Just commented on her Facebook:
TWC Viewer: Dude are u gone? I noticed that they seem to be going with younger and sexier ppl. I thought you were more than qualified.
Nichole: Younger, sexier, and in my case, someone who won't cause an "incovenience" to the company by needing time off for military service. (Of course, no reason was given, but that was the only thing the NBC folks ever complained about in reference to my work performance.)