DETROIT — One of Fox 2’s most familiar faces has quietly vanished from the nightly newscast — and the station isn’t explaining what’s going on.
Taryn Asher, a longtime Fox 2 anchor, has not appeared on air since early November. Viewers noticed her absence weeks ago, but station leadership has remained publicly silent.
Sources familiar with the situation tell Deadline Detroit that Asher has been suspended following an incident in which she allegedly yelled at her co-anchor Roop Raj, news director Brooks Blanton, and her producer. Sources say it’s unclear whether the confrontation happened once or more than once.
Still Listed, Still Promoted — Just Not On Air
Adding to the confusion, Fox 2 continues to feature Asher in promotional spots during newscasts. She also remains listed on the station’s website as an evening anchor for the 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 10 p.m. broadcasts, as well as The Edge. Sources say she still has a desk inside the Fox 2 newsroom in Southfield.
What viewers haven’t been told is whether Asher is expected to return — or when.
A Big Seat in Detroit TV
Asher officially became a Fox 2 co-anchor in 2022, joining Raj after the retirement of longtime Detroit news fixtures Huel Perkins and Monica Gayle. Replacing the popular duo put immediate pressure on the new anchor team in one of the city’s most-watched news slots.
A Fenton native and a 1997 graduate of Michigan State University, Asher joined Fox 2 in 2007 after spending seven years at WJRT-TV. Earlier in her career, she worked at WLNS, steadily climbing the ranks of Michigan television news.
Silence Raises More Questions
With no official explanation from Fox 2, Asher’s prolonged absence has become the subject of growing speculation among viewers and media insiders alike. The lack of transparency — combined with her continued presence in station promotions — has only fueled questions about her status.
For now, Fox 2’s audience is left with a familiar name, an empty anchor chair, and no answers about when — or if — Taryn Asher will return to Detroit’s nightly news.
