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Comcast CEO Brian Roberts Calls Jeff Shell Ouster “a Tough Moment”

Headline from The Hollywood Reporter, on the newest of 2 developments

Roberts also touted NBCUniversal's leadership and Mike Cavanagh, who will lead the division for now.

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Developments in this update

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  1. NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell leaves company after 'inappropriate relationship'

    Headline from ABC 7 Los Angeles ·

  2. Newest

    Comcast CEO Brian Roberts Calls Jeff Shell Ouster “a Tough Moment”

    Headline from The Hollywood Reporter ·

Reports & sources

13 articles, oldest first.

  1. Axios

    Comcast ousts NBCU boss Jeff Shell over inappropriate relationship (opens Axios)

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    Axios's feed description

    ”I’m truly sorry I let my Comcast and NBCUniversal colleagues down, they are the most talented people in the business," Shell said in a joint statement with Comcast.

  2. Deadline

    Comcast President Mike Cavanagh Stepping In For Jeff Shell As NBCUniversal CEO Exits After Investigation Into Inappropriate Conduct – Update (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Comcast President Mike Cavanagh will take over Jeff Shell’s role at NBCUniversal as the former CEO exited suddenly Sunday after an investigation of inappropriate conduct. A joint memo to staf…

  3. Deadline

    CEO Jeff Shell Is Leaving Comcast Immediately; Company Says Decision “Mutual” After Investigation Into Inappropriate Conduct (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Comcast announced today that CEO Jeff Shell will leave the company, effective immediately. The “mutual” decision comes after an investigation led by outside counsel into a complaint on …

  4. Variety

    NBCUniversal Shocker: Jeff Shell Exit Creates New Problems for Comcast (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    As Comcast ousts NBCU CEO Jeff Shell after investigating an "inappropriate relationship," it faces uncertainties amid growing industry streaming wars.

  5. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell leaves company after 'inappropriate relationship' (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description

    Jeff Shell, the chief executive of NBCUniversal, is departing the company after an "inappropriate relationship," Comcast announced Sunday.

  6. Deadline

    As NBCUniversal Manages Through Jeff Shell’s Stunning Exit, Trusted Comcast Exec Mike Cavanagh Enters The Showbiz Spotlight (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    As Comcast manages through the shocking and abrupt exit of NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell, the company has put senior exec Mike Cavanagh at the controls on an interim basis. Cavanagh, who was promoted…

  7. Insider

    NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell exits after an 'inappropriate relationship,' shocking insiders, and Comcast won't rush to replace him as corporate exec Mike Cavanagh steps up (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Media and entertainment insiders were stunned Sunday night after Comcast announced the shock departure of NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell due to an "inappropriate relationship" with a colleague.

  8. The Hollywood Reporter

    Comcast CEO Brian Roberts Calls Jeff Shell Ouster “a Tough Moment” (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

    Published

    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Roberts also touted NBCUniversal's leadership and Mike Cavanagh, who will lead the division for now.

  9. Los Angeles Times

    Comcast CEO Brian Roberts calls Jeff Shell departure 'a tough moment' (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    NBCUniversal Chief Executive Jeff Shell, a Comcast executive for 19 years, was ousted last weekend after investigation into a CNBC anchor's sexual harassment report.

  10. Deadline

    Comcast CEO Brian Roberts Concedes Jeff Shell Ouster At NBCUniversal Is “A Tough Moment,” But Hails “Fabulous And Tenured” Executive Team (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Comcast CEO Brian Roberts kicked off the company’s first-quarter earnings call by delivering brief comments about the abrupt dismissal of NBCUniversal chief Jeff Shell last Sunday. “Let…

  11. Variety

    Comcast CEO Responds to Jeff Shell Firing (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Top Comcast execs made their first public comments on the departure of NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell Thursday, remarks that came as the company reported its Q1 earnings.

  12. Variety

    Jeff Shell Exit Spurs Questions About NBCU's Future Within Comcast (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    In the wake of NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell’s abrupt firing, the industry tries to predict what's in store for Comcast and NBCUniversal.

  13. New York Post

    Jeff Shell’s firing at NBCUniversal a ‘tough moment,’ Comcast CEO admits (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Comcast’s Brian Roberts touted the firm’s “fabulous and tenured leadership team.”

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