General manager Mitch Rosen made the announcement official when he confirmed that 670 The Score had terminated Dan Bernstein’s employment because of allegations surrounding his threat to expose a child’s identity through social media over a fish picture dispute. Station head Mitch Rosen revealed the news while broadcasting live on air on Saturday afternoon.
Station Confirms Dan Bernstein’s Dismissal
Rosen made a stationwide announcement at 1:50 p.m. to tell listeners Bernstein was no longer associated with the station. Staff members got official notification about the departure through an email distributed within the station.
“On behalf of [Audacy market manager] Kevin Cassidy and myself, we want to let all of you know that Dan Bernstein no longer works at The Score,” the email read, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. “We thank Dan for his time here and wish him nothing but the best. Please reach out to me if you have any questions. Thank you.”
A Shocking End to a Long Career
For many years Dan Bernstein maintained his status as one of the most prominent voices at 670 The Score. The radio audience recognized Bernstein for his expert sports analysis combined with his strong opinions about Chicago sports as he shared the Bernstein & Holmes show with Laurence Holmes.
The sudden exit from his position caused widespread surprise throughout the audience base and media professionals. The details concerning Bernstein’s online conflict remain uncertain but reports indicate he threatened to publicly identify a child on social media before getting terminated instantly.
Fallout and Unanswered Questions
The termination of Dan Bernstein generated substantial reactions throughout the media and listening community. Some listeners showed dissatisfaction about how the dismissal occurred whereas others backed 670 The Score for their fast termination. Bernstein remains silent about his dismissal from 670 The Score despite the harsh allegations that the Securities Exchange Commission launched against him. 670 The Score remains silent on its strategy for replacing the position vacant by Bernstein.
Regardless of the sudden departure from The Score Dan Bernstein has not made any statements about his situation and his possible future in media. The sports radio spectrum continues to absorb the wave of discomfort triggered by one of Chicago’s prominent talent leaving its broadcasting ranks.
