In the midst of all the sad news in our world, Travis always brought a smile to us..always excellent reporting on serious or lighthearted stories..not sure what Fox management is thinking..wonder if they’ve heard the saying “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it”..we will be checking out other options for morning news!!
So sad to learn Travis is leaving Q13. The news team will not be the same. Travis, we’re hopeful to see you on another station soon! You were always the highlight of the morning news program. Message to Management: You ruined the News Team! Bill, Liz, MJ, Adam and the others are wonderful. What are you doing to them?
First MJ leaving and now Travis? Who’s next Adam? Liz? Or Bill? If this is part of Fox 13 restructuring, you’ve restructured me out as a longtime faithful watcher. Guess you don’t know good chemistry of people working together that attracts an audience. Too bad
Man,why mess with a great recipe?
Channel 13 is the only channel my hubby & I watch. The chemistry is so great, a darn shame. Someone is being very short-sighted.
Travis, we are totally bummed to be losing you in the morning. We already missed MJ and this is just too damn much!!! You are family and so very relatable. We won’t be watching Channel 13 any more either. Bless you.
Travis, you were such an important part of our mornings. I’m sad to see you go. Too many people we loved reporting our news each morning are gone and now you too. Wishing you and your family the best. We are moving on too!
I’m just sick that Travis is leaving. He was always so kind and upbeat. Who wouldn’t want him on the anchor desk? I know you will find another job real soon Travis. I’m going to miss your Seahawk suit jacket and your colorful socks. Good luck and keep us posted so we know where to find you.
Always enjoyed your outgoing personality and professionalism in the morning Travis. I’m sure we have not seen the last of you over the air or in the cable in this area.
Big mistake New Management…we won’t be watching FOX13 anymore. Q13 was staffed with real people who were relatable and spontaneous. You’ve lost or let too many of those people go. I hope we will find Travis on another station soon. Good luck Travis…keep us posted ❤
This will be a huge mistake for Fox 13 news. There are too many changes going on with this station and this one was a huge blow. I will no longer be watching Fox 13 news. I know I am just one viewer, however, I use to always talk about Q13 and how I watched it every morning to a wide variety of people word of mouth is the best marketing. Not anymore with this new channel.
Matt Lorch, Walter Kelley, Tim Joyce, MJ McDermott and now Travis Mayfield. I am not sure what Fox has planned for this station but I’m not sure I want to be a part of it. Still love Adam and Bill though. Thanks Travis for helping me drink coffee all these mornings. I truly enjoyed your segments, your personality and honesty. I will miss you greatly. Good luck!
Wow, this is a mistake, especially so soon after MJ retired. Management is obviously not in touch with what their viewers want. I will miss you Travis, if you end up on another local station I will be watching. I wish you and your family all the best.
I have been watching this for two hours every morning for the last 5 plus years. I will find another morning program now. Good luck Travis, I really hope you appear on another local channel I can tune into.
First MJ now this : ( Travis is my FAVORITE! When I click on the news all groggy and grumpy he makes me laugh and smile. I can’t imagine being able to be that peppy at 5am. I love his outfits, too. So down to earth.
Wishing you well, Travis!!
KCPQ is sadly getting rid of great employees, who brought a middle of the road view with a real Human Interest view as well!. Travis Mayfield being the latest being squeezed out! We loved hearing both sides of issues for many years!
We are done with the station and it’s turn
To One Sided reporting and Cost Cutting!
I’m sad that Travis is leaving. He was such a big part of the news .Amazing talent and spoke from the heart.
Your loosing alot of Fox 13 followers. Too many have left that were awesome.
Look, I’m a knuckle dragging deplorable.
Even “I” enjoyed Travis Mayfield as part of my morning routine.
He connects with many different demographics.
Fox13, hire him back and give him a raise.
Damn, Travis. Let us know where you end up. This just isn’t right. They should be ashamed of themselves for trying to do that to you. You are the best!!!
Amen to that. The new management should be the ones leaving. Why mess with something as successful as Travis is and has been.
A big THUMBS DOWN for Fox13.
Friend, you lent your credibility and leave with it enhanced by your loyalty to the FOX team. As a Seattle liberal, for me, your impartiality gave the conservative station the reputation of the fair one, the one that would meet in the middle to hammer out issues. That deserves a promotion, and I’m thrilled you’re giving yourself one. Eight years is a long time to do graveyard. One or two sunny Seattle seasons with family and your friends is well earned. I’m sure many a Seattle businessperson will offer to hitch themselves to your star. Happy hunting!
I am sorry to see and hear that Travis is leaving channel 13. I enjoyed his humor and clever quotes. What is going on with Fox 13 that so many interesting persons are leaving their staff? I noticed the weekend staff has changed a lot too. We need more sunny people like Travis in the morning. I wish him and his family the best of luck. I hope Travis is happy with the team that he will enhance someday.
Well I’m sorry that you’re gone, but thanks for letting us know what happened. I was very curious about why all the good people were leaving. You will be missed! However, It’s better to choose you above all!
I am so sad to hear that Travis is leaving. He is one of the main reasons I tune into Fox in the morning. Like others have expressed, this may also be the end of my viewership.
Best wishes to Travis! You will be missed.
Well since Travis is leaving I guess I’m leaving too I don’t appreciate the way that this has been handled and he has been an Important part of my mornings and I really appreciate his perspective. I don’t know how many more people will be leaving KCPQ but if I want news I can get it on channel 4. I watched KCPQ because of people like Travis and too many people have left KCPQ…It Isn’t hard to see that a great deal of the decisions being made are political…probably personal on the part of the GM but definitely political. The bottom line is the company kind of sucks now, you need to go back to your old general manager.
I will truly miss you Travis. Your presence always made sure we heard about weather and travel in Kitsap County as well as everyone else. 👍🏾Wishing you well on your next endeavors 👏🏾👏🏾
Wth is going on!!! First Casey then CJ, now my favorite Travis! I don’t know what direction Fox News is looking at but I can tell u, the morning folks are family.. If they are all gone then it’s time to look for a new home!
So many of my favorite news people leaving. First it was Steve Pool at KOMO, then ALI left Q13. I was left with my favorites with Adam, MJ, and Travis and his crazy socks. Then MJ left. Travis always made me smile at the start of the day (we cried with him when he lost his son) but celebrated with him watching the two growing into young people from babies. Now he is leaving. Adam will be the reason I will stay with Fox13 for morning news. Best of luck, Travis. Your honesty and bright humor will be missed. God bless you, and thank you for so many enjoyable mornings.
I’m saddened to hear that another part of Q13 morning news is leaving. There seems to be a big turnover recently. This is my morning favorite and I will continue to watch for now. But I am concerned in the direction this station seems to be headed. Good luck Travis.
I am very sad. With MJ and Travis the favorite faces of the morning news, if anyone else goes, I will be looking elsewhere for my morning news. If Travis finds another news venue, I will go there.
We love the morning crew and sad to see our favorites leaving. Travis, your genuine love of life and the PNW is so refreshing. We wish you and your family the very best in your next chapter.
Wow I cannot believe Travis is leaving. I think he is a great asset to our news and being live. At first I was not sure about him and his views but me as an adult an older adult at that has grown to respect his views on his personal life especially. I am a more understanding and happy person due to him. I personally would like to thank you Travis for being one of the most honest people I know. Be happy with whatever you do in life and I know you will be well at whatever it is.
Sincerely
You will be so very missed
Loved Travis’ fun approach to reporting the news… This is the MORNING news folks, much different than the evening program. I thought he was a perfect fit for the morning show. Fun, witty, and not afraid to get personal. I am worried about the changes being made on 13, ugh. Still my favorite but time will tell! Best of luck Travis!
Bummer Travis is leaving. I really enjoyed him and MJ being a part of my morning. I’m not sure I’ll continue to watch Fox news and may switch over to King 5. I pretty much have stayed with Fox because I’ve grown to know so much about the anchors that I feel emotionally attached. Without that human component, there’s not much keeping me loyal to that specific news channel. I will be sad to see you go Travis and I wish you the best of luck on future endeavors. You made the start of every morning much more enjoyable the last 9 years.
I agree. I don’t know what the new management at fox is thinking. To loose 2 morning anchors in one month. I loved the interaction between all five of them. They were a team. I too might switch channels. I do t feel invested in fox news anymore
Why?????
Travis is great and does a fantastic job. I enjoy watching all the unique things he helps viewers to see. I don’t believe just because management changes, that they need to change everything for the staff.
I understand MJ’s retiring but, Travis I think the new management, blew it.
I am going to greatly miss Travis. I watched because of Travis and MJ. Now that they are gone, I am not sure that I will continue to watch this morning news station. Thank you Travis! I will really miss your style 😢
Well done, young man! Follow your heart, and you’ll never go wrong. I’m sure we will see you somewhere, doing what you love. Best to you and your family 😊
There are several local news stations that you could watch, but I have been a Q13 viewer because of their unique style. I appreciated the humor, the honesty, and will truly miss people like M.J. and Travis. It is sad that once they switched the name to “Fox13,” some of the staff went away. I fear that they will become a cookie-cutter station. Many fans will leave too.
Travis, I appreciate the fun and diversity you brought to Q13/ Fox 13. It is unfortunate that you will be leaving, despite some of these other comments, you will be missed. It saddens me to hear some of these comments, I thought we had come a lot further. I would like to think these comments do no reflect the majority of us here in the Pacific NW. Best of luck on your future endeavors!
I agree that the few negative comments in no way reflect the thoughts and feelings of his audience. It saddens me to read the negative comments – shows just how much we need your voice. Can’t wait to see Travis again.
I totally agree with you. Typical of the way FOX news works. They don’t want to tell the truth. They want the News spun there way. I knew right off the get go when Q13 flipped over to FOX13. You can count on more departures from channel 13. This is sad.
Or, in the case of Travis mayfield, you mean Prada.
Mayfield has his fans. He would have been the best of the current crew to fulfill the role management asked him to take. His refusal may mean the end of his career in tv news.
It’s funny when you compare the comments here from the 88 positive comments MJ McDermott received about her Q13 departure. (Far more than any recent post on PSM) I never knew or cared about her sexuality, marital status, gender, or social media presence. She was good at what she did and let her on air work speak for itself. Exactly how it should be and a great example for others.
The MJ comments vs the Mayfield comments, says a lot. But, we will see, once the departure actually takes place. Maybe his fans will come out of the woodwork… once they realize he has left the building.
He was simply giving us some insight as to who he is. He was sharing his life with us…much as Bill Wixey shared his battle with cancer and MJ shared her past careers. Many people didn’t care to hear those things either..or about their kids ect. But that’s how local morning news casts work. It’s more than just about delivering the news, it’s about connecting with members of the audience.
he does his little segways about breaking news etc I find his style irritating because he’ll emphasize too many words I find it irritating
And with some of the post that he’s done in the past and the other day showing him with his pearl necklace on etc I’m betting that he will wear a dress on his last day at Fox 13 Seattle
He’s talked about that in different tweets in the past and let everybody know that he’s gay fine I don’t care if he’s gay or not. but I think he’s going to be crossing over the line and that most of the people that will see that won’t like it but who knows.
Dear Mike Mueller,
Obviously his sexuality does make a difference to you or you would have never brought it up and that is very sad in this day and age. As far as your further comments about him wearing a dress you are beginning to sound like you have some repressed issues of your own and for your own mental health you may want to look into that or just climb out of your closet. Travis as most morning news people made a whole hearted attempt to connect with his audience which a lot of us appreciated because being your real self can be difficult. Travis and MJ were two of my favorite people on the show and personally I believe it was a poor choice of new management. Your negative comments just show how strong of a person Travis was because people with repressed issues and lack of security in their own sexuality can be very bigoted.
The trend in TV today is to kick the boss on the way out the door. Where it may be deserved in some cases I think it shows a lack of professionalism. It may also limit your future employment options. Tweeting and posing on social media is like crack cocaine to so many these days. So many see themselves AS the news…….
To anyone familiar with how FOX structures local news programs, this was to be expected. This is in line with other FOX O&Os, one anchor or reporter is selected for this role. As described by FTVLive, this would have put Travis in a pumpkin patch with a microphone or on a downtown hillside as snowboarders slide down the street. Goofy, human interest fluff.
October 26, 2021 at QZVX
Tracy Connors says:
In the midst of all the sad news in our world, Travis always brought a smile to us..always excellent reporting on serious or lighthearted stories..not sure what Fox management is thinking..wonder if they’ve heard the saying “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it”..we will be checking out other options for morning news!!
October 26, 2021 at QZVX
Teresa Williams says:
Its really sad hes leaving. I wont watch q13 anymore.
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
Gloria says:
So sad to learn Travis is leaving Q13. The news team will not be the same. Travis, we’re hopeful to see you on another station soon! You were always the highlight of the morning news program. Message to Management: You ruined the News Team! Bill, Liz, MJ, Adam and the others are wonderful. What are you doing to them?
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
Laura says:
First MJ leaving and now Travis? Who’s next Adam? Liz? Or Bill? If this is part of Fox 13 restructuring, you’ve restructured me out as a longtime faithful watcher. Guess you don’t know good chemistry of people working together that attracts an audience. Too bad
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
Egmiller says:
Man,why mess with a great recipe?
Channel 13 is the only channel my hubby & I watch. The chemistry is so great, a darn shame. Someone is being very short-sighted.
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
Tim and Linda Carr says:
Travis, we are totally bummed to be losing you in the morning. We already missed MJ and this is just too damn much!!! You are family and so very relatable. We won’t be watching Channel 13 any more either. Bless you.
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
John and Diane Holz says:
Travis, you were such an important part of our mornings. I’m sad to see you go. Too many people we loved reporting our news each morning are gone and now you too. Wishing you and your family the best. We are moving on too!
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
Mitzi says:
I’m just sick that Travis is leaving. He was always so kind and upbeat. Who wouldn’t want him on the anchor desk? I know you will find another job real soon Travis. I’m going to miss your Seahawk suit jacket and your colorful socks. Good luck and keep us posted so we know where to find you.
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
Chris Davies says:
Always enjoyed your outgoing personality and professionalism in the morning Travis. I’m sure we have not seen the last of you over the air or in the cable in this area.
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
Dory says:
Big mistake New Management…we won’t be watching FOX13 anymore. Q13 was staffed with real people who were relatable and spontaneous. You’ve lost or let too many of those people go. I hope we will find Travis on another station soon. Good luck Travis…keep us posted ❤
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
dawn says:
This will be a huge mistake for Fox 13 news. There are too many changes going on with this station and this one was a huge blow. I will no longer be watching Fox 13 news. I know I am just one viewer, however, I use to always talk about Q13 and how I watched it every morning to a wide variety of people word of mouth is the best marketing. Not anymore with this new channel.
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
Tracey says:
Matt Lorch, Walter Kelley, Tim Joyce, MJ McDermott and now Travis Mayfield. I am not sure what Fox has planned for this station but I’m not sure I want to be a part of it. Still love Adam and Bill though. Thanks Travis for helping me drink coffee all these mornings. I truly enjoyed your segments, your personality and honesty. I will miss you greatly. Good luck!
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
Rhonda Corbin says:
Wow, this is a mistake, especially so soon after MJ retired. Management is obviously not in touch with what their viewers want. I will miss you Travis, if you end up on another local station I will be watching. I wish you and your family all the best.
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
Mike says:
I have been watching this for two hours every morning for the last 5 plus years. I will find another morning program now. Good luck Travis, I really hope you appear on another local channel I can tune into.
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
Erin Matayoshi says:
First MJ now this : ( Travis is my FAVORITE! When I click on the news all groggy and grumpy he makes me laugh and smile. I can’t imagine being able to be that peppy at 5am. I love his outfits, too. So down to earth.
Wishing you well, Travis!!
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
Jeff nelson says:
I believe this is a large mistake and I will be rethinking who’s news I watch
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
Valerie says:
Absolutely! If you just want daily events you can get those on channel 4, I swear all the changes are political it’s the GM
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
Shelly Cleator says:
I’m so sad that Travis is leaving. He and MJ were two of my reasons to tune in to Fox 13. Two heart warming anchors that helped make my day.
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
Lyn Lehrer says:
Me as well. Travis, MJ and Bill are the only reason i watched every morning. I loved their dynamic. I think i may be shopping for a new morning news.
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
Steven Kalma says:
KCPQ is sadly getting rid of great employees, who brought a middle of the road view with a real Human Interest view as well!. Travis Mayfield being the latest being squeezed out! We loved hearing both sides of issues for many years!
We are done with the station and it’s turn
To One Sided reporting and Cost Cutting!
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
carole says:
I’m sad that Travis is leaving. He was such a big part of the news .Amazing talent and spoke from the heart.
Your loosing alot of Fox 13 followers. Too many have left that were awesome.
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
MACE says:
Look, I’m a knuckle dragging deplorable.
Even “I” enjoyed Travis Mayfield as part of my morning routine.
He connects with many different demographics.
Fox13, hire him back and give him a raise.
But don’t let him wear a dress on air.
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
PENNIE H. says:
Damn, Travis. Let us know where you end up. This just isn’t right. They should be ashamed of themselves for trying to do that to you. You are the best!!!
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
Patrick Bonin says:
Travis gone? So am I. Hello KIRO.
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
James Reid says:
Amen to that. The new management should be the ones leaving. Why mess with something as successful as Travis is and has been.
A big THUMBS DOWN for Fox13.
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
Joseph Edward Eisenschmidt says:
Friend, you lent your credibility and leave with it enhanced by your loyalty to the FOX team. As a Seattle liberal, for me, your impartiality gave the conservative station the reputation of the fair one, the one that would meet in the middle to hammer out issues. That deserves a promotion, and I’m thrilled you’re giving yourself one. Eight years is a long time to do graveyard. One or two sunny Seattle seasons with family and your friends is well earned. I’m sure many a Seattle businessperson will offer to hitch themselves to your star. Happy hunting!
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
Annie says:
I am sorry to see and hear that Travis is leaving channel 13. I enjoyed his humor and clever quotes. What is going on with Fox 13 that so many interesting persons are leaving their staff? I noticed the weekend staff has changed a lot too. We need more sunny people like Travis in the morning. I wish him and his family the best of luck. I hope Travis is happy with the team that he will enhance someday.
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
E Miller says:
Well I’m sorry that you’re gone, but thanks for letting us know what happened. I was very curious about why all the good people were leaving. You will be missed! However, It’s better to choose you above all!
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
Sue says:
I am so sad to hear that Travis is leaving. He is one of the main reasons I tune into Fox in the morning. Like others have expressed, this may also be the end of my viewership.
Best wishes to Travis! You will be missed.
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
Valerie says:
Well since Travis is leaving I guess I’m leaving too I don’t appreciate the way that this has been handled and he has been an Important part of my mornings and I really appreciate his perspective. I don’t know how many more people will be leaving KCPQ but if I want news I can get it on channel 4. I watched KCPQ because of people like Travis and too many people have left KCPQ…It Isn’t hard to see that a great deal of the decisions being made are political…probably personal on the part of the GM but definitely political. The bottom line is the company kind of sucks now, you need to go back to your old general manager.
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
Ron & Shelia Ives says:
I will truly miss you Travis. Your presence always made sure we heard about weather and travel in Kitsap County as well as everyone else. 👍🏾Wishing you well on your next endeavors 👏🏾👏🏾
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
Glenda says:
Wth is going on!!! First Casey then CJ, now my favorite Travis! I don’t know what direction Fox News is looking at but I can tell u, the morning folks are family.. If they are all gone then it’s time to look for a new home!
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
Valerie says:
Absolutely! If you just want daily events you can get those on channel 4, I swear all the changes are political it’s the GM
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
penny Howe says:
🥲 I’ll miss you you are a great asset blessings to you and your family
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
Harold Watson says:
So many of my favorite news people leaving. First it was Steve Pool at KOMO, then ALI left Q13. I was left with my favorites with Adam, MJ, and Travis and his crazy socks. Then MJ left. Travis always made me smile at the start of the day (we cried with him when he lost his son) but celebrated with him watching the two growing into young people from babies. Now he is leaving. Adam will be the reason I will stay with Fox13 for morning news. Best of luck, Travis. Your honesty and bright humor will be missed. God bless you, and thank you for so many enjoyable mornings.
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
Marilyn Page says:
NO! Big mistake by Fox 13.
Travis, thank you for being you!. I have loved you being part of my morning.
Best wishes. You’ll land on your feet. I will miss you.
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
Jeannine says:
No!!!! Fox 13 got this wrong
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
DAVID HALL says:
I’m saddened to hear that another part of Q13 morning news is leaving. There seems to be a big turnover recently. This is my morning favorite and I will continue to watch for now. But I am concerned in the direction this station seems to be headed. Good luck Travis.
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
Starshadow says:
I am very sad. With MJ and Travis the favorite faces of the morning news, if anyone else goes, I will be looking elsewhere for my morning news. If Travis finds another news venue, I will go there.
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
Chris Clawson says:
We love the morning crew and sad to see our favorites leaving. Travis, your genuine love of life and the PNW is so refreshing. We wish you and your family the very best in your next chapter.
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
Janey pope says:
Wow I cannot believe Travis is leaving. I think he is a great asset to our news and being live. At first I was not sure about him and his views but me as an adult an older adult at that has grown to respect his views on his personal life especially. I am a more understanding and happy person due to him. I personally would like to thank you Travis for being one of the most honest people I know. Be happy with whatever you do in life and I know you will be well at whatever it is.
Sincerely
You will be so very missed
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
Julie says:
Sorry to se Travis and MJ leave. My favorite people leaving. What a bummer. Guess I’ll tune in somewhere else.
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
Chris Hannemann says:
Loved Travis’ fun approach to reporting the news… This is the MORNING news folks, much different than the evening program. I thought he was a perfect fit for the morning show. Fun, witty, and not afraid to get personal. I am worried about the changes being made on 13, ugh. Still my favorite but time will tell! Best of luck Travis!
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
Kristi H. says:
Bummer Travis is leaving. I really enjoyed him and MJ being a part of my morning. I’m not sure I’ll continue to watch Fox news and may switch over to King 5. I pretty much have stayed with Fox because I’ve grown to know so much about the anchors that I feel emotionally attached. Without that human component, there’s not much keeping me loyal to that specific news channel. I will be sad to see you go Travis and I wish you the best of luck on future endeavors. You made the start of every morning much more enjoyable the last 9 years.
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
Kathy Morrison says:
I agree. I don’t know what the new management at fox is thinking. To loose 2 morning anchors in one month. I loved the interaction between all five of them. They were a team. I too might switch channels. I do t feel invested in fox news anymore
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
Karen Paulson says:
Why?????
Travis is great and does a fantastic job. I enjoy watching all the unique things he helps viewers to see. I don’t believe just because management changes, that they need to change everything for the staff.
I understand MJ’s retiring but, Travis I think the new management, blew it.
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
Deeanne Matz says:
Thank you Travis – I will really miss your professionalism, humor, kindness and willingness to share who you are. I’m gone from what used to be Q now.
Take care – you are truly special!
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
Mary Ann bader says:
I am going to greatly miss Travis. I watched because of Travis and MJ. Now that they are gone, I am not sure that I will continue to watch this morning news station. Thank you Travis! I will really miss your style 😢
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
Steve Johnson says:
Well done, young man! Follow your heart, and you’ll never go wrong. I’m sure we will see you somewhere, doing what you love. Best to you and your family 😊
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
N Hash says:
There are several local news stations that you could watch, but I have been a Q13 viewer because of their unique style. I appreciated the humor, the honesty, and will truly miss people like M.J. and Travis. It is sad that once they switched the name to “Fox13,” some of the staff went away. I fear that they will become a cookie-cutter station. Many fans will leave too.
October 27, 2021 at QZVX
sue says:
Not only those departures but Grace Lim and Ali Bradley
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
Jennifer says:
Travis, I appreciate the fun and diversity you brought to Q13/ Fox 13. It is unfortunate that you will be leaving, despite some of these other comments, you will be missed. It saddens me to hear some of these comments, I thought we had come a lot further. I would like to think these comments do no reflect the majority of us here in the Pacific NW. Best of luck on your future endeavors!
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
Deeanne Matz says:
I agree that the few negative comments in no way reflect the thoughts and feelings of his audience. It saddens me to read the negative comments – shows just how much we need your voice. Can’t wait to see Travis again.
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
Reece says:
I totally agree with you. Typical of the way FOX news works. They don’t want to tell the truth. They want the News spun there way. I knew right off the get go when Q13 flipped over to FOX13. You can count on more departures from channel 13. This is sad.
October 16, 2021 at QZVX
Peter says:
No pity for the journalism class of America. Good riddance Pravda.
October 16, 2021 at QZVX
Jason Remington says:
Or, in the case of Travis mayfield, you mean Prada.
Mayfield has his fans. He would have been the best of the current crew to fulfill the role management asked him to take. His refusal may mean the end of his career in tv news.
October 17, 2021 at QZVX
Louis says:
It’s funny when you compare the comments here from the 88 positive comments MJ McDermott received about her Q13 departure. (Far more than any recent post on PSM) I never knew or cared about her sexuality, marital status, gender, or social media presence. She was good at what she did and let her on air work speak for itself. Exactly how it should be and a great example for others.
October 16, 2021 at QZVX
John says:
That is the problem. He didn’t report the news. He tried to become the news. Sad state of journalism today.
October 17, 2021 at QZVX
Louis says:
Sadly so many need and thrive on the attention of a tweet or facebook post (sometimes at the cost of a career).
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
Jennifer says:
So very sad to see you go. We always looked forward to your smiling face. We wish nothing but a wonderful future for you and your beautiful family
October 17, 2021 at QZVX
Mike Mueller says:
I agree with you
he does his little segways about breaking news etc I find his style irritating because he’ll emphasize too many words I find it irritating
And with some of the post that he’s done in the past and the other day showing him with his pearl necklace on etc I’m betting that he will wear a dress on his last day at Fox 13 Seattle
He’s talked about that in different tweets in the past and let everybody know that he’s gay fine I don’t care if he’s gay or not. but I think he’s going to be crossing over the line and that most of the people that will see that won’t like it but who knows.
He can always go back to radio
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
Kristopher Watson says:
Dear Mike Mueller,
Obviously his sexuality does make a difference to you or you would have never brought it up and that is very sad in this day and age. As far as your further comments about him wearing a dress you are beginning to sound like you have some repressed issues of your own and for your own mental health you may want to look into that or just climb out of your closet. Travis as most morning news people made a whole hearted attempt to connect with his audience which a lot of us appreciated because being your real self can be difficult. Travis and MJ were two of my favorite people on the show and personally I believe it was a poor choice of new management. Your negative comments just show how strong of a person Travis was because people with repressed issues and lack of security in their own sexuality can be very bigoted.
October 16, 2021 at QZVX
Louis says:
The trend in TV today is to kick the boss on the way out the door. Where it may be deserved in some cases I think it shows a lack of professionalism. It may also limit your future employment options. Tweeting and posing on social media is like crack cocaine to so many these days. So many see themselves AS the news…….
October 16, 2021 at QZVX
Jack D. Bell says:
My comment on this topic…just listen to the words of the song, by the Eagles, “Dirty Laundry”….nuff said!
October 15, 2021 at QZVX
Jason Remington says:
To anyone familiar with how FOX structures local news programs, this was to be expected. This is in line with other FOX O&Os, one anchor or reporter is selected for this role. As described by FTVLive, this would have put Travis in a pumpkin patch with a microphone or on a downtown hillside as snowboarders slide down the street. Goofy, human interest fluff.
October 25, 2021 at QZVX
Tabatha says:
Gonna miss you. You were part of our everyday.