SportsCentre host Cory Woron off the air after 24 years at TSN
It appears that TSN host Cory Woron is the latest Bell Media employee now out of a job.
With news coming on Thursday that 4,800 jobs were cut across the country for Bell Media, Woron shared on social media that he is no longer working for the company, which appeared to be an unplanned move based on his wording.
“As it turns out, last Sunday was my last time hosting Sportscenter [sic] as my dream job has come to an end. Thank you for 24 fantastic years that have gone by in a flash. Thank you to our fans, the players whose stories I got to tell, and to my colleagues who made it all possible,” Woron wrote in a post on X.
As it turns out, last Sunday was my last time hosting Sportscenter as my dream job has come to an end. Thank you for 24 fantastic years that have gone by in a flash. Thank you to our fans, the players whose stories I got to tell, and to my colleagues who made it all possible. 🙏
— Cory Woron (@coryworon) February 9, 2024
In addition to the layoffs, Bell Media also announced plans to divest 45 of its 103 radio stations to seven buyers, subject to CRTC review and “other closing conditions.”
Woron, a Calgary, Alberta, native, first joined TSN in 2000 and had been a staple of the nightly SportsCentre program for many years. He had previously worked at CKNW in Vancouver as well as Global TV in Winnipeg before coming to TSN.
Fans and colleagues alike had several words of encouragement for Woron in reaction to his post.
I’m a huge fan of Cory’s. His delivery. His earlier days as a reporter as well. Learned a lot from him. Wishing him nothing but the best. Better days ahead. https://t.co/f8LNEZD7cM
— David Alter (@dalter) February 9, 2024
IMO – one of the best to ever do it. Grew up with CW on CKND SportsLine in Winnipeg, and then on to TSN. Never tried to be funny and cool like some others did… just delivered the sports news of the day, which is all I ever wanted. Wish more anchors were this professional. https://t.co/50CeQ0e1zL
— Cory Noel (@radionoel) February 9, 2024
Hate hearing that, and thank you for all your efforts through the years, Cory. All the best with your next chapter. Bound to be a good one waiting for a pro like yourself.
— Flagstick.com Golf 🇨🇦⛳️ (@Flagstick) February 9, 2024
I used to have a TV that would turn on at the top of the hour as my alarm clock: Always TSN and occasionally it was you. A decade later, you came for a guided tour in Winnipeg where I worked & I was the guide & it was so cool meeting you in person: Kind, professional. Thank you!!
— Vergs (@vergs13) February 9, 2024
So sorry to hear this news, Cory. All the best. Can’t wait to see what’s next for you
— Kara Wagland (@Kara_Wagland) February 9, 2024
“I just tried to do my thing,” Woron added in a follow-up post. “Overwhelmed by the support.”
The layoffs by Bell Media have been widely panned throughout Canada, including a pointed statement at a press conference today from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
“This is the erosion of not just journalism, but quality local journalism at a time when people need it more than ever. It’s eroding our very democracy,” Trudeau said, calling the move: “A garbage decision by a corporation that should know better.”