Leon Harris, the NBC4 Washington news anchor who appeared to be struggling to read a teleprompter during a Thanksgiving night broadcast, is now stepping away from his job. NBC4 shared an update on Monday, saying Harris is stepping away from his desk to focus on health issues after he appeared unwell while anchoring the news last week.
“We have an update to share with you about our colleague, Leon Harris,” the statement read on social media. “Last week, Leon appeared unwell while anchoring News4 at 6. Leon will be stepping away from the anchor desk to focus on health issues. We here at NBC4 — and you at home — care deeply about Leon and wish him well. We thank you for your concern,” the network stated. Deadline has reported this “stepping away” as a medical leave of absence.