Bounced in Boston (Patreon)

When NBC pulled the affiliation from WHDH (Boston) and decided to launch their own NBC station, many outside NBC knew it would be a tough road. 

Viewers in the Northeast like “their news station” and they don’t want to change. 

NBC Boston launched nearly 3 years ago and to say they are struggling in the news ratings would be a major understatement. 

Now, sources say that managers are turning on each other and talent is getting whacked. 

Sources tell FTVLive that Anchor/Reporter Chris Emma (above left) and Weekend Anchor Nick Emmons (above right) have been let go from the station. The bios for both have been scrubbed from the station’s website. 

Sources say both were well liked in the newsroom and did a good job. “They are being used as scapegoats for bad ratings,” said one insider to FTVLive. 

Sources also tell FTVLive that there is a bit of a power struggle going on between Station Manager Chris Wayland and General Manager Mike St. Peter. 

St. Peter is expected to announce his retirement sometime next year once the staff moves into the new building that is under construction.  Wayland is said to be the heir apparent once St. Peter leaves. 

Some say Wayland is already flexing his muscle and was the big reason Emma and  Emmons were bounced. 

We hear that there are strong rumors that Wayland and News Director Ben Dobson aren't getting along either, and the parting of the ways with Emmons was a sore spot for Dobson. 

Dobson and  Emmons were said to be very close. 

Don’t be surprised if more changes aren’t going down in Bean Town. 

The place is a mess. 

Here is the internal email sent to the staff about those that have recently left the station and are not allowed back in the building: