Lauryn Ricketts has announced that she is leaving the show, which will end the following week.
The reason behind her decision is that she wants to be closer to her better half who lives in a foreign country.
She also stated that she was miserable about leaving NBC, and fans expressed their condolences and wishes to her.
It is unknown where Lauryn Ricketts will be working after leaving the NBC show, but she is planning to spend two years travelling abroad with her husband.
After that, she won’t be hosting shows for a few years, and she may also provide updates about her life abroad.
While she’s off, Ricketts may also be returning to NBC after a two-year hiatus.
Lauryn Ricketts has been a part of NBC since its founding.
She has worked for several local news stations, including NBC4 Washington and WTOP News.
Her current position is as the central meteorologist for NBC’s weather coverage in Washington, DC.
Her departure has left viewers puzzled.
She has been with the network for eight years and has won several Emmys.
Her pregnancy ended unexpectedly.
She announced in July that she was expecting a second child, but the baby was stillborn.
In May of last year, she shared a picture of her pregnant belly.
Though she is not pregnant again, Ricketts has been incredibly supportive of her fans.
When duty calls- you gotta go. Joining my husband overseas for his TWO YEAR POST so next weekend will be my last shows. Join us again at 9am and we’ll talk more about it ❤️ I’m so sad to leave— believe me! https://t.co/EJZhzuz083
— Lauryn Ricketts (@laurynricketts) August 21, 2022
Ricketts’ fans have sent her well wishes, wishing her a happy pregnancy and a healthy child.
Marriage Life
Lauryn Ricketts is currently married to Eric Earnhardt.
They met while she was in the Marine Corps and were dating for a while.
Lauryn Ricketts has kept their relationship a secret from the public and has never been linked to a third party.
The couple is reportedly completely in love.
Career
Whether or not Lauryn Ricketts is leaving NBC remains a mystery.
The meteorologist hasn’t publicly revealed her financial assets.
However, multiple reports say her net worth is around $600k.
She earns a salary as an employee at NBC Washington and promotes brands on social media.
She has also worked in radio and worked for WTOP radio in her college days.
She has also worked at 103.5 FM and WTOP radio in Washington, D.C.
As of 2021, she is currently working as a weathercaster for NBC4.
Before working for NBC, Ricketts spent several years at various radio and television stations in the mid-Atlantic region.
She later became a lead meteorologist at NBC4 television and on WTOP radio.
Although she forecasts weather independently, Ricketts maintains that her job is a team effort.
And she is very loyal to her military and the military.
In January 2022, Ricketts gave birth to a healthy baby boy named Crew.
She has been enjoying her maternity leave but plans to return to work in July.
The new mother also serves on the board of Aaliyah in Action, which provides bereavement boxes for mothers who’ve recently lost a child.
And her recent announcement came amid a flood of negative reactions from fans.
