When meteorologist Rob Marciano joined ABC’s “Good Morning America” in 2014, the fanfare was instantaneous.
Thanks to his talent and likeability, Marciano evolved into one of the biggest celebrities in broadcasting.
But that all changed in April of 2024 when the charismatic weatherman was let go from ABC.
Byer added that the newsman was sacked after several ABC colleagues complained about his behavior at work.
As of this writing, Marciano and ABC have remained tight-lipped about the details of his dismissal.
He was raised in Glennville, Connecticut, where the summers are sticky and the winters are icy.
Thanks to the diverse climate of his hometown, Marciano learned to appreciate the wonders of Mother Nature.
“My favorite kind of weather to report on is snow,” the weatherman toldStormHourin 2024.
“I grew up in the Northeast and absolutely love snow.
I love the sight, the feel, even the smell of snow.”
As a self-described “weather fanatic,” Marciano decided to turn his passion into a full-fledged career.
A few years later, he was awarded the American Meteorological Society Seal of Approval.
“I couldn’t get a TV job,” the meteorologist confessed to StormHour in 2024.
“I looked like I was 12 years old and very much sucked at doing TV.”
Fortunately, an acquaintance offered him a job as a stock trader on Wall Street.
Six months into the job, Marciano became licensed in the stock-trading industry.
I quit my Wall Street job, drove south, and never looked backed."
At his new job, Marciano honed his forecasts on Portland’s famously drizzly skies.
In 2003, the weather virtuoso left KATU-TV to join CNN as a news and weather anchor.
The switch paid off: During his CNN tenure, Marciano gained prestige for his outstanding weather segments.
Marciano returned to Portland in April 2017 to cover the highly-anticipated total solar eclipse.
Rob Marciano was a co-anchor on ‘Entertainment Tonight’
Rob Marciano made another career pivot in 2013.
This time, he broke from his meteorology roots and became an anchor at “Entertainment Tonight.”
“Weather, sports and entertainment, those are topics that are safe conversation.”
“I know I’m going to miss it,” he confirmed.
“I’ll salivate every time a storm spins up.
During his “ET” tenure, Marciano interviewed superstars like Mel Gibson and Jennifer Lopez.
But it wasn’t long before Marciano felt the urge to leave “ET.”
“It was a job I couldn’t say no to.
[…] [‘Entertainment Tonight’] was a wild ride.
This time, he joined the iconic news broadcast “Good Morning America” as a weekend meteorologist.
As an ABC weather anchor, Marciano’s portfolio encompassed all kinds of weather conditions.
In his interview with StormHour, Marciano reflected on some of his career highlights.
The weather expert became a first-time parent in 2012 with the birth of his daughter, Madelynn Marciano.
Five years later, the anchorman and his then-wife, Eryn Marciano, welcomed their son, Mason Marciano.
On social media, Marciano shares glimpses of his precious relationship with the youngsters.
In late 2023, Marciano stepped back from his “Good Morning America” duties to focus on fatherhood.
“My thanks to the bosses who listened and made this work-life balance possible.”
The pair had been hitched since 2010 and appeared to be living the dream.
However, in 2021, Eryn filed for divorce, putting the kibosh on their 10-year marriage.
Marciano addressed the situation exclusively toPeople, stating, “The last couple of years have been very difficult.
I didn’t want this and tried to save the marriage, but we are sadly divorcing.
My focus now is on my kids.”
Despite their unfortunate separation, the pair have seemingly kept things amicable for their kids.
Another source told Page Six that Rob faced disciplinary action for behaving improperly on the job.
“He made people feel uncomfortable,” stated the insider.
“There was a period where there were some issues, a number of alarming events.”
Although the pair worked closely together on the show, it wasn’t a harmonious partnership.
Despite the allegations against him, some of Marciano’s ABC cohorts have defended him.
“He was hard-working and kind to everyone,” a source toldPeoplein 2024.
He’s the definition of a standup guy.”
In May of 2024, theDaily Beastoffered some insights into what may have led to Marciano’s undoing.
Insiders told the publication that Marciano was canned after a “heated screaming match” with an ABC producer.
Of course,Marciano isn’t the only “GMA” anchor to be plagued by scandal.
On their podcast,“Amy & T.J.,“the pair weighed in on the Marciano drama.
