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WHDH news anchor Alaina Pinto says she was fired after she appeared briefly in Adam Sandler’s new comedy movie Hubie Halloween.
In a statement on Thursday, Pinto revealed the reason for her dismissal earlier this week.
“Hi Friends! I have some news to share… Earlier this week I was let go from 7 News,” she declared. “I am posting this because I want to be open and honest with all of you.”
“Last year, I participated in a cameo in the recently released Netflix movie by Adam Sandler, ‘Hubie Halloween’,” Pinto explained. “In doing so, I mistakenly violated my contract with the station and I understand why management unfortunately chose to terminate me. I am deeply disappointed and saddened, and I hoped this would not be how things evolved.”
“Thanks to all my wonderful 7 News viewers and my supportive and great colleagues at the station. Reporting the news to you every morning was an honor and a privilege,” the anchor concluded. “I promise to stay in touch and
According to Boston.com, Pinto plays a fictional anchor who has dressed up as Batman villain Harley Quinn along with her colleagues.