Butt Out?

Sources tell FTVLive that WCIA (Champaign, IL) Reporter Abigail Metsch is out after posting a picture to her Instagram account.

On Monday, in a Patron Only story, FTVLive told you that Metsch had posted the provocative picture on her IG with the caption, “If you like this pic make sure you are also watching my news clips on WCIA.com.

FTVLive shared with you an email that a viewer sent to the station, not happy with the post. The viewer said that the News Director told her to take it down and later that day Metsch was back on the air reporting.

But, when the FTVLive story dropped, sources say that is when Nexstar “corporate got involved” and station insiders say Metsch is gone from the station.

FTVLive has not been able to confirm her exit from the station. Her bio picture remains on the station’s website. Her Twitter account has been changed to take out references to WCIA.

Metsch joined the station just 5 months ago.

Her post also begs the question, are these kids being taught anything in school about how to deal with social media?

Just asking….