When Leslie Sykes pulled a Houdini from ABC7 in 2021, fans played a detective. Turns out, life happened, and oil paints too! Sykes’ Insta-sleuths discovered a poignant clue – her mother’s passing. Grief, not a secret agent gig, explained the vanishing act.
ABC7’s golden girl was on a hiatus, embracing life’s unpredictable brushstrokes with a palette of oil paints. Now that’s a plot twist!
Leslie Sykes, anchor of ABC7 Angeles Channel 7 Morning News, alarmed her fans in July 2021 when she abruptly disappeared from station programming.
The reason for the unexpected absence of the well-liked news personality left viewers perplexed. She has been a regular at ABC7 since 1994.
Sykes is pretty famous, yet ABC7 or Sykes hasn’t released any official statement regarding her leave of absence.
On the other hand, when we dug deeper we found clues in Sykes’ personal Instagram account. She revealed her mother’s passing in July 2021.
Sykes shared the news of her mother’s death that year — the same month she appeared to disappear — so personal time to grieve was most likely the cause of her departure.
Talking about breaks, Leslie Sykes, surprised fans with a creative hobby on Instagram. Posting a caption, “Trying oils for the first time,. Happy Sunday,” Sykes showcased her initiation into the world of oil painting. But this was eight weeks ago!
As of early 2024, the mystery surrounding Sykes’ absence remains mostly unsolved. Although no official statement has been issued, Sykes has made a lively comeback through her Instagram posts.
She hinted at a positive and creative phase in her life near the end of 2023, when she shared photos of herself experimenting with new hobbies such as oil painting.
View this post on InstagramDespite the limited information available, there are indications that Sykes has returned to her co-anchoring role on the ABC7 Morning Show.
A recent Instagram video shows her on the new ABC7 news set, implying a return to her broadcasting duties.
However, comments from followers expressing disappointment about her absence from the morning news suggest that she may have taken intermittent breaks.
Leslie Sykes’ name is still listed on the ABC7 station website as of January 2, 2024, reinforcing the notion that her brief hiatus, similar to the one in 2021, is part of a cyclical pattern in her career.
The station’s site lists her, fans rejoice, and Leslie’s Instagram serves looks and oil-paint trials. A classic Leslie Sykes cliffhanger—tune in for more morning drama, painted with a dash of mystery!
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