Sports Radio Host In US Fired After Calling Female Reporter "Barbie" On Air
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Mr Geronimo made the comment toward WUSA9 Washington D.C. reporter Sharla McBride.
Sports radio host Michael Sorce, who goes by the name Don Geronimo on air was fired by WBIG-FM on Sunday after he made sexist remarks toward a female reporter who was covering Washington Commanders, New York Post reported. At this time I will not be providing comment on the events of the last few days. I am consulting with my advisors as to my options moving forward, including an accurate reflection of the situation. Thx -d.
According to the media outlet, Mr Geronimo made the comment toward WUSA9 Washington D.C. reporter Sharla McBride. While speaking with his co-host Crash Young, Mr Geronimo made several offensive comments about Ms McBride. Mr Sorce called her "Barbie" and "a cheerleader" on air while she was on assignment.
"Hey look, Barbie's here. Hi, Barbie girl," he shouted toward Ms McBride while on air on Thursday. "I'm guessing she's a cheerleader."
