Thomas Roberts leaves CNN

We've been fans of Thomas Roberts ever since he raised his profile as a gay man last September at the "National Lesbian and Gay Journalists' Association" convention in Miami. That's why it's with mixed feelings I'm writing that as of May 1st Roberts no longer works for CNN. TVNewser.com published a memo from Ken Jautz, CNN executive president confirming the news. Said Jautz: "After five years, he has decided to leave us, with intentions to settle in the Washington, D.C., area," and will pursue "other journalistic opportunities."

Roberts has yet to speak out about his decision to leave CNN, but last fall he told us this about the news organization:

CNN has been a fantastic place to work. The management has been nothing but supportive and I'm very grateful to them.