No more catching predators for Chris Hansen.
The host of the controversial reality show “To Catch a Predator” got the boot after NBC stated it would not renew his contract after 20 years on air, according to a news report.
Coincidently, the announcement comes just weeks after photos surfaced of Hansen, a married father-of-two, smooching his ex-mistress Kristyn Caddell.
“Chris has been a valued member of the team and we thank him for his many contributions to Dateline and NBC News over the last 20 years,” NBC told TV Guide Magazine. “We wish him the very best.”
One of the photos, obtained by RadarOnline.com, show the two kissing passionately in a public street.
The 32-year-old told the gossip site she was resentful of Hansen after their four-month affair became public and Hansen continued with his career.
“No matter what your philosophy is on someone who has an affair — if it was the man or the woman’s fault — there are two people involved and if I can’t work, he should not be able to work,” said Caddell to RadarOnline.com. “I have lived the double standard.