Fired NY1 meteorologist Erick Adame is seeking reinstatement after publicly addressing the leaked nude photos that led to his termination. His representative described the incident as “revenge porn” to The Post, explaining that explicit images from a webcam site Adame participated on were sent to his employer and mother without consent.
Adame confessed on Instagram to a decade-long involvement with an adult webcam platform, expressing remorse and stating he is pursuing professional help for what he called “compulsive behavior.” His crisis manager, Howard Bragman, highlighted the overwhelming public support Adame has garnered since coming forward, urging Spectrum News leadership to reconsider their decision. “People really love him and want him back,” Bragman said, encouraging viewers to petition the network via social media.
The Emmy-nominated weatherman has filed for a court order to unmask the individual who shared the images, intending to pursue legal action. His representative emphasized there was no extortion involved, calling it a clear case of malicious intent: “Somebody recognized him and decided to play God.”
Celebrities like Hilaria Baldwin and Cynthia Nixon have voiced support, with Nixon tweeting that NY1’s focus should be on Adame’s professional skills, not his private life. “This looks like a civil rights violation,” Nixon stated, urging Adame’s reinstatement. His social media following has surged since his statement, with hundreds of new followers hourly.
A Spectrum News source acknowledged the situation’s complexity, stating Adame’s termination followed months of internal discussions and reaffirmed the company’s inclusive values: “It had nothing to do with his sexual orientation.” They declined to elaborate further, citing privacy obligations.