US EditionEx-NBC Anchor Speaks Out About Viral Broadcast That Shocked Viewers
- Leon Harris, a former NBC4 Washington anchor, struggled visibly during a live Thanksgiving Day broadcast in 2024, prompting his removal mid-show.
- On May 14, 2025, Harris disclosed that he had consumed some wine prior to the broadcast and shared that his long-term struggle with alcoholism had lowered his ability to handle alcohol.
- Viewers called in with concerns during the incident, and Harris was subsequently pulled off air, took a four-month leave, and entered rehab to address his health.
- Harris said, “I ended drinking in between shows,” and described the event as “the most embarrassing thing” and “career-altering,” while NBC4 praised his eight years of service.
- Harris permanently stepped down in April 2025 to focus on his health and family, marking the end of a 40-plus-year career amid industry changes and personal challenges.
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Former NBC Washington TV Anchor Leon Harris Breaks Silence About the Concerning Broadcast Which Ended His Presenting Career
The former NBC Washington co-anchor gave a concerning broadcast on Thanksgiving, leading to him being "pulled off the air"Daryn Kagan/Youtube Leon Harris discusses concerning Thanksgiving incident on NBC4 Washington.Former NBC4 Washington co-anchor Leon Harris has broken his silence, speaking out about his concerning appearance on the show on ThanksgivingHarris told his former colleague Daryn Kagan that he had a "couple glasses of wine" before b…
Local NBC anchor Leon Harris who went viral for shaky news segment before resignation admits months later he was boozed up
Now-former NBC4 Washington journalist Leon Harris addressed the uncomfortable moment in which he struggled mightily while delivering the news, including stumbling over words and awkward hesitations.
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Former News Anchor Leon Harris Opens Up About The Broadcast That Cost Him His Job: 'I Was Drinking Between Shows' - theJasmineBRAND
Leon Harris Former News Anchor Leon Harris Opens Up About The Broadcast That Cost Him His Job: ‘I Was Drinking Between Shows’ Leon Harris is breaking his silence about the on-air moment that cost him his job at NBC4. The longtime anchor concerned viewers during a Thanksgiving broadcast when he appeared to slur his words and stumble through the script. Now, in an interview on the Call Me Friend podcast, Harris explained what really happened that …
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