Kelly Frey Addresses Her Departure From WTAE

PITTSBURGH, PA — Former WTAE-TV anchor Kelly Frey publicly addressed her unexpected departure for the first time on Friday, two days after the station announced she was leaving following discussions over a new contract.

Frey, who spent more than two decades at WTAE and was co-anchor of the morning newscast, said that WTAE's statement was accurate "and reflects the simple truth that we could not agree to terms."

In a Facebook post she stated she was writing as tears welled in her eyes, Frey said that her immediate plans are to "take my dogs for more long walks, focus on my family, my faith and catch up on 21 years of lost sleep."

Frey thanked her viewers for watching her over the years.

"I have abundant gratitude and appreciation for your outpouring of love, support and kind words of encouragement over the years," she said. "I certainly hope you'll be hearing more from me in the days to come."

A native of West Chester, PA, Frey is a University of Pittsburgh graduate. She worked at stations in
Louisiana and Arkansas before landing at WTAE.

Frey's public struggle with breast cancer led to her being named Pittsburgh Magazine's "Pittsburgher of the Year" in 2017.

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