Television host Chris Wallace announced Monday that he is leaving CNN after three years as host.
Mr. Wallace previously hosted FOX News Sunday on the FOX News Channel and Meet The Press on NBC News. said According to The Daily Beast, he is leaving CNN to pursue opportunities on independent platforms such as streaming and podcasting. The 77-year-old newscaster said independent media “seems to be the scene of the action” and that podcasters like Joe Rogan and Charlamagne the God could have a major influence on the 2024 presidential election. He pointed out that he had given it. (Related: After defending Biden, Democrats and media tried to portray Trump as too old for the job, but voters weren’t convinced)
“It’s not flattering to think I can have that kind of reach,” Wallace said. “This is the first time in 55 years that I have taken time off from work between jobs.”
“Actually, I’m excited about it and it’s liberating,” Wallace continued.
Fox News anchor and moderator Chris Wallace speaks to guests and participants during the third US presidential debate. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Wallace decided not to negotiate a seven-figure contract after joining the station three years ago to join its streaming business CNN+. CNN confirms his departure to the Daily Caller News Foundation and releases a statement from CEO Mark Thompson, thanking the host for joining the program and looking forward to his future endeavors. I wish you good luck.
“Chris Wallace is one of the news industry’s most respected political journalists, with a unique track record across radio, print, broadcast television, cable and streaming,” said Thompson. “We would like to thank him for the dedication and wisdom he brings to all his work at CNN and wish him the best in his future endeavors.”
CNN has continued to lose viewers since President-elect Donald Trump left office in 2020, with just 83,000 viewers in a 25-54 demo for the week of May 13-19. , had its lowest week of prime-time viewership on record in May. According to the New York Post, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Wallace did not immediately respond to DCNF’s request for comment.
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