NBCUniversal CEO Steps Down, Admits 'Inappropriate Relationship'
Summary from the AllSides News Team
NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell is no longer with the company after admitting “an inappropriate relationship” with another employee, parent company Comcast announced Sunday.
The Details: Shell, who is married, reportedly had an affair with CNBC (Center bias) anchor Hadley Gamble, which was brought to light in an outside investigation after a complaint against him. Shell took over as NBCUniversal CEO in January 2020, and oversaw a range of products, including NBC News (Lean Left) and MSNBC (Left).
Key Quotes: "Today is my last day as CEO of NBCUniversal," Shell said in a statement Sunday. "I had an inappropriate relationship with a woman in the company, which I deeply regret." Comcast's statement said Shell and the company "mutually agreed that Mr. Shell will depart effective immediately."
How the Media Covered It: New York Post (Right bias) said Shell "was ousted." Most reports from left- and center-rated sources instead said he was "leaving the company."
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From the Left
NBCUniversal CEO stepping down over ‘inappropriate relationship’
NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell is leaving the company after an outside investigation “into a complaint of inappropriate conduct,” its parent company Comcast announced Sunday.
Shell will depart effective immediately in the wake of an investigation led by an outside counsel.
“Today is my last day as CEO of NBCUniversal. I had an inappropriate relationship with a woman in the company, which I deeply regret,” Shell said in a statement. “I’m truly sorry I let my Comcast and NBCUniversal colleagues down, they are the most talented people in the business and...
From the Center
NBCUniversal boss Jeff Shell out after 'inappropriate relationship'
The chief executive of NBCUniversal, Jeff Shell, has left the US media and entertainment giant over an "inappropriate relationship" he had with a woman at the company.
The announcement comes after the firm conducted an investigation over a complaint about Mr Shell's conduct.
"I'm truly sorry I let my Comcast and NBCUniversal colleagues down," he said in a statement.
Parent company Comcast has not yet said who will be the new NBCUniversal boss.
Comcast said in a statement on Sunday that after the investigation it had "mutually agreed that Mr Shell...
From the Right
NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell ousted over ‘inappropriate relationship’ with CNBC anchor Hadley Gamble
NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell was ousted after admitting “an inappropriate relationship” with a CNBC anchor at the media giant, parent company Comcast said Sunday.
The alleged affair was exposed during an investigation by an outside counsel after a complaint against him, according to sources.
“Today is my last day as CEO of NBCUniversal,” Shell said in a statement Sunday. “I had an inappropriate relationship with a woman in the company, which I deeply regret.
“I’m truly sorry I let my Comcast and NBCUniversal colleagues down,” the statement said. “They are...
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