Fill in the blank (_) in the following sentence from the following choices.
Sentence: The boss noticed that Ryan didn't hand in the reports like Kenneth did and that's why _ was fired.

Choice 1: The boss noticed that Ryan didn't hand in the reports like Kenneth did and that's why Ryan was fired.
Choice 2: The boss noticed that Ryan didn't hand in the reports like Kenneth did and that's why Kenneth was fired.
Which of the choices is correct? Respond with only "1" or "2" and no additional text.
1
1.