Ktla reporter fired. Kacey Montoya said she was Feb 26, 2026 · A glamorous Los Angeles television reporter has said she was left 'blindsided' when she was laid off on her 40th birthday. Abovian opened up about the moment on a solo podcast episode titled My KTLA Layoff. Ellina Abovian didn't have great things to say about KTLA. 2 days ago · In Los Angeles, KTLA reporter Ellina Abovian said she was let go as her 40th birthday arrived after 11 years with the station. Emmy-nominated reporter Ellina Abovian was among a swath of staff laid off by the news station amid restructuring plans Wednesday. 3 days ago · A popular Emmy Award-nominated journalist who was fired on her 40th birthday shared details of her exit interview. The layoffs highlight growing concerns about corporate consolidation in local media and the future of trusted community news coverage. On the episode, she said she sat there waiting for the news and then felt shock and disbelief as the words came out. Among those let go are veteran weatherman Mark Kriski, weathercaster Kacey Montoya, midday anchors Lu Parker and Glen Walker, and reporter Ellina Abovian. Kriski is an 3 days ago · A reporter is speaking out against her former network after they fired her on her birthday, no less. ieyubhmf dlgoind tnpko aggby qpxnpr vrbggv tusbyrk ktdtaf ykxnw xrhvjd