TMZ Fires Personality Van Lathan After Argument With Co-Worker
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 22: Van Lathan speaks onstage at BET Her Presents Fashion & Beauty during the BET Experience at Los Angeles Convention Center on June 22, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Robin L Marshall/Getty Images for BET)
TV personality, Van Lathan, was fired from TMZ after getting into a heated confrontation with co-worker Michael Babcock. Hollywood Unlocked explains that the two men got into an argument during TMZ Live over political views. The arguing got heated, but it was edited out when the show went live.
They also add, “following the on-camera debacle, Lathan confronted Babcock in the newsroom and allegedly said that there would be a problem if he ‘Ever embarrassed him like that again.'” He was fired a few days later.
Lathan addressed the firing on Twitter, writing, “I’m okay. Promise you guys. Seriously.”
I’m okay. Promise you guys. Seriously.
— Van “#1 Voice in Wrestling Media” Lathan Jr (@VanLathan) October 22, 2019
Hollywood got various videos and photos of the incident, check some of them out below.
Make Sure You're Signed Up For The Kiss & Tell Newsletter
Get the latest celebrity and music buzz find out what's happening in Charlotte, plus exclusive contests, and more!
By clicking "Subscribe" I agree to the website's terms of Service and Privacy Policy. I understand I can unsubscribe at any time.