What happened to the Vivacious Traffic Anchor Demetria?
Demetria Obilor was farewelled by the Dallas, Texas ABC affiliate on October 15.Two years ago, the reporter joined the morning show, Daybreak, and immediately took up the issue of body shaming.Daybreak viewers are sad to see her go.Many are speculating on the reasons for Obilor's departure, as she hasn't specified her future plans yet.A feud among Daybreak anchors could be to blame.
Demetria Obilor was a student at the University of Kansas when she began her television career.She worked at an NBC news station in Kansas City.
Obilor found her first job at KLAS-TV when her family moved to Las Vegas.She was a morning traffic anchor at the CBS affiliate and built a following on social media with her charm.
Obilor joined Daybreak as a traffic anchor in Dallas.Her bold style attracted a lot of attention.
Obilor responded to a distasteful comment about her curves.She shut down the body-shaming in a dignified way that went online.
Obilor said that if you don't like it, you have your options.I love you, the people who showed love.When I look a little different, people think it's okay to talk to me, but I can't clap back because I'm on TV.
People defended and praised Demetria for her response.She would discuss the issue of discrimination based on appearance.
Obilor had commented on her hair.Obilor is the daughter of a Nigerian man and a white woman.
In August, Ed Bark shared a memo from Carolyn Mungo that said Obilor would be leaving the station at the end of her contract.
Demetria Obilor will be leaving Daybreak this fall.We give you the cover story from DFW's WFAA-TV, obtained from a management memo to staffers, while also getting closer to the real story.https://t.co/fk8cKmQOlB
Obilor decided to step away from the traffic desk and not renew her contract at WFAA.Demetria took this town by storm after she arrived.Her video response to viewer body shaming went global.It proved that Demetria is her own person.People watched.
Daybreak viewers questioned if this was true without confirmation from Obilor.After months of speculation, Obilor finally confirmed the news.
She said in the video that her last day on Daybreak will be October 15.
Daybreak played a list of Obilor's most memorable moments.She thanked her colleagues and the audience.
Obilor said in her first video that she was leaving Daybreak to pursue other opportunities.
Traffic is not a long-term career.She says it is time to explore.We wish her the best and will be cheering her on.
During her final Daybreak appearance, Demetria revealed that her immediate plans are to return to Vegas and spend time with her family.She will look for her next chance.
Social media users can't help but speculate about why Obilor is leaving.Her fans wonder if her departure was accelerated because she hasn't revealed which station she will be joining.