What Happened To Courtney Zavala On Houston Life? - Endante (2024)

Courtney, a familiar face at the station, had been with KPRC for a decade. Her on-screen chemistry with Derek was something fans looked forward to every week. However, as 2023 dawned, Courtney’s sudden absence from her hosting role left many viewers puzzled and concerned.

The year had started on a promising note for Courtney. She continued her role at both Houston Life and KPRC, giving every indication of her enthusiasm for the year ahead. Her active presence on Instagram, sharing behind-the-scenes moments from her work, further reinforced this. A post from January 10th showcased her and Derrick, humorously highlighting how they often ended up wearing coordinating outfits. The caption read, “This happens more often than not #matchymatchy #coordinate #cohostthings,” and showed Courtney beaming at the camera.

However, just a week after this cheerful post, regular viewers of Houston Life noticed Courtney’s absence. Her silence on her KPRC 2 Facebook account only intensified the growing concerns. It was Derrick who eventually broke the news. On January 18, 2023, he announced on the show, as reported by the Houston Chronicle, “After 20 years at KPRC and more than five years at Houston Life, Courtney Zavala is moving on. Yesterday [Jan. 17, 2023] was her last day on our broadcast. Courtney, I have truly never had a partner and a friend just like you.”

Courtney hadn’t given her fans any prior indication of her departure. Yet, a somewhat cryptic post on her Instagram, featuring a pair of striking emerald green heels placed on a rug with a tiger design, hinted at her feeling overwhelmed. This post, combined with her sudden absence, led many fans to connect the dots. The comments section was filled with messages from fans expressing their dismay and sadness over her unexpected exit from KPRC.