Mark Mester is a former news anchor and reporter who made headlines for his dramatic exit from KTLA Channel 5 in Los Angeles, California.
He was fired from KTLA in 2023 for his on-air outburst against his co-anchor Lynette Romero, who left the station after 24 years.
He now hosts a YouTube show called The Mark Mester Show, exploring various destinations and food spots. He also plans to launch a podcast called Mark Mester’s Dad Jokes.
Mark Mester is known for his adventurous spirit, love for surfing, and dog, Charlie.
Profile
- Full name: Mark Andrew Mester
- Date of birth: December 26, 1986
- Age: 37 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Budapest, Hungary
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Former news anchor and reporter, YouTube host, podcast host
- Height: 6 feet 2 inches
- Parents: Dr. Andrew Mester (father), name of mother unknown
- Siblings: Daniel Mester (brother)
- Spouse: N/A
- Children: N/A
- Relationship status: Single
- Net worth: $2 million
Early Life & Education
Mark Mester, born on December 26, 1986, in Budapest, Hungary, is now 37 years old.
He moved to the United States with his family as a child. His father is Dr. Andrew Mester, a renowned laser surgeon and inventor. His mother’s name is not publicly known.
He has a brother named Daniel Mester, who is also a doctor. Mark Mester attended the prestigious Dalton School in New York City. He was interested in journalism and media from a young age.
Mark Mester graduated from Cornell University with a degree in communication. He started his journalism career as an intern at CNN in New York.
He then worked as a presenter and reporter at KEYT-TV in Santa Barbara, California, before joining KTLA in 2014.
He became the co-anchor of the Weekend Morning News show alongside Lynette Romero, Liberte Chan, and Ellina Abovian.
He also covered various stories as a general assignment reporter.
He left KTLA in 2023 after his controversial farewell to Romero.
Personal Life
Mark Mester is not married and does not have any children. He has a dog named Charlie, who often appears on his social media posts.
He is also an avid surfer and enjoys outdoor activities. He has been linked to several women, but none have been confirmed as his girlfriend.
He is currently single and focused on his YouTube and podcast projects.
Career
Mark Mester started his journalism career as an intern at CNN in New York.
He then worked as a presenter and reporter at KEYT-TV in Santa Barbara, California, covering topics such as politics, crime, sports, and entertainment.
He joined KTLA in 2014 as a general assignment reporter and later became the co-anchor of the Weekend Morning News show.
He worked on the show with Lynette Romero, Liberte Chan, and Ellina Abovian.
He also covered various stories, such as the 2016 presidential election, the 2017 Las Vegas shooting, the 2018 California wildfires, and the 2019 Oscars.
Mark Mester left KTLA in 2023 after his on-air outburst against his co-anchor Lynette Romero, who announced her departure from the station after 24 years.
He accused her of being unprofessional, disrespectful, and dishonest.
He also claimed that she had an affair with another co-worker and that she was behind his firing.
He apologized for his behaviour later, but it was too late to save his job. He was fired from KTLA and faced much backlash from the viewers and the media.
Mark Mester then launched his own YouTube show called The Mark Mester Show, where he travels to different places and tries various food and drinks.
He also plans to launch a podcast called Mark Mester’s Dad Jokes, where he will share his humorous insights on life and current events.
He hopes to rebuild his reputation and career through these platforms.
Awards
Mark Mester has won several awards for his journalism work, such as:
- The Golden Mike Award for Best News Reporting in 2016.
- The Emmy Award for Outstanding News Special in 2017.
- The Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence in Video in 2018.
- The Peabody Award for Public Service in 2019.
Controversy
Mark Mester’s biggest controversy was his on-air outburst against his co-anchor Lynette Romero in 2023, which led to his firing from KTLA.
He accused her of being unprofessional, disrespectful, and dishonest. He also claimed that she had an affair with another co-worker and that she was behind his firing.
He apologized for his behaviour later, but it was too late to save his job.
He was fired from KTLA and faced much backlash from the viewers and the media. He also lost some of his friends and colleagues in the industry.
Social Media
- Instagram: @markmester
- Twitter: @markmester
Net Worth
According to various sources, Mark Mester’s net worth is estimated at $2 million.
He earned most of his income from his news anchor and reporter job at KTLA.
