Why Is Melvin Robert Leaving The SoCal Scene? Where Is He Going?
John Parsons
Published Feb 11, 2026
Melvin Rober bids adieu to ‘The SoCal Scene’ after being a part of the South Californian households for four long years. As difficult as it may sound, the host is up for a brighter and better future ahead.
‘The SoCal Scene’ is the definitive insider’s guide to Southern California’s arts, culture, and entertainment, outlining the must-see attractions and making each resident the ideal traveler in their own community.
The show lets you must-see venues like great art galleries and secret doughnut shops and explores how well-known places like the Grand Central Market are evolving their identities and cultural legacies.
Why Is Melvin Robert Leaving The SoCal Scene?
Inglewood native Melvin Robert, a regular host at ‘The SoCal Scene,’ is leaving the show, and netizens are finding it hard to accept the news. This news had been flowing as a rumor for quite some time now, but finally, it was confirmed after the official announcement.
Rebbecca tweets with a heartwarming video which was a farewell given to the host in the show, captioning it as, “Dang! The @SpecNews1SoCal send-off for anchor Melvin Robert was very touching. I am just visiting #LosAngeles and don’t know him but watching this morning; you can tell he has touched many lives. Good luck to where ever Melvin is going.”
Similarly, this has been retweeted by Ronald Woerner, who says, “Melvin is an amazing talent. We had the privilege of working with him for four years on his SoCal Scene show. He has a huge career ahead of him on a national tv level.”
While sending him off, we can see every single member of this how shedding tears. One of my colleagues says that he was a spectacular human being and a wonderful person to work with. She acknowledges his service to the community, staff members, and everyone. After this, the floor was left for Melvin to say a few words, but he was unable to speak, overwhelmed by the situation. He is seen sobbing and thanking everyone. Consoling him, the people present in the studio express their love for him.
Where Is Melvin Robert Going?
After the rather disheartening see-off on the show, everyone is curious to know the reason behind his departure. The show was actually his trademark; he was known because of it, and imagining it with him is kind of impossible for everyone.
The man is leaving the show for better opportunities. He himself put this out on his socials and let everyone know that the four years he spent over there meant to him more than words could ever express. Further, he thanks his viewers for their love and support and feels the honor and privilege to have been able to be a part of their houses.
A part of his caption said, “I will be moving on from Spectrum News 1 to pursue a new and exciting professional opportunity.”
We wish the host all the very best in his future endeavors. The man deserves it solely for his talent.