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| Roqui Theus |
She's getting a little better --the law of averages helps--then again, according to a PIX spy, she's still embarrassing the morning news crew and its staff.
The source tells me:
"She is in no way shape or form qualified and I fear we are the laughing stock of Bay Area TV. This was once a respected newsroom."
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| Brandice Bailey |
The source:
"Roqui lives in the same apartment as the EP, and they're always together --'Brandice is always desperately sticking up for Roqui. It's off-putting and borderline inappropriate to say the least.'"
I've watched Theus and agree she's clearly not ready --and have said so here--I've also said much of it isnt her fault; KPIX management rushed her on the air --and now they pay the price. It's apparent they don't care about the embarrassing talk on the street. Bailey is respected in the industry but this new information doesn't make a pretty picture.
CBS honchos in NY are aware of all this and are not exactly thrilled.
We will be monitoring.
Affirmative action at its finest.
ReplyDeleteYep... Yet it's white people who allegedly control the world.
DeleteThey throw an opportunity now and then and you end up with this.
DeleteCBS hasn't been the sort of outfit that tolerated this in great numbers. It's not the United States of KRON for God's sake. WBZ in Boston, WWJ in Detroit...those are great affiliates with long histories. Someone's sticking it to them.
DeleteAs a minority woman, Bailey should realize that putting another minority woman in place before she's ready sets the movement back a few years. A bogus hire
Deletelike this and its subsequent failure will be in News
Directors' minds when women of color apply in the near future. Is it Roqui's fault? No. Bailey's? YES
They both look like they share the same buffet table in addition to the apartment.
ReplyDeleteIt's funny. KGO and KPIX changed anchors and traffic reporters at the same time and KGO easily won. Aqui may not be Rich's cup of soup, but at least he has personality where Choi has none. And he doesn't annoy me that I can't watch. Alexis Smith and Theus both apppeared on air around the same time. KGO's Smith is so much better and experienced it's not even close. I go with KGO because Aqui is the only one who bugs me a little where KPIX has Gonzales, Theus and Choi - obnoxious, inexperienced and clumsy, and the walking, talking sleep-aid.
ReplyDeleteThat explains everything. Same apartment. Used Bentley Guy would still try and hit that.
ReplyDeleteHell, I'd hit it...doesn't make the situation right, though...
DeleteI'm more the Rebecca Strom type. Much more.
DeleteI frequently think Rich goes way overboard in his criticisms of talent but in this case I will make an exception. She absolutely is as bad as Rich says she is.
ReplyDeleteShe came from KRON. Don't they all?
DeletePaging George Rask, you're professionalism is sorely needed to do Traffic at KPIX in the morning.
ReplyDeleteGeorge Rask is the real deal. Nobody seems to know traffic better than him. I heard Erica Kato on KCBs this weekend and she's solid too, and much better looking than Theus. Guess i will be watching Sal on 2
ReplyDeleteI know I'm not supposed to go ga-ga over Erica but she's very good at what she does and goddamn it, she's pretty. I can't imagine what she looks like without clothes. Where's my beta blocker?
DeleteIf you're a healthy male and that young lady doesn't brighten your day there is something wrong with you. Get checked out.
Rask-man has thick hair and looks like a hedgehog. He didn't look good on the air but was better on the radio since you do not have to look at his mug. Rask seems so pompous, too. And, that Mike Inouye takes his traffic reporting job much too seriously. Lighten up Mike, be more Like Mike (as Roqui would say to herself).
ReplyDeleteI hear he flies, haven't run into him at the fields. They say he's around.
DeleteBring back George!!'
ReplyDeleteBailey looks like she should cut down on her sugar intake. Perhaps then she'll have a clear mind and common sense will prevail. Translation: get Theus off the air and stop going to Krispy Kreme and Starbucks for your daily sugar high.
ReplyDeleteBailey needs to do a lot more than that. LOL
ReplyDeleteI found this page by Googling "Roqui Theus bad OR awful". I was trying to find out if there were others out there who are as appalled by her performance as I am. I've stayed loyal to KPIX, through all their disappointing staff changes--mainly because I adore Roberta Gonzales. But Ms. Theus is excruciating to watch/listen to. I'm thinking I may need to find a different morning news team.
ReplyDeleteThey want to go cheap so they hire amateurs. That's what radio and TV news departments have gravitated towards in the 21st century. No surprise as the huge companies which own these stations want bigger profits and less overhead. So hire youngsters with little experience to reduce the bottom line. Who gives a f$%# about content or professionalism quality journalism. Just make it light, upbeat, and short. No sound bite longer than 10 seconds, because God help those poor viewers and listeners who can't focus.
ReplyDeleteI finally did it--I have officially switched from KPIX to KRON for my morning news. I'm sad to say goodbye to Roberta and Michelle, but even their professionalism and delightful personae can't compensate for Roqui Theus' painful performance. I had to turn off the volume every time she spoke and that gets tiresome when you're trying to feed and prep yourself for the day. Does she know about periods and commas? How about breathing, and a little variation in cadence? Some familiarity with the highways, bridges, etc. that she's reporting on would probably help too.
ReplyDeleteRoqui is GREAT! (maybe a little green, but really enjoyable)
ReplyDeleteI like Rocqui. She's a doll.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with XYZ. Started watching another news broadcast because I couldn't tolerate Rocqui's inexperience. Was not worth having to hit mute everytime she was on! I noticed she is gone, so I am back and am enjoyed Michelle and Roberta again!
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