Fox 8 anchor Wayne Dawson breaks his silence on return to TV screens after absence sparked concern from fans

A POPULAR morning show host has returned after disappearing from his daily spot in front of the cameras — and starting to worry long-time fans.

Wayne Dawson has been a fixture on the local Cleveland, Ohio TV station Fox 8 News for over 40 years.

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Fox 8 morning show anchor Wayne Dawson went on an extended vacation to Florida earlier this year, without letting fans know when he would return Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk
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On Tuesday morning, Dawson shared that he had returned to his seat in front of the cameras and was happy to be back with his ‘work family’ Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk

He is a co-anchor of the city’s prime morning show — Fox 8 News in the Morning — that runs from 4 am to 10 am every weekday.

The popular host, known for his tasteful attire and cheery demeanor, took an extended break from his post earlier this year, according to the Akron Beacon Journal.

Fans did not expect Dawson’s absence and were unsure of when he would return.

But Dawson calmed any fan fears with a few upbeat social media posts he shared on Tuesday morning.

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