Travis Mayfield – Q13 KCPQ
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Been wondering what happened to Travis & MJ, I really enjoyed both of them. When I was able to watch more frequently I loved to see Travis’ different wardrobe & making things more lively & enjoyable to watch & listen. Will greatly miss you the most.
Good luck!
God’s Blessings for both of you & your families.
Take care, stay healthy & safe.
I will be missing you each morning as well as MJ with my morning coffee…I grown to love watching both of you and Bill,Adam and Liz if they go I will no longer enjoy watching…it was bad enough you and MJ left …oh can’t forget Brandy…miss you … enjoy your new journey in life🤗🤗🤗
I never liked the guy, so won’t miss him. BUT what pisses me off is the new management banning Washington Most Wanted ! Which tells me that the NEW Fox in Seattle is WOKE sickness sucks. They will be dumped by the public for trying to shove nationwide propaganda and wokeness in a local broadcast network. Same reason Big FoxNews in New York has lost market percent going to News max. There is no real Right thinking for news in Skunk Vomit Seattle, Q-13 was the closest to that. They are losing a lot of good people..
Agree with all the comments about!
Why try to fix something that worked!
Never watch this again, Brandi, Mj, Travis, each one had personality and made watching in the morning interesting!
I’m done with the morning news!
The only reason I will watch at all is Mr Rose in the evening.
I know you all aren’t leaving because you want to and there is much more going on behind the scenes. Im going to bet there is much censoring happening and coercion and its no longer a “safe” place for you all to be. Heads up, you are all amazing and Q13 is going to lose a lot of viewers because of whatever the hell they’re doing to make you all feel like you have to leave. You were a great cohesive team.
Hey Travis, it’s your neighbor Pete up the street. It’s a bummer for all of us who enjoyed waking up to you on the morning news. Have tried to watch the last coup,e of weeks, but it’s not doing it. Have switched to another station.
I am really sorry to see the changes being made with new management at Q13 Fox. This is the ONLY Fox news program I have ever watched because of the balanced reporting. However, it appears that is going by the wayside and people are leaving in droves. Good solid journalists who have been at 13 for years. I will miss having news until 10 am, but have already started the adjustment to channel 7 or channel 5 in the mornings. I am done with Fox13. Losing MJ, then Travis and now Brandi… I’m done. I’m sure there are other opportunities out there that will honor you and allow you to soar. Until then, have fun with your children and take solace in knowing you made a difference to so many in the LGBTQIA community who loved seeing someone who represents their values at the Anchor Desk.
And instead they give us Chynna Greene, who should never have been allowed to leave her showgirl job in LV. Vapid, jokey, and she flips her hair. Just inappropriate for an anchor (behaves slightly better in the field) just give it to BFlo already and lose this one.
Fox 13 is changing for the worst. Ali, Brandi, MJ, Travis -gone. Fox has been a morning staple for me for years. Management is doing what so many others have done. Tried to fix what ain´t broke. Not sure what I´ll watch from now on, maybe QVC. Sponsors – listen to viewers that have left.
What a shame that Fox13 has upset what made them a good team ! Brandi and Travis! We loved them both. We are done with Fox. Sorry to say goodbye to Bill and Liz but we can’t support the shenanigans of Fox.
I am so very sorry to to learn that you are leaving Q13☹️ I start my day at 0430 and the first thing I do is turn on Q13, even before my coffee is done brewing!!
Miss MJ already and now you !!’ I love your humor and realism in such a difficult world of news reporting. I wish you much success and look forward to find out your next “assignment”!’ In the meantime, enjoy being a “stay at home Daddy” and know you will be greatly missed!!! I will be finding a new morning news show, as it simply isn’t the same any more!
New Management should know that changing your role with Q13 was a grave mistake that is costing them a large audience that will no longer follow this channel! Miss Ali, MJ and now you Travis!
May God guide you and your family as you navigate through this professional change that is unwanted by all your dedicated followers, and yourself!
This is so disappointing! First MJ, then Travis…and I’ve just read that Brandi is leaving, too. I’ve been a morning show viewer for many, many years and have enjoyed keeping up on local/regional news and events with the Q13 family. The diversity of the on air talent was what made the show so enjoyable. Seems the new station ID “FOX 13” may be an indicator of the things to come. I will no longer watch the morning show. I will miss Bill, Liz and Adam but enough is enough. I refuse to support this FOX affiliate.
Don’t like the direction this channel is going. My hope is that it doesn’t follow the other FOX “news”. I will no longer be watching what use to be an enjoyable morning news program. Back to 4, 5, or 7.
I totally miss MJ & Travis & Ali – I liked their unique personalities & human connection I felt with these individuals compared to many on other local stations…..sad to not see them any more…..if Liz & Bill go, I’m done with 13!
That’s just crazy! You made the news so enjoyable every morning. Field reporting your talent would be wasted.
I don’t blame you for leaving and I think the new management is going to regret their decision.
Watching Ch 13 now is very difficult.
All Left ch 13 : Kacie, Walter K., MJ McDermott, and Now … Travis.
Obviously something negatively is happening on Ch 13.
You are / have lost -> very good people on your show.
Does Ch 13, not realize that they are losing long term viewers due to their changes ?
PH, signed a previous viewer. Goodbye Ch 13/Fox Tv.
Agree! I while Brandi moved to something g later in the day (even though I haven’t seen her in those newscasts), I have stopped flipping to that morning newscast. And since Brandi has officially left Q13, I no longer watch q13.
I knew something was amiss, first MJ retired then Travis resigns these were two of the three people I loved to watch. I will not watch channel 13 local anymore. I don’t think the studio heads care for if they did, they would not change things up.
He didn’t resign. His contract was up, and they mutually agreed to not extend it.
I really don’t understand why new management people like to shake things up . . . no matter what. Well, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. I enjoyed seeing Travis very much. Will the new management hear what people are saying, wake up, and bring Travis back exactly as before? If they are not dim bulbs, lets hope so! The station may be losing many viewers over this, perhaps myself included. I have been a faithful viewer Mondays through Fridays for a very long time, but this is very disturbing.
Won’t be the same. Best wishes.
I really enjoyed watching Travis in the morning…I enjoy people who are personable…News in Seattle is boring…Lots of fires, lots of crime, and I really like watching the rain ..Rain again today….Oh and don’t get me started on the summer of love…with the mayor…Do nothing…except defund the police that was really smart…So there was Travis…great wit…great socks….great stories…and masterful at making a grey day sunny…He could make us smile when the news is horrible each and every day…even if he was the one giving it…We have plenty of serious bad frightening news…It really does make a difference on who delivers it….You will be very missed Travis…Good luck and Thank you..You will be fine..
I hope Q13 will return shortly. The new iteration is not what PNW is about. The sooner we get rid of the Murdoch mutation of news the better.
Oh how I will miss Travis. Such a joy to have someone giving the news, often with fun remarks and smiles. I will also miss
him as a newscaster with fun and happy clothing, he has given me many smiles in the morning when I view his apparel.
Travis, I will miss you. Carol
Q13 was awesome and I no longer support Fox13. Travis you are amazing, you helped bring all sides together, you have helped so many folks that live outside the box feel normal. You have helped those that live in the inside of that box understand and accept. Thank you for being you! ❤️
So nice of you to share your literal $.02 Go back to your recliner & look up how to evolve in this modern world.
How about getting out of Mom’s basement and try some politeness.
First M.J. and now Travis. I am sorry that it’s this crossroads for Q13. Good luck everyone. These two were bright spots or me every morning.
I for one support all the recent changes! Now if you could just remove Bill Wixie with Brian Flores full-time… Winning!
You clearly also think the election was a fraud 🤦🏻♂️
I haven’t been watching Q13 that long but have really enjoyed you! I can relate to the management…um…disagreement so better to take care of you and yours!
Thanks for making my mornings lighter and brighter!
I am really sad to hear you will be leaving- Shame on management !! My hubby and I are in our 70’s and Travis, we have appreciated your honesty, your professionalism, your humor, and who can leave out your wardrobe !! You have brought us a smile everyday to start our day. SHAME ON MANAGEMENT – loosing two greats in one month??? Guess we’ll be watching KIRO 7 – they still have a great fun team-
I am really sad to hear you will be leaving- Shame on management !! My hubby and I are in our 70’s and Travis, we have appreciated your honesty, your professionalism, your humor, and who can leave out your wardrobe !! You have brought us a smile everyday to start our day. SHAME ON MANAGEMENT – loosing two greats in one month??? Guess we’ll be watching KIRO 7 – they still have a great fun team-
I have watched Q13 news for over 20 years!! I knew something was weird when the name changed. I was confused when MJ left but losing you also was it for me. Travis if you find something new please let us know. You made me smile so many times over the years. I will miss.you. I will miss the rest of the cast to as I have left FOX13. I like to enjoy the people I watch.
You will be sorely missed. I am re-thinking my morning tv viewing … sadly. Take care of you.
Since the branding changed from Channel 13 news to Fox News, MJ retired and now Travis leaving!
Channel 13 news was always friendly and real people were giving real local news.
I hope Fox is not changing away from local friendly news.
#notbombshell
In the midst of all the sad news in our world, Travis always brought a smile to us..always excellent reporting on serious or lighthearted stories..not sure what Fox management is thinking..wonder if they’ve heard the saying “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it”..we will be checking out other options for morning news!!
Its really sad hes leaving. I wont watch q13 anymore.
So sad to learn Travis is leaving Q13. The news team will not be the same. Travis, we’re hopeful to see you on another station soon! You were always the highlight of the morning news program. Message to Management: You ruined the News Team! Bill, Liz, MJ, Adam and the others are wonderful. What are you doing to them?
First MJ leaving and now Travis? Who’s next Adam? Liz? Or Bill? If this is part of Fox 13 restructuring, you’ve restructured me out as a longtime faithful watcher. Guess you don’t know good chemistry of people working together that attracts an audience. Too bad
Man,why mess with a great recipe?
Channel 13 is the only channel my hubby & I watch. The chemistry is so great, a darn shame. Someone is being very short-sighted.
Travis, we are totally bummed to be losing you in the morning. We already missed MJ and this is just too damn much!!! You are family and so very relatable. We won’t be watching Channel 13 any more either. Bless you.
Travis, you were such an important part of our mornings. I’m sad to see you go. Too many people we loved reporting our news each morning are gone and now you too. Wishing you and your family the best. We are moving on too!
I’m just sick that Travis is leaving. He was always so kind and upbeat. Who wouldn’t want him on the anchor desk? I know you will find another job real soon Travis. I’m going to miss your Seahawk suit jacket and your colorful socks. Good luck and keep us posted so we know where to find you.
Always enjoyed your outgoing personality and professionalism in the morning Travis. I’m sure we have not seen the last of you over the air or in the cable in this area.
Big mistake New Management…we won’t be watching FOX13 anymore. Q13 was staffed with real people who were relatable and spontaneous. You’ve lost or let too many of those people go. I hope we will find Travis on another station soon. Good luck Travis…keep us posted ❤
This will be a huge mistake for Fox 13 news. There are too many changes going on with this station and this one was a huge blow. I will no longer be watching Fox 13 news. I know I am just one viewer, however, I use to always talk about Q13 and how I watched it every morning to a wide variety of people word of mouth is the best marketing. Not anymore with this new channel.
Matt Lorch, Walter Kelley, Tim Joyce, MJ McDermott and now Travis Mayfield. I am not sure what Fox has planned for this station but I’m not sure I want to be a part of it. Still love Adam and Bill though. Thanks Travis for helping me drink coffee all these mornings. I truly enjoyed your segments, your personality and honesty. I will miss you greatly. Good luck!
Wow, this is a mistake, especially so soon after MJ retired. Management is obviously not in touch with what their viewers want. I will miss you Travis, if you end up on another local station I will be watching. I wish you and your family all the best.
I have been watching this for two hours every morning for the last 5 plus years. I will find another morning program now. Good luck Travis, I really hope you appear on another local channel I can tune into.
First MJ now this : ( Travis is my FAVORITE! When I click on the news all groggy and grumpy he makes me laugh and smile. I can’t imagine being able to be that peppy at 5am. I love his outfits, too. So down to earth.
Wishing you well, Travis!!
I believe this is a large mistake and I will be rethinking who’s news I watch
Absolutely! If you just want daily events you can get those on channel 4, I swear all the changes are political it’s the GM
I’m so sad that Travis is leaving. He and MJ were two of my reasons to tune in to Fox 13. Two heart warming anchors that helped make my day.
Me as well. Travis, MJ and Bill are the only reason i watched every morning. I loved their dynamic. I think i may be shopping for a new morning news.
KCPQ is sadly getting rid of great employees, who brought a middle of the road view with a real Human Interest view as well!. Travis Mayfield being the latest being squeezed out! We loved hearing both sides of issues for many years!
We are done with the station and it’s turn
To One Sided reporting and Cost Cutting!
I’m sad that Travis is leaving. He was such a big part of the news .Amazing talent and spoke from the heart.
Your loosing alot of Fox 13 followers. Too many have left that were awesome.
Look, I’m a knuckle dragging deplorable.
Even “I” enjoyed Travis Mayfield as part of my morning routine.
He connects with many different demographics.
Fox13, hire him back and give him a raise.
But don’t let him wear a dress on air.
Damn, Travis. Let us know where you end up. This just isn’t right. They should be ashamed of themselves for trying to do that to you. You are the best!!!
Travis gone? So am I. Hello KIRO.
Amen to that. The new management should be the ones leaving. Why mess with something as successful as Travis is and has been.
A big THUMBS DOWN for Fox13.
Friend, you lent your credibility and leave with it enhanced by your loyalty to the FOX team. As a Seattle liberal, for me, your impartiality gave the conservative station the reputation of the fair one, the one that would meet in the middle to hammer out issues. That deserves a promotion, and I’m thrilled you’re giving yourself one. Eight years is a long time to do graveyard. One or two sunny Seattle seasons with family and your friends is well earned. I’m sure many a Seattle businessperson will offer to hitch themselves to your star. Happy hunting!
I am sorry to see and hear that Travis is leaving channel 13. I enjoyed his humor and clever quotes. What is going on with Fox 13 that so many interesting persons are leaving their staff? I noticed the weekend staff has changed a lot too. We need more sunny people like Travis in the morning. I wish him and his family the best of luck. I hope Travis is happy with the team that he will enhance someday.
Well I’m sorry that you’re gone, but thanks for letting us know what happened. I was very curious about why all the good people were leaving. You will be missed! However, It’s better to choose you above all!
I am so sad to hear that Travis is leaving. He is one of the main reasons I tune into Fox in the morning. Like others have expressed, this may also be the end of my viewership.
Best wishes to Travis! You will be missed.
Well since Travis is leaving I guess I’m leaving too I don’t appreciate the way that this has been handled and he has been an Important part of my mornings and I really appreciate his perspective. I don’t know how many more people will be leaving KCPQ but if I want news I can get it on channel 4. I watched KCPQ because of people like Travis and too many people have left KCPQ…It Isn’t hard to see that a great deal of the decisions being made are political…probably personal on the part of the GM but definitely political. The bottom line is the company kind of sucks now, you need to go back to your old general manager.
I will truly miss you Travis. Your presence always made sure we heard about weather and travel in Kitsap County as well as everyone else. 👍🏾Wishing you well on your next endeavors 👏🏾👏🏾
Wth is going on!!! First Casey then CJ, now my favorite Travis! I don’t know what direction Fox News is looking at but I can tell u, the morning folks are family.. If they are all gone then it’s time to look for a new home!
Absolutely! If you just want daily events you can get those on channel 4, I swear all the changes are political it’s the GM
🥲 I’ll miss you you are a great asset blessings to you and your family
So many of my favorite news people leaving. First it was Steve Pool at KOMO, then ALI left Q13. I was left with my favorites with Adam, MJ, and Travis and his crazy socks. Then MJ left. Travis always made me smile at the start of the day (we cried with him when he lost his son) but celebrated with him watching the two growing into young people from babies. Now he is leaving. Adam will be the reason I will stay with Fox13 for morning news. Best of luck, Travis. Your honesty and bright humor will be missed. God bless you, and thank you for so many enjoyable mornings.
NO! Big mistake by Fox 13.
Travis, thank you for being you!. I have loved you being part of my morning.
Best wishes. You’ll land on your feet. I will miss you.
No!!!! Fox 13 got this wrong
I’m saddened to hear that another part of Q13 morning news is leaving. There seems to be a big turnover recently. This is my morning favorite and I will continue to watch for now. But I am concerned in the direction this station seems to be headed. Good luck Travis.
I am very sad. With MJ and Travis the favorite faces of the morning news, if anyone else goes, I will be looking elsewhere for my morning news. If Travis finds another news venue, I will go there.
We love the morning crew and sad to see our favorites leaving. Travis, your genuine love of life and the PNW is so refreshing. We wish you and your family the very best in your next chapter.
Wow I cannot believe Travis is leaving. I think he is a great asset to our news and being live. At first I was not sure about him and his views but me as an adult an older adult at that has grown to respect his views on his personal life especially. I am a more understanding and happy person due to him. I personally would like to thank you Travis for being one of the most honest people I know. Be happy with whatever you do in life and I know you will be well at whatever it is.
Sincerely
You will be so very missed
Sorry to se Travis and MJ leave. My favorite people leaving. What a bummer. Guess I’ll tune in somewhere else.
Loved Travis’ fun approach to reporting the news… This is the MORNING news folks, much different than the evening program. I thought he was a perfect fit for the morning show. Fun, witty, and not afraid to get personal. I am worried about the changes being made on 13, ugh. Still my favorite but time will tell! Best of luck Travis!
Bummer Travis is leaving. I really enjoyed him and MJ being a part of my morning. I’m not sure I’ll continue to watch Fox news and may switch over to King 5. I pretty much have stayed with Fox because I’ve grown to know so much about the anchors that I feel emotionally attached. Without that human component, there’s not much keeping me loyal to that specific news channel. I will be sad to see you go Travis and I wish you the best of luck on future endeavors. You made the start of every morning much more enjoyable the last 9 years.
I agree. I don’t know what the new management at fox is thinking. To loose 2 morning anchors in one month. I loved the interaction between all five of them. They were a team. I too might switch channels. I do t feel invested in fox news anymore
Why?????
Travis is great and does a fantastic job. I enjoy watching all the unique things he helps viewers to see. I don’t believe just because management changes, that they need to change everything for the staff.
I understand MJ’s retiring but, Travis I think the new management, blew it.
Thank you Travis – I will really miss your professionalism, humor, kindness and willingness to share who you are. I’m gone from what used to be Q now.
Take care – you are truly special!
I am going to greatly miss Travis. I watched because of Travis and MJ. Now that they are gone, I am not sure that I will continue to watch this morning news station. Thank you Travis! I will really miss your style 😢
Well done, young man! Follow your heart, and you’ll never go wrong. I’m sure we will see you somewhere, doing what you love. Best to you and your family 😊
There are several local news stations that you could watch, but I have been a Q13 viewer because of their unique style. I appreciated the humor, the honesty, and will truly miss people like M.J. and Travis. It is sad that once they switched the name to “Fox13,” some of the staff went away. I fear that they will become a cookie-cutter station. Many fans will leave too.
Not only those departures but Grace Lim and Ali Bradley
Travis, I appreciate the fun and diversity you brought to Q13/ Fox 13. It is unfortunate that you will be leaving, despite some of these other comments, you will be missed. It saddens me to hear some of these comments, I thought we had come a lot further. I would like to think these comments do no reflect the majority of us here in the Pacific NW. Best of luck on your future endeavors!
I agree that the few negative comments in no way reflect the thoughts and feelings of his audience. It saddens me to read the negative comments – shows just how much we need your voice. Can’t wait to see Travis again.
I totally agree with you. Typical of the way FOX news works. They don’t want to tell the truth. They want the News spun there way. I knew right off the get go when Q13 flipped over to FOX13. You can count on more departures from channel 13. This is sad.
No pity for the journalism class of America. Good riddance Pravda.
Or, in the case of Travis mayfield, you mean Prada.
Mayfield has his fans. He would have been the best of the current crew to fulfill the role management asked him to take. His refusal may mean the end of his career in tv news.
It’s funny when you compare the comments here from the 88 positive comments MJ McDermott received about her Q13 departure. (Far more than any recent post on PSM) I never knew or cared about her sexuality, marital status, gender, or social media presence. She was good at what she did and let her on air work speak for itself. Exactly how it should be and a great example for others.
The MJ comments vs the Mayfield comments, says a lot. But, we will see, once the departure actually takes place. Maybe his fans will come out of the woodwork… once they realize he has left the building.
Exactly. She was a professional unlike Travis.
MJ talked about her husband and kids, and Travis talked about his husband and kids. Amazing that you only noticed one.
He was simply giving us some insight as to who he is. He was sharing his life with us…much as Bill Wixey shared his battle with cancer and MJ shared her past careers. Many people didn’t care to hear those things either..or about their kids ect. But that’s how local morning news casts work. It’s more than just about delivering the news, it’s about connecting with members of the audience.
Well said.
That is the problem. He didn’t report the news. He tried to become the news. Sad state of journalism today.
Sadly so many need and thrive on the attention of a tweet or facebook post (sometimes at the cost of a career).
So very sad to see you go. We always looked forward to your smiling face. We wish nothing but a wonderful future for you and your beautiful family
I agree with you
he does his little segways about breaking news etc I find his style irritating because he’ll emphasize too many words I find it irritating
And with some of the post that he’s done in the past and the other day showing him with his pearl necklace on etc I’m betting that he will wear a dress on his last day at Fox 13 Seattle
He’s talked about that in different tweets in the past and let everybody know that he’s gay fine I don’t care if he’s gay or not. but I think he’s going to be crossing over the line and that most of the people that will see that won’t like it but who knows.
He can always go back to radio
Dear Mike Mueller,
Obviously his sexuality does make a difference to you or you would have never brought it up and that is very sad in this day and age. As far as your further comments about him wearing a dress you are beginning to sound like you have some repressed issues of your own and for your own mental health you may want to look into that or just climb out of your closet. Travis as most morning news people made a whole hearted attempt to connect with his audience which a lot of us appreciated because being your real self can be difficult. Travis and MJ were two of my favorite people on the show and personally I believe it was a poor choice of new management. Your negative comments just show how strong of a person Travis was because people with repressed issues and lack of security in their own sexuality can be very bigoted.
The trend in TV today is to kick the boss on the way out the door. Where it may be deserved in some cases I think it shows a lack of professionalism. It may also limit your future employment options. Tweeting and posing on social media is like crack cocaine to so many these days. So many see themselves AS the news…….
My comment on this topic…just listen to the words of the song, by the Eagles, “Dirty Laundry”….nuff said!
To anyone familiar with how FOX structures local news programs, this was to be expected. This is in line with other FOX O&Os, one anchor or reporter is selected for this role. As described by FTVLive, this would have put Travis in a pumpkin patch with a microphone or on a downtown hillside as snowboarders slide down the street. Goofy, human interest fluff.
Gonna miss you. You were part of our everyday.