced where OCMs have left and their bio pages wee still on the server months later.


Yeah, don't ever trust the bio pages to determine if an OCM is or is not still at TWC. ;)

And I'm not sure why "Cantore and Steele" hasn't been changed but again, TWC probably tends to forget about these less important things and hasn't thought to change the name.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Pop Light Brown on October 19, 2010, 10:50:44 PM
I for one will not miss Alexandra one bit.

She was a horrible interviewer, in my opinion...asking questions about things Julie or the on-site meteorologists have already covered.

I'm not crazy about Crystal either....she seems to be the younger version of Alexandra...with her presentation and looks.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: TWCToday on October 20, 2010, 02:41:22 AM
what strikes me is that the Cantore and Steele page on facebook is still being updated with newsfeeds...the name hasn't been changed either.  :thinking:
I find this odd too
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Mike M on October 20, 2010, 06:27:27 AM
That doesn't mean anything at all. They rarely update the bio pages on weather.com. There have been instanced where OCMs have left and their bio pages were still on the server months later.
Sometimes years too. For example, Rick Griffin and Marny Stanier's profiles were still on weather.com's server until the old television page became a redirect to the new weather.com/tv site in early 2009 (they both left in 2003). :wacko:
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Steve-O on October 20, 2010, 04:05:25 PM
So basically every time TWC hires a new on air meteorologist, we can expect to see someone get bounced....
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Tyler on October 20, 2010, 04:15:06 PM
I asked someone familiar with the issue today: "Sorry, but I can't confirm or deny that. It's policy not to discuss personnel matters."

I don't know about you folks, but I'll take that as a confirmation. Steele has officially been let go.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: TWCmatthew on October 20, 2010, 05:09:26 PM
Definately. Steele hasn't been on-air in about a month.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Tyler on October 20, 2010, 05:17:02 PM
That really doesn't mean anything. She could be ill. She could have a lot of vacation days. But the fact that my source just won't discuss the matter says to me that she was definitely let go.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: skaloveexx33 on October 20, 2010, 09:39:35 PM
Her bio is still on the website too... [url]http://www.weather.com/tv/personalities/Alexandra-Steele.html[/url] ([url]http://www.weather.com/tv/personalities/Alexandra-Steele.html[/url])  :thinking:

That doesn't mean anything at all. They rarely update the bio pages on weather.com. There have been instanced where OCMs have left and their bio pages were still on the server months later.

Oh I know that. I was just posting as a general comment,since I've seen some OCM's bios disappear sooner than others.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Thecoolwriter on October 23, 2010, 11:28:28 PM
This is my little tribute video to Alexandra:

Alexandra Steele Tribute (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRdUio1wXxI#)

Everyone can view on YT and comment if they want to!!!!
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Localonthe8s on October 23, 2010, 11:30:59 PM
This is my little tribute video to Alexandra:

Alexandra Steele Tribute ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRdUio1wXxI#[/url])

Everyone can view on YT and comment if they want to!!!!

Love it. Great prose and great song choice, the folks at NBC obviously has "no regrets" of letting her go.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Thecoolwriter on October 23, 2010, 11:34:16 PM
This is my little tribute video to Alexandra:

Alexandra Steele Tribute ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRdUio1wXxI#[/url])

Everyone can view on YT and comment if they want to!!!!

Love it. Great prose and great song choice, the folks at NBC obviously has "no regrets" of letting her go.


Thank you, bro.
And, you notice the first picture is flipped around the opposite way.


Also, NBC needs serious help.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Localonthe8s on October 23, 2010, 11:35:27 PM
This is my little tribute video to Alexandra:

Alexandra Steele Tribute ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRdUio1wXxI#[/url])

Everyone can view on YT and comment if they want to!!!!

Love it. Great prose and great song choice, the folks at NBC obviously has "no regrets" of letting her go.


Thank you, bro.
And, you notice the first picture is flipped around the opposite way.


Also, NBC needs serious help.

agreed, sis, but as stated before it is a business decision. Sometimes it's just the way the industry works. I just wonder what Alex is doing now..
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Thecoolwriter on October 23, 2010, 11:38:22 PM
This is my little tribute video to Alexandra:

Alexandra Steele Tribute ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRdUio1wXxI#[/url])

Everyone can view on YT and comment if they want to!!!!

Love it. Great prose and great song choice, the folks at NBC obviously has "no regrets" of letting her go.


Thank you, bro.
And, you notice the first picture is flipped around the opposite way.


Also, NBC needs serious help.

agreed, sis, but as stated before it is a business decision. Sometimes it's just the way the industry works. I just wonder what Alex is doing now..


I know it's a business issue, but they need to reconsider because NBC is a gigantic company with a lot of employees and stuff like that.
And, I bet Alex is just sitting back at home trying to find another job or taking care of that little precious daugther she has.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Annie on October 26, 2010, 06:29:14 PM
I am truly sad that Alexandra Steele was let go.  I don't watch the weather center anymore. She was awesome and the best weather person they had! The very best.  I cannot understand why.  The new people they have are not good at all. I can't understand why they do these things.  I wonder how many other viewers they have lost.....  What a bad move on their part.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: I<3A&B on October 28, 2010, 04:14:32 AM
I'm really sad that TWC has "let her go" Alex was one of my favorite OCMS on the network. She always worked great with her co anchors and could always bring a smile to your face. I don't see why they pretty much had to replace her with some new young chick! I mean seriously!! So long farewell to the good days of Weather Center.  This is just another  :censored: up by NBC...among many.  The network has really gone downhill since NBC took over.  I just hope it doesn't get worse! I can tell you this....if they let go of Tesch, Bettes, Abrams, Parker, Goodloe, or Berg....I'm through!
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: WeatherWitness on October 28, 2010, 09:45:22 PM
I'm really sad that TWC has "let her go" Alex was one of my favorite OCMS on the network. She always worked great with her co anchors and could always bring a smile to your face. I don't see why they pretty much had to replace her with some new young chick! I mean seriously!! So long farewell to the good days of Weather Center.  This is just another  :censored: up by NBC...among many.  The network has really gone downhill since NBC took over.  I just hope it doesn't get worse! I can tell you this....if they let go of Tesch, Bettes, Abrams, Parker, Goodloe, or Berg....I'm through!

They're definetely not going to let go of Abrams, Bettes, or Berg, so you don't have to worry about that. ;) I certainly hope the others stay for awhile too. :yes:
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Star4000 Fan on October 30, 2010, 02:08:26 AM
You mean "wrongful termination"?  Yeah, companies can be held responsible.
There has to be a valid reason.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: wxmediafan on October 30, 2010, 09:45:41 AM
You mean "wrongful termination"?  Yeah, companies can be held responsible.
There has to be a valid reason.
Technically, they do not have to give a valid reason for being let go :no:.

It's sad, but that's just the way it is.  Hopefully these laid off meteorologists find new work on-air somewhere else.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Thecoolwriter on October 30, 2010, 10:38:58 PM
You mean "wrongful termination"?  Yeah, companies can be held responsible.
There has to be a valid reason.
Technically, they do not have to give a valid reason for being let go :no:.

It's sad, but that's just the way it is.  Hopefully these laid off meteorologists find new work on-air somewhere else.

Yeah, it's very sad. :yes:
But, they'll likely find some company that's willing to keep them and except them for who they are. :yes:
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Thecoolwriter on October 31, 2010, 01:30:47 PM
I commented on your video. Nice work.

Thank you so much my friend, I really appreciate it.
I just wanted to do something to remember her by, since she was my favorite OCM.
I never did anything like this before, and I just wanted to see what everyone thought about it.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Lightning on October 31, 2010, 06:28:24 PM
I will admit, I am not as unhappy to see her go as I am some of the others they've gotten rid of in recent months and years such as Bill Keneely, Mark Mancuso and Dave Schwartz.

IMO, Alexandra doesn't really qualify as a "classic" OCM.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Thecoolwriter on October 31, 2010, 07:37:23 PM
I will admit, I am not as unhappy to see her go as I am some of the others they've gotten rid of in recent months and years such as Bill Keneely, Mark Mancuso and Dave Schwartz.

IMO, Alexandra doesn't really qualify as a "classic" OCM.

I believe we all know that, but she was way better than those women who are on there now.
Alex was the one who stood out.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Donnie Panthen on November 01, 2010, 09:47:08 PM
Sad that this may be true . . .

After a long hard day's work, I enjoyed relaxing with the evening TWC shows while checking up on emails.

Good luck to you Alexandra, and remember,

you are always welcome back home, here in Colonie.

Donnie

Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Faith on November 08, 2010, 04:43:32 PM
I watch TWC all the time, my husband is a farmer........That is when they don't have some stupid other show/re-run airing..... However, I don't recall the video or segment that everyone is referring to on this thread regarding Alexandrea Steele. I came to this site because I was wondering what happened to her......I do recall an evening, shortly after the new guy Chris started, when I thought Alexandra was being way too fresh with him (Chris) and causing him some embarrassment or to be uncomfortable on the air........So did she get fired or did she just leave on her own?  Does anyone really know?  Just curious.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Anistorm on November 08, 2010, 04:49:21 PM
I watch TWC all the time, my husband is a farmer........That is when they don't have some stupid other show/re-run airing..... However, I don't recall the video or segment that everyone is referring to on this thread regarding Alexandrea Steele. I came to this site because I was wondering what happened to her......I do recall an evening, shortly after the new guy Chris started, when I thought Alexandra was being way too fresh with him (Chris) and causing him some embarrassment or to be uncomfortable on the air........So did she get fired or did she just leave on her own?  Does anyone really know?  Just curious.

She was let go, as in "We can't keep you anymore." She never left on her own choice.

And no, She was never "too fresh" with Chris Warren.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: toxictwister00 on November 09, 2010, 05:09:09 PM
i'm still not convinced that she is gone. 1) we don't have a reliable source that can disclose such information, 2) Cantore and Steele on facebook is still being updated (which makes no sense, why continue to name the page after a meteorologist whom is no longer on the network, when you can simply rename it), 3) her bio is still on weather.com...most meteorologist "let go" or "fired" are usually taken off the weather.com website immediately.

as for most of the responses "the bios don't come off right away" i call bull on that, there is no way of telling.

Maybe for some OCMs, but not all, I stated this in the Betty Davis thread, but her bio was still up last month, 3 months after she left in July and she was let go/contract not renewed and it's still up as of today.  :blink:
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: WeatherWitness on November 09, 2010, 06:22:25 PM
i'm still not convinced that she is gone. 1) we don't have a reliable source that can disclose such information, 2) Cantore and Steele on facebook is still being updated (which makes no sense, why continue to name the page after a meteorologist whom is no longer on the network, when you can simply rename it), 3) her bio is still on weather.com...most meteorologist "let go" or "fired" are usually taken off the weather.com website immediately.

as for most of the responses "the bios don't come off right away" i call bull on that, there is no way of telling.

We haven't seen her in over a month, Al...if she's not gone, then where do you think she is? :blink: A month long vacation? I highly doubt it.

It is weird that a Facebook page with Cantore & Steele is still updated. As for the bios, I'm with everyone else, TWC is not good at keeping them updated, so I wouldn't use that as a soure. :no:
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Thecoolwriter on November 09, 2010, 07:47:16 PM
I watch TWC all the time, my husband is a farmer........That is when they don't have some stupid other show/re-run airing..... However, I don't recall the video or segment that everyone is referring to on this thread regarding Alexandrea Steele. I came to this site because I was wondering what happened to her......I do recall an evening, shortly after the new guy Chris started, when I thought Alexandra was being way too fresh with him (Chris) and causing him some embarrassment or to be uncomfortable on the air........So did she get fired or did she just leave on her own?  Does anyone really know?  Just curious.

She was let go, as in "We can't keep you anymore." She never left on her own choice.

And no, She was never "too fresh" with Chris Warren.

Actually, nobody knows what went on behind the scenes with these people.
And, there's absolutely no telling if she was getting fresh with him or not because she used to always do it when her and Jim were on-air together.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Thecoolwriter on November 09, 2010, 07:50:27 PM
The only other option is that she was involved in an accident or other event, ŕ la Jeannetta Jones, that is preventing her from working.

However, I doubt it's anything other than her contract not being renewed.

Wow, I hope and pray that's not what happened because that would be devastating. But, nobody knows like I said.
I truly think about her sometimes and wonder if she's okay and stuff like that. It's just A feeling that comes through my mind when I sleep at night. I tend to think about people when they leave and never come back. It's just one of those moments where I tend to feel really good and get cheered up.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Donovan on November 09, 2010, 09:31:50 PM
I hope she truly wasn't let go. I think she might still be @ twc but had something happen preventing her from working on air since Chrystal Egger said she was just filling in for a while(read somewhere on this forum).
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: WeatherWitness on November 09, 2010, 11:03:05 PM
I appreciate a lot of you looking on the bright side about Alex still being at TWC, but I'm confused why this is still being debated. :blink: On all of the other OCM layoff topics at this forum, Martin or Jesse posted that a certain OCM was laid off and that was it. Martin did the exact same for this topic, so I don't understand what the controversy is. :wacko: I know a lot us liked Alex and wish she was still a TWC OCM, but it's time to face that facts that she's probably gone.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on November 10, 2010, 12:08:10 AM
Hopefully everything is alright with Alex and her family, and hopefully we'll hear some sort of response or statement from her soon.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: TWCToday on November 10, 2010, 01:06:31 AM
Hopefully everything is alright with Alex and her family, and hopefully we'll hear some sort of response or statement from her soon.
I don't really see why she would make a statement. No other OCMs have. In fact I imagine she enjoys being left alone for a while. Seriously have you seen some of the creeps who post on her facebook page? What is wrong with some of the people in this world. Its sickening  :wacko:
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: wxmediafan on November 10, 2010, 07:59:10 AM
Hopefully everything is alright with Alex and her family, and hopefully we'll hear some sort of response or statement from her soon.
I don't really see why she would make a statement. No other OCMs have. In fact I imagine she enjoys being left alone for a while. Seriously have you seen some of the creeps who post on her facebook page? What is wrong with some of the people in this world. Its sickening  :wacko:

Yes, I have seen some of those creeps that post on the OCM pages.  I went to Nicole Mitchel's page, and I was shocked at the comments being said, most from older men.  I guess it's the price you have to pay being in the spotligh.  I guess you have to simply ignore it.
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Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Anistorm on November 10, 2010, 01:34:11 PM
OK wow.... learned some new information today. I can't say exactly for obvious reasons but she is certainly not on vacation/medical leave.

Oh my.. I have a really bad feeling about this... I hope it's not too severe.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Al on November 10, 2010, 03:45:00 PM
a lawsuit probably has been filed. that's all i can really think of.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: skaloveexx33 on November 10, 2010, 05:13:10 PM
OK wow.... learned some new information today. I can't say exactly for obvious reasons but she is certainly not on vacation/medical leave.

Oh my.. I have a really bad feeling about this... I hope it's not too severe.

Me too..getting kinda worried  :unsure:
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Localonthe8s on November 10, 2010, 05:19:41 PM
yeah it's probably a serious reason she's not on air..I mean why can her suddenly if she's heavily advertised along with Cantore? :Unsure:
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: WeatherWitness on November 10, 2010, 09:51:52 PM
The most important thing is that Alex is OK. :yes: I hope she wasn't in something like a car accident or is having problems with her health, but since Martin said not to worry, I won't and will stop talking to avoid a member riot. :)
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: TWCToday on November 10, 2010, 11:24:25 PM
The most important thing is that Alex is OK. :yes: I hope she wasn't in something like a car accident or is having problems with her health, but since Martin said not to worry, I won't and will stop talking to avoid a member riot. :)
Health concerns... no. Legal issues... yes.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Al on November 11, 2010, 12:19:10 AM

if it's not vacation or medical leave, what else could it possibly be? come on now.

now that we know what's going on, maybe the pieces will come together.

Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Mike on November 11, 2010, 05:03:51 PM
If it's truly a lawsuit it wouldn't be the first time ... Bob Stokes/Hillary Andrews. Also Marny Stanier.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Thecoolwriter on November 11, 2010, 08:54:52 PM
If it's truly a lawsuit it wouldn't be the first time ... Bob Stokes/Hillary Andrews. Also Marny Stanier.

If it might be a lawsuit, what type are you talking about?
And, what might cause this?
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: TWCToday on November 12, 2010, 01:00:54 AM
Anyone know how old Alex is? I know TWC has had to deal with age discrimination problems in the past :thinking:
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on November 12, 2010, 01:03:54 AM
Anyone know how old Alex is? I know TWC has had to deal with age discrimination problems in the past :thinking:


She was 39 in 2008, so she is at least 41 now.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080717123315AAjisFa (http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080717123315AAjisFa)
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: TWCToday on November 12, 2010, 01:09:05 AM
Interesting...  here is the case I was referring to
Quote
From the NY Post in 2005/2006

A storm of controversy has engulfed The Weather
Channel, after a 40-something former anchor accused
network brass of washing her out of a high-ranking job
to make way for a hot front of sexy young
weatherwomen.

Marny Stanier Midkiff, 42, this week filed a lawsuit
claiming she was booted in the fall of 2003 as part of
a reputed "reorganization" of the storm channel, which
she believes was really an excuse to get more young
female weathercasters on the air.

Midkiff says that, in the months before she was let
go, her boss allegedly spoke of female staffers as
"matronly," "dowdy" and "nun-like" and asked that
female on-air talent turn up the temperature on their
look with more revealing "V-neck" shirts.

Midkiff and her attorney claim The Weather Channel
also began hiring new young weathercasters starting in
2003 as part of this effort, and the then-41-year-old,
who spent 16 years reporting on sun and rain for the
network, was left out in the cold.

"She got tossed aside because The Weather Channel
wanted a younger look," said Midkiff's attorney,
Daniel Klein. "She was one of the top
[meteorologists]. She was one of the best they had,
but she didn't fit the image they had in mind."

He said hires such as weathercasters Alexandra Steele
and Nicole Mitchell are among those who demonstrate
this trend. Klein's office also provided a picture of
what was called the "new look" of the channelF, in
which recently hired meteorologists wear
hotter-looking low-cut blouses.



According to Midkiff's suit, filed in Atlanta federal
court, the forecast looked sunny for the veteran
meteorologist in early 2003 as she was promoted to be
a high-level manager of the other on-air talent, in
addition to her regular duties reading the weather on
air.

But Midkiff claims her boss, programming chief Terry
Connelly, was becoming convinced the older look of the
staff was costing The Weather Channel viewers.

The network declined to comment on the allegations
because of pending litigation. But Midkiff claims the
first major step Connelly took was to hire an image
consultant.

"Connelly openly expressed animosity toward older
female [meteorologists]," the suit says. "He spoke
freely of his goal to 'young up' The Weather Channel.

"At one point, Connelly announced, 'We're old and we
can't be . . . Our ratings are going down.' "

The worst for Midkiff came in August of 2003 when
Connelly held an "open forum" in which he said viewers
thought the network's female weathercasters looked too
old.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: TWCmatthew on November 12, 2010, 08:02:06 AM
TWC has definitely "younged-up" ...  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Eric on November 12, 2010, 08:57:52 AM
That's a sad article.  Marny Stanier was always one of my favorites.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Anistorm on November 12, 2010, 11:21:45 AM
This is stupid, seriously. They're kicking out the good-o classic ones just so they can make room for the "hot" weatherwomen. What a great way to attract perverts. :rolleyes: (not to offend anyone).
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: TWCToday on November 12, 2010, 11:36:05 AM
This is stupid, seriously. They're kicking out the good-o classic ones just so they can make room for the "hot" weatherwomen. What a great way to attract perverts. :rolleyes: (not to offend anyone).
lol I hope we don't have any perverts here to be offended by that :P

It is the nature of the career in these times.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Tyler on November 12, 2010, 01:19:07 PM
This whole fiasco is happening throughout the news world (local/regional but with no lawsuits such as big as this if there is any confirmed) so i don't really seem that surprised they made a move like this <_<

Anything to attract viewership (younger & attractive meteorologist) to younger anchors/reporters/sportscasters the game is $$$ thats what this day in age of media boils down to.
I hate to say it but you're right. When people tune into tv (myself included), they'd rather see a smoking, hot, young girl rather than a old, saggy, wrinkly woman (not that Alex was any of those things). It's just the facts. Younger personalities recruits younger viewers, which boosts ad sales. Quite sad, but true.

I think the bottom line is Alex was a great OCM. I wasn't a huge fan of her during her stunt on YWT, but once she returned from maternity leave and moved to the evening hours, she really grew on me. Her and Jim were the perfect pair, the always worked well together. I fail to see how TWC can justify breaking up a good pair of OCMs for a younger, less personable OCM like Egger. :dunno:
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Thecoolwriter on November 12, 2010, 08:11:21 PM
The way Martin updated that website home page up makes me think harder about Alex.
It's just so depressing looking at how popular this story is getting by the weeks on here.....DANG!!!
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: twcclassics on November 12, 2010, 10:56:21 PM
I can't believe this thread is still going (and over 10 pages long)! Sure, she was attractive in that "dude, you mom's hot" kind of way, but wow! You'd think they fired Megan Fox! :dunno:

Relax! I'm sure they'll hire a new unprofessional, personality-deprived "hotty" for you all to oggle at. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on November 13, 2010, 01:58:22 PM
Hopefully more info can be shared soon, i wonder what caused all this fuss in the first place.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: hen7713 on November 13, 2010, 03:20:22 PM
Well if this is the true reason why she no longer appears on TWC, I will be severely disappoint.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Thecoolwriter on November 13, 2010, 03:37:33 PM
I just hope we could get more info on Alex's situation. I'm glad I recorded a TWC clip with her in it. I'll see if I can upload it today.

Can't wait to see it
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Thecoolwriter on November 14, 2010, 12:25:29 AM
I wonder about how things are going with her now, since all of this took place.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: TWCToday on November 14, 2010, 01:36:14 AM
/me finishes sweeping

I took the liberty of cleaning some of the off topic discussions so that members would be more comfortable with keeping this topic active! I want to clarify a few things and make some comments.

In early October it was brought to my attention that Alexandra Steele had most likely been let go. This was also the belief of several of my sources/friends who are familiar with the situation at The Weather Channel. I would like to point out that I would NOT make a topic unless I believed the information I received was factual and accurate. Over time the story has changed a little bit.


Here are the facts:
Alexandra is NOT on vacation leave
Alexandra is NOT on medical leave
Alexandra is NOT currently working at The Weather Channel (meaning on air, behind the scenes, etc)
Alexandra IS in some dispute with The Weather Channel

If you do not wish to discuss in speculation please refrain from posting in this topic. If you wish to dispute my facts, please contact me. Thanks everyone :)
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: phw115wvwx on November 14, 2010, 01:50:14 AM
As a reminder to everyone, please stay on topic here and in other TWC threads.  Save the random funny stuff for the other parts of the forum.  I will not hesitate again to freeze a topic by locking it if I continue to see more distasteful behavior, and there will be consequences if it happens again.  Alexandra is facing a very serious ordeal right now, and we ought to be more respectful for her sake as we do not know everything that will happen soon.  Thank you!
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: ilovemikebettes on November 14, 2010, 10:51:34 AM
My YouTube rant about this whole situation, please excuse the crappy audio quality.

Why in the world would The Weather Channel fire Alexandra Steele? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dq2zyzxBoHM#)
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Thecoolwriter on November 14, 2010, 03:34:41 PM
/me finishes sweeping

I took the liberty of cleaning some of the off topic discussions so that members would be more comfortable with keeping this topic active! I want to clarify a few things and make some comments.

In early October it was brought to my attention that Alexandra Steele had most likely been let go. This was also the belief of several of my sources/friends who are familiar with the situation at The Weather Channel. I would like to point out that I would NOT make a topic unless I believed the information I received was factual and accurate. Over time the story has changed a little bit.


Here are the facts:
Alexandra is NOT on vacation leave
Alexandra is NOT on medical leave
Alexandra is NOT currently working at The Weather Channel (meaning on air, behind the scenes, etc)
Alexandra IS in some dispute with The Weather Channel

If you do not wish to discuss in speculation please refrain from posting in this topic. If you wish to dispute my facts, please contact me. Thanks everyone :)

Whatever kind of dispute she's in with TWC, I hope and pray that she comes out of it safely and that nothing bad happens to her.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: WxScan on November 17, 2010, 10:14:12 PM
Here is an interesting article about Alexandra's brother.  It also reveals her real name.  Look under "personal life".  Alexandra's not her first name, and Warsh IS her last name.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Warsh (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Warsh)
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Anistorm on November 17, 2010, 10:26:19 PM
Here is an interesting article about Alexandra's brother.  It also reveals her real name.  Look under "personal life".  Alexandra's not her first name, and Warsh IS her last name.

[url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Warsh[/url] ([url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Warsh[/url])


We need proof of that. Wikipedia is true 60% of the time. As of right now, I do not believe that. She can't just be working at TWC with another name. That's impossible.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: jtmal0723 on November 17, 2010, 11:25:43 PM
Here is an interesting article about Alexandra's brother.  It also reveals her real name.  Look under "personal life".  Alexandra's not her first name, and Warsh IS her last name.

[url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Warsh[/url] ([url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Warsh[/url])


We need proof of that. Wikipedia is true 60% of the time. As of right now, I do not believe that. She can't just be working at TWC with another name. That's impossible.
It's plausible, but I hear a resounding:
[citation needed]
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on November 17, 2010, 11:29:26 PM
Here is an interesting article about Alexandra's brother.  It also reveals her real name.  Look under "personal life".  Alexandra's not her first name, and Warsh IS her last name.

[url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Warsh[/url] ([url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Warsh[/url])
I never thought that Alexandra wasn't her real name. Interesting… :thinking:
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on November 17, 2010, 11:47:39 PM
Here is an interesting article about Alexandra's brother.  It also reveals her real name.  Look under "personal life".  Alexandra's not her first name, and Warsh IS her last name.

[url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Warsh[/url] ([url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Warsh[/url])
I never thought that Alexandra wasn't her real name. Interesting… :thinking:


I can see a resemblance between them. So Kate Warsh is the real name of Alexandra Steele.  :huh:
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: TWCToday on November 18, 2010, 12:51:02 AM
I know folks in the media with stage names. Its not uncommon. For a women in the national spotlight I can understand  it for safety reasons as well.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: TWCToday on November 18, 2010, 12:55:57 AM
Yep its true. Here is your confirmation

K. Alexandra Warsh (Alexandra Steele) [1096]
http://www.ametsoc.org/memdir/seallist/get_listoftv.cfm (http://www.ametsoc.org/memdir/seallist/get_listoftv.cfm)
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Tyler on November 18, 2010, 12:57:14 AM
Yup it's very common, especially among women. A few years ago, a longtime reporter for WPXI, Yolanda Hawkins, departed the station and didn't mention where she was going. Then, a few months later, I was out west, and was watching KCBS, and lone and behold, Yolanda Hawkins was there, with a different name, of Lonni Rivera. I emailed her out of curiosity, and she said the name change was prompted by a few people here in Pittsburgh looking her up and trying to find her (creeps), and see as how LA is a bigger area, there was a greater chance of that happening more often. It's for pure safety.

For those of you familiar with CNET, Natali Morris, formerly Natali del Conte hosts a daily tech show called Loaded. She just recently wrote about how having two names would be difficult in her opinion. http://natalidelconte.squarespace.com/blog/2010/11/14/the-journalist-formerly-known-as-del-conte.html (http://natalidelconte.squarespace.com/blog/2010/11/14/the-journalist-formerly-known-as-del-conte.html)
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: skaloveexx33 on November 18, 2010, 08:56:41 AM
Well I'm officially creeped out. That's just weirddddd.   :thinking:
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: TWCmatthew on November 18, 2010, 04:15:15 PM
You have got to be kidding me.  :o  :huh:
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: TWCToday on November 18, 2010, 04:25:43 PM
You have got to be kidding me.  :o  :huh:
It's not that hard to believe really. It happens in the industry. Locally one of our OCMs goes by a different name on air. In his case its because the name is spelled really weird.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Localonthe8s on November 18, 2010, 04:44:08 PM
Shocking :O
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: wxmediafan on November 18, 2010, 06:32:51 PM
It makes me laugh that this is "shocking" and "unbelievable."  As Martin said, it is totally common.  Diane Sawyer goes by her middle name.  Not sure what her first one is.  It's a good idea, I think.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Eric on November 18, 2010, 06:49:25 PM
Diane Sawyer goes by her middle name.  Not sure what her first one is.

Lila.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: The Weather Guy on November 18, 2010, 08:50:42 PM
Quote
DEAR TWC,
I WOULD LIKE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING OCMs TO BE BACK ON TWC....BILL KENEELY, ALEXANDRA STEELE, BETTY DAVIS, AND ALL OF THE OTHER GREAT OCMs THAT YOU HAVE "LET GO" AND REPLACED WITH THESE NEW OCMs THAT HAVE NO EXPERIENCE WITH TWC. COPY AND PASTE THIS IF YOU AGREE!

 :cry: The weather channel has no self discipline. :hammer: WHY DO THEY ALWAYS LET GO OF THE BEST OCMS! When i was younger (and still now) Betty Davis was my favorite. :cry: :cry3: TWC SHOULD GET A  :censored: GRIP
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Eric on November 18, 2010, 09:20:21 PM
It's a very different network.  I started regularly watching The Weather Channel in 1988, and it more or less maintained its continuity through the early 2000s.  Since then, though, changes have been taking place at a dizzying pace, and many of these changes have been utterly incomprehensible.

I truly miss the network as it once was.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: JBC on November 19, 2010, 09:08:02 AM
I hate dragging this thread out, but in my mind Alexandra was not one of the best OCMs, and definitely should not be grouped as one of the old-timers.  She has only been at TWC 5-7 years. Who did they get rid of to bring her in? I'm thinking she was part of the first wave of what TWC has become. I wouldn't include her as part of the past. 
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Eric on November 19, 2010, 10:57:45 AM
I hate dragging this thread out, but in my mind Alexandra was not one of the best OCMs, and definitely should not be grouped as one of the old-timers.  She has only been at TWC 5-7 years. Who did they get rid of to bring her in? I'm thinking she was part of the first wave of what TWC has become. I wouldn't include her as part of the past.

You're right.  Two prominent female OCMs from The Weather Channel's past include Marny Stanier and Cheryl Lemke.  Alexandra Steele's career with the network, though rather celebrated until its abrupt end, doesn't compare to the longevity of many of the network's former OCMs, very, very few of whom are still with the network.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on November 19, 2010, 11:02:36 AM
I agree. She isn't in the sort of iconic category of female OCMs like Lisa Mozer, Jeanetta Jones, and Cheryl Lemke.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: TVWxScan on November 23, 2010, 07:23:04 PM
Not sure I would put Lisa Mozer in "iconic" territory... She was often embarrassed herself with bumbles & stumbles.  Does anyone remember the "Mexican Sea" incident???
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: MitchC on November 27, 2010, 02:51:59 PM
 I hope Nicole Mitchell isnt being let go as well.  The other night, she said something like  "This is my last night on Weather Center".   She didnt mention being switched to another show, so we will just have to wait until Monday to see what's up with Nicole. 

 It seems like TWC has been letting a lot of good people go lately.   It's nowhere near as good as it used to be.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Anistorm on November 29, 2010, 04:59:05 PM
Nicole Mitchell is now a fill-in OCM, just so you know.

Anyways, this just popped up on my facebook timeline:
Quote
After many years of service Alexandra is no longer with The Weather Channel. We are grateful for her time on the air and more so for having the opportunity to have worked with her. We wish her the best in the future.

^This was posted as Alexandra Steele's latest status. Looks like any day now we'll say baibai to her facebook page.

Yeah, she already left.. we all already knew that, right?
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: TWCToday on November 29, 2010, 06:19:56 PM
I'm surprised they even bothered to make a post
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Mike M on November 29, 2010, 10:50:52 PM
Oh, I figured she would come back after her case is closed.. well I hope she can find a job elsewhere although it can be hard finding one when you have been convicted of something.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on November 29, 2010, 10:56:48 PM
That's too bad. :cry: :cry3:

I don't think there's ever been a case in which a fired OCM returned to TWC.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: WeatherWitness on November 29, 2010, 11:17:30 PM
Are we allowed to know more details on what the case was about (like, was it really about Alexandra's lack of attractiveness), or is that out of the question? :dunno:
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: jtmal0723 on November 29, 2010, 11:23:52 PM
Are we allowed to know more details on what the case was about (like, was it really about Alexandra's lack of attractiveness), or is that out of the question? :dunno:
If it's sealed, then you'll never get to know.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: TWCToday on November 30, 2010, 12:05:21 AM
There is no evidence yet that there was actually a case. TWC employees suspected there may be one. I never expected Alex to return which is why I published the information. It is possible TWC settled out of court or a case never developed. There is also still a chance that internally the conflict will continue.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: JST on December 02, 2010, 12:30:25 AM
 I was surprised to learn of the firing.  I just thoiught you mixed them up once again and I missed her time slot. Personally, I think  she is better off doing weather for some other organization.  The direction in which The Weather Chanel is moving no longer reflects the weather.  Some of TWC "stories" are very far from having anything to do with weather.  If I wanted to see network news, I would watch the network news. Let The Weather Chanel be just that.  Send Al back to the Morning Show and don't do a joint venture here.   Bad move, "Powers That Be"....she was one of the better ones. Bet your ratings go down.     
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: TWCToday on December 02, 2010, 03:20:11 AM
Thank you for your comments. While this is not an official TWC site we do welcome comments and opinions of others. Many feel like you do
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on December 02, 2010, 09:52:45 AM
I was surprised to learn of the firing.  I just thoiught you mixed them up once again and I missed her time slot. Personally, I think  she is better off doing weather for some other organization.  The direction in which The Weather Chanel is moving no longer reflects the weather.  Some of TWC "stories" are very far from having anything to do with weather.  If I wanted to see network news, I would watch the network news. Let The Weather Chanel be just that.  Send Al back to the Morning Show and don't do a joint venture here.   Bad move, "Powers That Be"....she was one of the better ones. Bet your ratings go down.     

The Weather Channel has now become the Weather, News and Entertainment Channel.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on December 02, 2010, 11:42:13 AM
I was surprised to learn of the firing.  I just thoiught you mixed them up once again and I missed her time slot. Personally, I think  she is better off doing weather for some other organization.  The direction in which The Weather Chanel is moving no longer reflects the weather.  Some of TWC "stories" are very far from having anything to do with weather.  If I wanted to see network news, I would watch the network news. Let The Weather Chanel be just that.  Send Al back to the Morning Show and don't do a joint venture here.   Bad move, "Powers That Be"....she was one of the better ones. Bet your ratings go down.     

The Weather Channel has now become the Weather, News and Entertainment Channel.
And from April until a few months ago, it was the BP Oil Spill Channel.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Eric on December 02, 2010, 04:45:46 PM
The Weather Channel has now become the Weather, News and Entertainment Channel.
:furious:
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Donovan on December 02, 2010, 06:13:57 PM
I was surprised to learn of the firing.  I just thoiught you mixed them up once again and I missed her time slot. Personally, I think  she is better off doing weather for some other organization.  The direction in which The Weather Chanel is moving no longer reflects the weather.  Some of TWC "stories" are very far from having anything to do with weather.  If I wanted to see network news, I would watch the network news. Let The Weather Chanel be just that.  Send Al back to the Morning Show and don't do a joint venture here.   Bad move, "Powers That Be"....she was one of the better ones. Bet your ratings go down.     

The Weather Channel has now become the Weather, News and Entertainment Channel.
They might as well just change the channels name!
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: TWCmatthew on December 02, 2010, 06:48:50 PM
I was surprised to learn of the firing.  I just thoiught you mixed them up once again and I missed her time slot. Personally, I think  she is better off doing weather for some other organization.  The direction in which The Weather Chanel is moving no longer reflects the weather.  Some of TWC "stories" are very far from having anything to do with weather.  If I wanted to see network news, I would watch the network news. Let The Weather Chanel be just that.  Send Al back to the Morning Show and don't do a joint venture here.   Bad move, "Powers That Be"....she was one of the better ones. Bet your ratings go down.     
Yes!!! To The WNE Channel (The Weather, News, and entertainment channel.)  :rolley
The Weather Channel has now become the Weather, News and Entertainment Channel.
They might as well just change the channels name!
Yes!!! To The WNE Channel (The Weather, News, and entertainment channel.)  :rolleyes: Just kidding.  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Eric on December 02, 2010, 06:54:58 PM
They might as well just change the channels name!
Yes!!! To The WNE Channel (The Weather, News, and entertainment channel.)  :rolleyes: Just kidding.  :rolleyes:
Don't give them ideas! :club:
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on December 02, 2010, 07:26:40 PM
The Weanewstainment Channel! :P At least it'll still be TWC!
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on December 02, 2010, 08:00:36 PM
They might as well just change the channels name!
Yes!!! To The WNE Channel (The Weather, News, and entertainment channel.)  :rolleyes: Just kidding.  :rolleyes:
Don't give them ideas! :club:

They don't even have to change the name. It has become that way anyway.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Bruce on December 03, 2010, 01:23:20 PM
Typical NBC Product, they have no shows in the top 20, other than Sunday Night Football, the pre game show and post game show.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Al on December 04, 2010, 01:49:35 AM
Cantore and Steele page is now gone from facebook, about time.  :club:
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Thecoolwriter on December 04, 2010, 06:23:27 PM
I'm so glad that we have some official news on something.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Travis(: on December 04, 2010, 10:23:06 PM
hey thats a good new name! WNEC. Weather News And Entertainment Channel.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on December 04, 2010, 10:33:58 PM
hey thats a good new name! WNEC. Weather News And Entertainment Channel.

I hope I get some royalties if they ever decide to change their name.   :bleh: :yes:
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: TWCmatthew on December 05, 2010, 09:31:34 AM
hey thats a good new name! WNEC. Weather News And Entertainment Channel.
Sounds like an affiliate id.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Jim Burkhart on January 09, 2011, 08:07:44 PM
I to am saddened by the release of Alexandra.  I thought she was a true profeshional. Let us all know where we could find her.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: mee2 on January 11, 2011, 03:39:08 PM
I was just thinking of the people from TWC, and noticed I hadn't 'seen' Alex in awhile.
How very sad!  She was a great meteorologist!

I am so upset TWC has let go some of their finest. :angry:
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on January 11, 2011, 03:41:51 PM
Yeah, I agree. TWC isn't the same with all the new replacements.  :thumbdown:
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Tyler on January 12, 2011, 09:25:12 PM
According to Rich Johnson on his forums, Alex apparently wanted to go part time and NBC wouldn't allow that.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: WeatherWitness on January 12, 2011, 09:38:41 PM
I wonder how Rich Johnson would know anything about this (unless all laid-off OCMs keep in contact with each other or something like that). :unsure:
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Localonthe8s on January 12, 2011, 09:44:21 PM
According to Rich Johnson on his forums, Alex apparently wanted to go part time and NBC wouldn't allow that.
And she got fired/laid off for that?!
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Mike M on January 12, 2011, 09:47:26 PM
According to Rich Johnson on his forums, Alex apparently wanted to go part time and NBC wouldn't allow that.
Why would that lead to a legal issue? If she wants to go part time she has the right to do that.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Eric on January 12, 2011, 10:10:25 PM
I wonder how Rich Johnson would know anything about this (unless all laid-off OCMs keep in contact with each other or something like that). :unsure:

Why is that so hard to believe?  I'm still in contact with people I haven't seen since high school graduation more than a decade ago!
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Tyler on January 12, 2011, 10:24:56 PM
I wonder how Rich Johnson would know anything about this (unless all laid-off OCMs keep in contact with each other or something like that). :unsure:
Rich stays in contact with some of the OCMs, mainly Mike Sidel.

Why would that lead to a legal issue? If she wants to go part time she has the right to do that.
Not necessarily. Changing your availability in some professions is cause for termination, especially in the television industry.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: wxmediafan on January 12, 2011, 10:55:22 PM
Tyler is correct.

I am thinking that Alexandra asked to go part-time and when NBC said no, Alexandra probably decided to leave, which would cause legal problems because she violated her contract.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Al on January 12, 2011, 11:58:07 PM
I wonder why she wanted to step down.  :thinking:

but yes, indeed...what Kyle mentioned could very well be the legal issue that we had previously heard about.

edit: and if this is the case, then Alexandra was not "let go", this topic name may need to be changed.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: TWCToday on January 13, 2011, 04:14:34 AM
According to Rich Johnson on his forums, Alex apparently wanted to go part time and NBC wouldn't allow that.
Why would that lead to a legal issue? If she wants to go part time she has the right to do that.
When you have a contract you don't have rights. You don't agree to paint a whole house then decide that you will just paint 50% of it.
According to Rich Johnson on his forums, Alex apparently wanted to go part time and NBC wouldn't allow that.
Yes this is also what I was informed of. But my friend couldn't confirm it. As rich mentioned they are being particularly tight lipped on this one.

I imagine it went something like this. Alex wanted to go part time, TWC said no leading to a possible legal battle. You will note TWC employees were explicatively told not to take down her profiles while this was going on.  Leading me to believe TWC intended to make her stay. I would imagine they reached an agreement and settled out of court and Alex ended up getting the boot completely. That would be my best guess on the situation based on the information available.
I wonder why she wanted to step down.  :thinking:

but yes, indeed...what Kyle mentioned could very well be the legal issue that we had previously heard about.

edit: and if this is the case, then Alexandra was not "let go", this topic name may need to be changed.
Alex does has a family. I don't know the age of her child (children?) but I imagine she wants to spend more time with them. With her current schedule she only sees her kids up until around 2pm. If her kids are going to some sort of schooling that means she only sees them until around 8am each weekday. By the time Alex arrives home most likely they are sleeping. Just a thought.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: Thecoolwriter on January 15, 2011, 04:13:27 PM
According to Rich Johnson on his forums, Alex apparently wanted to go part time and NBC wouldn't allow that.
Why would that lead to a legal issue? If she wants to go part time she has the right to do that.
When you have a contract you don't have rights. You don't agree to paint a whole house then decide that you will just paint 50% of it.
According to Rich Johnson on his forums, Alex apparently wanted to go part time and NBC wouldn't allow that.
Yes this is also what I was informed of. But my friend couldn't confirm it. As rich mentioned they are being particularly tight lipped on this one.

I imagine it went something like this. Alex wanted to go part time, TWC said no leading to a possible legal battle. You will note TWC employees were explicatively told not to take down her profiles while this was going on.  Leading me to believe TWC intended to make her stay. I would imagine they reached an agreement and settled out of court and Alex ended up getting the boot completely. That would be my best guess on the situation based on the information available.
I wonder why she wanted to step down.  :thinking:

but yes, indeed...what Kyle mentioned could very well be the legal issue that we had previously heard about.

edit: and if this is the case, then Alexandra was not "let go", this topic name may need to be changed.
Alex does has a family. I don't know the age of her child (children?) but I imagine she wants to spend more time with them. With her current schedule she only sees her kids up until around 2pm. If her kids are going to some sort of schooling that means she only sees them until around 8am each weekday. By the time Alex arrives home most likely they are sleeping. Just a thought.

Let go seems to fit. She wanted to work less... TWC no and said bye bye. Some folks objected to the word fired and saying she left doesn't fit the information in my opinion

I understand completely what u are saying.
And if you want to know, Alexandra has a two year old daughter.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: weatherlover94 on January 15, 2011, 04:24:05 PM
I hope Alexandras husband has a good job. I hate that Alex got fired just because she wanted to go part time! :hammer:
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: Thecoolwriter on January 15, 2011, 06:39:00 PM
I hope Alexandras husband has a good job. I hate that Alex got fired just because she wanted to go part time! :hammer:

Actually, he had his own business.
If you want to know how I know this, it's because of the Internet here.
Also, I hate the fact that that happened as well. TWC is just a bunch of crooked people, and that's a fact.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: weatherlover94 on January 15, 2011, 07:08:52 PM
Im glad he does....I wander who TWC will cut next? Hopefully no one  :yes:
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: PAweatherman on January 15, 2011, 07:51:08 PM
Im glad he does....I wander who TWC will cut next? Hopefully no one  :yes:



Nicole Mitchell  if i had to chose the next one to go.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: Thecoolwriter on January 15, 2011, 08:19:22 PM
Im glad he does....I wander who TWC will cut next? Hopefully no one  :yes:



Nicole Mitchell  if i had to chose the next one to go.

Nobody knows, but it's a possibility.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: TWCToday on January 15, 2011, 08:24:18 PM
Im glad he does....I wander who TWC will cut next? Hopefully no one  :yes:



Nicole Mitchell  if i had to chose the next one to go.

Nobody knows, but it's a possibility.

A rather significant possibility in my opinion :(
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: TWCmatthew on January 15, 2011, 08:24:44 PM
Im glad he does....I wander who TWC will cut next? Hopefully no one  :yes:



Nicole Mitchell  if i had to chose the next one to go.

Nobody knows, but it's a possibility.

Nicole Mitchell recently graduated from law school, so when she finds a job, she'll quit on her own at TWC, IMO.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: Thecoolwriter on January 15, 2011, 08:28:36 PM
Im glad he does....I wander who TWC will cut next? Hopefully no one  :yes:



Nicole Mitchell  if i had to chose the next one to go.

Nobody knows, but it's a possibility.

Nicole Mitchell recently graduated from law school, so when she finds a job, she'll quit on her own at TWC, IMO.

Hey, does anyone know about Rich Johnson's forum?
And, the way he described the situation about Alexandra?
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: Donovan on January 15, 2011, 09:45:16 PM
Im glad he does....I wander who TWC will cut next? Hopefully no one  :yes:



Nicole Mitchell  if i had to chose the next one to go.

Nobody knows, but it's a possibility.

Nicole Mitchell recently graduated from law school, so when she finds a job, she'll quit on her own at TWC, IMO.
Isn't tonight her last show.  :hammer: I hope she doesn't go, and decides to stay. She is one of my favorite mets.
Title: Re: Re: Alexandra Steele Let Go
Post by: Stu Cozza on January 20, 2011, 11:48:55 AM
Sure alex will be missed but the thing that bothers me is was there some sort of motive to fire her that we didn't know about?

Tomorrow's Talker August 2010 Part 2 ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVU247HhU-Q#ws[/url])

Mood change, money, etc?


I still miss Weather Duck.  :cry3:
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: Skip on January 20, 2011, 09:13:03 PM
 :no:Without overstating the obvious, she was extremely good looking, and some may perceive that as a threat. Secondly, who ever bought out the weather channel, not sure of the network, has done nothing but dilute the whole premise of the originators. First thing I noticed was the cheapening of the local forecast, then an unnecessary Al Roker was thrown into the mix, Now Alexandra Steele is gone. What the hell is going on?
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: Thecoolwriter on January 21, 2011, 08:21:25 PM
:no:Without overstating the obvious, she was extremely good looking, and some may perceive that as a threat. Secondly, who ever bought out the weather channel, not sure of the network, has done nothing but dilute the whole premise of the originators. First thing I noticed was the cheapening of the local forecast, then an unnecessary Al Roker was thrown into the mix, Now Alexandra Steele is gone. What the hell is going on?

Tell you the truth, TWC is going down the drain....plain and simple!!!!
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: Star4000 Fan on January 22, 2011, 11:11:39 AM
Hopefully, things might change for the better with the new ownership.  :hmm:
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: Mike M on January 22, 2011, 02:07:19 PM
Hopefully, things might change for the better with the new ownership.  :hmm:
...no ;)
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: Anistorm on January 25, 2011, 07:27:01 PM
Hey, does anyone know about Rich Johnson's forum?

I do, though I haven't visit it that much often. I'll PM you the link.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: ap215 on January 26, 2011, 09:42:25 AM
When i first heard about NBC purchasing TWC i grew a little suspect as to how this was gonna pan out, as soon as i saw the new meteorologists taking over the 7PM time slot & searched online about what happened to Alexandra i knew this whole thing would be a mistake.

And now with Comcast acquiring NBC it's becoming an even bigger joke consolidation stinks. Good luck where you go Alexandra my best goes out to you and your family.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: SBar54321 on February 01, 2011, 08:09:42 AM
How do I find Rich Johnson's forum? I've never seen it and he's one of my favorites. Thanks.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: kcspis1 on February 01, 2011, 11:43:00 AM
Tropicalweather.net is the website started by Rich Johnson. By the way I found it by googling Rich Johnson.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: TWCToday on February 01, 2011, 06:21:46 PM
Tropicalweather.net is the website started by Rich Johnson. By the way I found it by googling Rich Johnson.
Be sure to check it out! Great site :)
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: Jake on February 01, 2011, 11:05:28 PM
Wow, they let Rich Johnson go and he was the only Certified Broadcast Meteorologist.
Goes to show how stupid NBC is.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: Judith Clark on February 16, 2011, 08:14:19 PM
Where is she? I no longer watch TWC---her personality made the show!
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: Donovan on February 16, 2011, 09:15:45 PM
Where is she? I no longer watch TWC---her personality made the show!
She was forced to leave because she wanted more time with her family and TWC management wouldn't allow it, so she is probably doing just that and looking for something new to do.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: Thecoolwriter on February 17, 2011, 05:19:06 PM
Where is she? I no longer watch TWC---her personality made the show!
She was forced to leave because she wanted more time with her family and TWC management wouldn't allow it, so she is probably doing just that and looking for something new to do.

At least she's not dealing with those crazy people anymore. And, the management team sucks anyway and always will after what they did to her and the previous good OCMs who knew what they were talking about.
I bet Alex is somewhere enjoying life with her daughter and traveling the world with her family and such.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: tpirfan28 on April 24, 2011, 02:09:02 PM
Guess who is on CNN today as their weatherperson.....
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: harry on April 24, 2011, 02:18:39 PM
just saw alexandria on cnn doing the weather welcome back!
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: Donovan on April 24, 2011, 02:55:17 PM
What time is she on? I gotta catch her!
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 24, 2011, 03:57:32 PM
Wow that's awesome! So glad that CNN was able to recognize her credentials and pick her up again
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on April 24, 2011, 04:17:42 PM
Good for Alex!  :dance: I am glad that she got another gig. Hopefully I'll catch her on CNN some time.   :yes:
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: beanboy89 on April 24, 2011, 04:29:43 PM
Good deal. Glad to hear that she could find another job without moving out of the Atlanta area.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: tpirfan28 on April 24, 2011, 04:50:02 PM
She was just on...I got a cap and should have it up by tomorrow evening.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: WeatherWitness on April 24, 2011, 04:52:41 PM
Wow. Congratulations to her...I am glad she was able to find another (good) job that fit her needs. :)
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: tpirfan28 on April 24, 2011, 06:20:10 PM
Don't know how cranky Time Warner will be about this clip so no YouTube (no doofy copyright video)...enjoy

MP4, let me know if it doesn't work an I'll do something about it
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 24, 2011, 06:21:23 PM
I'll upload it on YT if there are major issues, I have it DVR'd.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: Donovan on April 24, 2011, 07:08:46 PM
Great to see her back out there. Anyone know what times she will be on? Is she just a fill in,freelance, or there to stay?
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on April 24, 2011, 07:58:48 PM
Great to see her back out there. Anyone know what times she will be on? Is she just a fill in,freelance, or there to stay?

So far it's just for these brief weather updates, i'm thinking she will be a weekend meteorologist. and she usually comes on at sporadic times.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: skaloveexx33 on April 24, 2011, 09:04:34 PM
Ahhh! So happy to see her on again!  :dance: :biggrin:
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: TWCToday on April 24, 2011, 09:57:05 PM
Don't know how cranky Time Warner will be about this clip so no YouTube (no doofy copyright video)...enjoy

MP4, let me know if it doesn't work an I'll do something about it
Thanks for posting the clip! Wow she is lucky to have gotten to stay in the Atlanta area. It is nice to see her back on. Is it just me or does she look a little different? More makeup?
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: skaloveexx33 on April 24, 2011, 10:00:57 PM
Don't know how cranky Time Warner will be about this clip so no YouTube (no doofy copyright video)...enjoy

MP4, let me know if it doesn't work an I'll do something about it
Thanks for posting the clip! Wow she is lucky to have gotten to stay in the Atlanta area. It is nice to see her back on. Is it just me or does she look a little different? More makeup?
No,you're not alone,I noticed that she looked different as well. Couldn't figure out what it was,though.  :dunno:
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 24, 2011, 11:23:50 PM
Yeah her face seems to be more long and she has a lot of lipstick on.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: Thecoolwriter on April 24, 2011, 11:43:14 PM
Don't know how cranky Time Warner will be about this clip so no YouTube (no doofy copyright video)...enjoy

MP4, let me know if it doesn't work an I'll do something about it
Thanks for posting the clip! Wow she is lucky to have gotten to stay in the Atlanta area. It is nice to see her back on. Is it just me or does she look a little different? More makeup?

She does look different in a way. You guys are right about that.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: TWCmatthew on April 25, 2011, 08:42:39 AM
Glad to see her back on television! And yes, I do notice that she looks a little different... It might be more makeup, and maybe some stress?  :unsure:
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 26, 2011, 03:44:48 PM
Alexandra Steele on CNN - 4/24/11 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gbn-54RWosc#)
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 26, 2011, 05:01:58 PM
I'm not sure what any of you are seeing, but she looks no different at CNN than she did at TWC. :unsure:
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: TWCmatthew on April 26, 2011, 10:33:29 PM
Yes, in the most recent clip she does look more like how she did at TWC.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 26, 2011, 10:36:21 PM
Yes, in the most recent clip she does look more like how she did at TWC.

I think both clips were recorded on the same day because she's wearing the same red dress, but still she looks the same to me in both anyway.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: Mike M on April 26, 2011, 11:44:25 PM
I'm not sure what any of you are seeing, but she looks no different at CNN than she did at TWC. :unsure:
Agreed, she looks the same as her beautiful self at TWC to me. :yes:
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: ap215 on April 27, 2011, 02:35:04 AM
Yay! Great to see her again! GL at CNN Alexandra :dance:
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: Donovan on April 27, 2011, 11:59:33 AM
Now only if Nicole Mitchell was there too :P Nicole had a big interview a few weeks back, not sure if it was in law or broadcast meteorology. Hope to find out soon!
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: TWCToday on April 27, 2011, 01:49:08 PM
I think its how CNN does their lighting
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: skaloveexx33 on April 29, 2011, 09:09:06 AM
I think its how CNN does their lighting
Yeah,she looks really pale. I think maybe that's it. We were used to her being pretty tan and she looks a lot more pale in that video.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: Donovan on April 29, 2011, 03:37:16 PM
I think its how CNN does their lighting
Yeah,she looks really pale. I think maybe that's it. We were used to her being pretty tan and she looks a lot more pale in that video.
She looks tanner to me. I don't see as much wrinkles on her face now as I did at TWC.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: Lightning on April 30, 2011, 06:00:59 PM
Guess who is on CNN today as their weatherperson.....
Yeah, I saw Alexandra Steele on CNN this past Sunday.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on April 30, 2011, 06:07:23 PM
I am glad to see Kate Warsh (a.k.a. Alexandra Steele) back on the air.  :P Hopefully, I'll see her soon on CNN.  :happy:
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: skaloveexx33 on June 07, 2011, 09:08:56 PM
TWC is showing an episode right now of Surviving the Elements that she is on  :happy:
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: TWCmatthew on June 07, 2011, 09:34:05 PM
TWC is showing an episode right now of Surviving the Elements that she is on  :happy:
Yes, I'm watching.  :happy: Even though it was recorded a couple years ago, it's good to see her on a TWC show.  :happy:
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: skaloveexx33 on June 07, 2011, 09:37:26 PM
TWC is showing an episode right now of Surviving the Elements that she is on  :happy:
Yes, I'm watching.  :happy: Even though it was recorded a couple years ago, it's good to see her on a TWC show.  :happy:
Agreed. I was really happy to see her on..though it seemed weird hearing "Hello I'm meteorologist Alexandra Steele".  :bleh:
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: Donovan on July 29, 2011, 05:08:07 AM
Just saw Alex on CNN this morning, great thing. Makes me want to get up at 5AM much more :P
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: Anistorm on July 29, 2011, 01:12:12 PM
Just saw Alex on CNN this morning, great thing. Makes me want to get up at 5AM much more :P

2 am for me. xD But yeah, it's nice to see her doing some "delineating" again. :P
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: agentreyn on August 11, 2011, 07:41:07 AM
I'm disappointed to hear Alexandra is gone. She was smart, funny and very knowledgeable. I think she wore too much white on cam. But she was certainly hot enough, imo.  :hmm:

I thought Alexandra and Dave Schwartz were the wittiest personalities that had. Sorry to see them both gone.

((Ftr, I have no prob with blond + big boobs, but I do expect some sort of personality on cam))
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: Tyler on August 29, 2011, 12:01:23 AM
http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/former-weather-channel-met-turns-up-on-cnn_b82809 (http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/former-weather-channel-met-turns-up-on-cnn_b82809)
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 29, 2011, 12:06:54 AM
[url]http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/former-weather-channel-met-turns-up-on-cnn_b82809[/url] ([url]http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/former-weather-channel-met-turns-up-on-cnn_b82809[/url])


Yes, I saw Alex on CNN the other day giving the latest information on Hurricane Irene. Nice to see her on-air again with her new job. :)
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on August 29, 2011, 02:08:14 AM
[url]http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/former-weather-channel-met-turns-up-on-cnn_b82809[/url] ([url]http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/former-weather-channel-met-turns-up-on-cnn_b82809[/url])


Yes, I saw Alex on CNN the other day giving the latest information on Hurricane Irene. Nice to see her on-air again with her new job. :)


I saw her too on Saturday night, I think. I am glad to see her get some work again.  :yes:
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: Star4000 Fan on September 03, 2011, 02:34:16 AM
She's been on CNN for a while, though, right?  I am surprised to read about this now.  :dunno:
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: IceManNYR on October 16, 2011, 02:11:36 PM
She was on CNN Saturday afternoon doing the weather forecasts.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on October 16, 2011, 04:22:51 PM
And she was on today, also.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: WeatherWitness on October 16, 2011, 06:03:30 PM
Well it's certainly good to hear that Alex is still working. Maybe this thread should be re-titled as "Alexandra Steele now at CNN." :P
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: Thecoolwriter on October 17, 2011, 03:56:13 PM
I saw Alex on CNN yesterday as well. They were talking about Halloween costumes. If anyone was listening closely, she said her daughter's name on air yesterday. Remember at TWC, she didn't say her name at all. But, it finally came out yesterday. Random thought....
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: skaloveexx33 on October 17, 2011, 07:53:39 PM
I saw Alex on CNN yesterday as well. They were talking about Halloween costumes. If anyone was listening closely, she said her daughter's name on air yesterday. Remember at TWC, she didn't say her name at all. But, it finally came out yesterday. Random thought....

What was it? Just curious.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: Thecoolwriter on October 17, 2011, 07:58:23 PM
Just take a look at this link, it's from the CNN transcripts. Go at the bottom until you see Alexandra's name, and you'll see it.
Just read, it's crazy.
Go here: http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/1110/16/cnr.01.html (http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/1110/16/cnr.01.html)
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on October 17, 2011, 08:01:23 PM
Just take a look at this link, it's from the CNN transcripts. Go at the bottom until you see Alexandra's name, and you'll see it.
Just read, it's crazy.
Go here: [url]http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/1110/16/cnr.01.html[/url] ([url]http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/1110/16/cnr.01.html[/url])


Jagger?!  :o
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: skaloveexx33 on October 17, 2011, 08:07:21 PM
Quote from: TampaMillTWC88 link=topic :blink:=3310.msg162393#msg162393 date=1318896083
Just take a look at this link, it's from the CNN transcripts. Go at the bottom until you see Alexandra's name, and you'll see it.
Just read, it's crazy.
Go here: [url]http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/1110/16/cnr.01.html[/url] ([url]http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/1110/16/cnr.01.html[/url])


Jagger?!  :o


Umm,Jagger? What,was she trying to go for the female version of Mick Jagger?  :blink:
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: Thecoolwriter on October 17, 2011, 08:21:10 PM
Quote from: TampaMillTWC88 link=topic :blink:=3310.msg162393#msg162393 date=1318896083
Just take a look at this link, it's from the CNN transcripts. Go at the bottom until you see Alexandra's name, and you'll see it.
Just read, it's crazy.
Go here: [url]http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/1110/16/cnr.01.html[/url] ([url]http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/1110/16/cnr.01.html[/url])


Jagger?!  :o


Umm,Jagger? What,was she trying to go for the female version of Mick Jagger?  :blink:


I said the same thing. What the?!?!?!
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: Localonthe8s on October 17, 2011, 09:54:07 PM
:rofl2:
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: Thecoolwriter on October 17, 2011, 10:58:04 PM
I wonder what she was thinking  :hmm:
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: skaloveexx33 on October 18, 2011, 07:36:52 PM
I wonder what she was thinking  :hmm:

Me too..that's,uhh,quite the name..
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: Thecoolwriter on October 18, 2011, 08:26:10 PM
When that little girl grows up, I wonder what she's going to think of her name as a teenager and an adult.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: skaloveexx33 on October 18, 2011, 09:37:40 PM
When that little girl grows up, I wonder what she's going to think of her name as a teenager and an adult.

I'd be either changing it or going by my middle name. If that was any better,that is..
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: Thecoolwriter on October 18, 2011, 10:25:46 PM
When that little girl grows up, I wonder what she's going to think of her name as a teenager and an adult.

I'd be either changing it or going by my middle name. If that was any better,that is..

I remember when she was at TWC, she had said that she had picked out a wacky name when they were referencing names to something (I forgot). But..... DANG!!!!
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: Anistorm on October 19, 2011, 10:34:19 PM
Yeah, I think she named her daughter after Mick Jagger...which I think it's quite creative! :P I have a feeling her little girl might grow up to be a fan of him. I'm pretty sure!
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: WeatherWitness on October 20, 2011, 12:08:29 PM
Yeah, I think she named her daughter after Mick Jagger...which I think it's quite creative! :P I have a feeling her little girl might grow up to be a fan of him. I'm pretty sure!

Personally, I think Jagger should be a name for a guy, but whatever. :P
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: toxictwister00 on October 20, 2011, 12:13:59 PM
Odd name, if it was unisex (at least I guess it's not) then it wouldn't be so bad. :itsok:
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: WeatherWitness on October 23, 2011, 04:29:13 PM
In response to the 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Turkey, Steele was giving an interesting demonstration of earthquakes today using two pieces of paper.  Didn't know what she was doing at first. :P  Ah Alex, we miss you on TWC.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: tpirfan28 on December 20, 2011, 03:42:31 PM
She's still with CNN...she was just on.
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: Localonthe8s on December 20, 2011, 04:07:36 PM
She looks to be a full-timer on CNN now
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: twcclassics on April 04, 2012, 03:13:07 PM
She looks to be a full-timer on CNN now

Yep, she's pimping for climate change.

http://freebeacon.com/cnn-weatherman-blames-tornadoes-on-climate-change/ (http://freebeacon.com/cnn-weatherman-blames-tornadoes-on-climate-change/)
Title: Re: Alexandra Steele No Longer with TWC
Post by: TWCCraig on April 04, 2012, 03:20:14 PM
She looks to be a full-timer on CNN now

Yep, she's pimping for climate change.

[url]http://freebeacon.com/cnn-weatherman-blames-tornadoes-on-climate-change/[/url] ([url]http://freebeacon.com/cnn-weatherman-blames-tornadoes-on-climate-change/[/url])


I'm not surprised. She obviously did not know what she was talking about. Any meteorologists who blames something on climate change without explaining how or why shouldn't be working there because some viewers who truly don't believe in climate change wouldn't like that. Unless if the topic they were discussing is solely for climate change, never bring up climate change like that.