The “prideful” and “not dried up after the audio leak scandal,” Kasumi Mori, an announcer reportedly leaving Teletext, “true reputation within the company.”

In early February, it was reported that Kasumi Mori, 27, would be leaving TV Tokyo this spring. From now on, she is expected to work as an influencer, mainly on Instagram, where she has over 380,000 followers.

Mori, who will join the company in 2019, was selected as MC of “THE Karaoke★Battle” in the fall of the same year, and will also serve as MC of “Winning Horse Race” in 2020.

It is highly unusual for a rookie announcer to suddenly be selected as MC for two programs. That is how high expectations were for Mori. However, in September 2020, an audio recording of an exchange with Miyu Iketani (26), a junior announcer, was reported in the Weekly Bunshun. In the report, Ikeya spoke out against the staff and his half-hearted attitude toward his work, which drew criticism.

The news of his departure is said to have caused some confusion within the station. A veteran employee of TV Tokyo revealed, “There is not so much regret over his departure.

There are not so many voices regretting his departure,” said a veteran staff member of TV Tokyo. I felt that I wasn’t satisfied with the size of TV Tokyo in the first place. I had a feeling that I would leave at some point, but I didn’t expect it to be so soon. I just didn’t expect it to be so soon. It was a complete shock to my ears, and I am now making adjustments at a rapid pace to replace him on the programs I am in charge of.

With her cute looks, natural singing ability, and advanced dancing skills, Mori has demonstrated her versatility and won the support of popular celebrities. It was thought that she had been cold-shouldered by the bureau due to the audio leak scandal, but her treatment was not particularly different.

Even after the Bunshun report, I didn’t feel that I had been cut from the workforce. I was given programs and my ability was highly evaluated. Above all, his Instagram was always buzzing, and he was taking selfies with gusto. My impression from working with her was that she was a proud girl, but she was always concerned about producing herself in a way that made her look pretty.

On the other hand, there are many harsh opinions about her future activities. If she loses exposure on TV, there is a strong possibility that her popularity as an influencer will be affected. However, there is an “ultra C” to overcome such concerns. An advertising agency official said.

Reina Sumi (Reina Sumi, 32), who is also a senior staff member at the station, should serve as a role model. She has avoided reducing her exposure in gravure and other media as much as possible, and she has gained the support of her male fans through her photo collections. Ms. Mori also has a good style and excellent looks. If she publishes a photo book, it will probably sell 50,000 copies. I think there will be a lot of pullers.”

What path will Mori choose? What will Mori do in the future?