CNN Announces Huge Changes to Programming Lineup
CNN has announced a dramatic shake-up of its programming schedule, including new anchors for the morning, daytime, primetime, and weekend shows.
Inside Politics Sunday host Abby Phillip will anchor the news network’s 10 pm hour on weekdays, with chief legal analyst Laura Coates anchoring the 11 pm slot. Elsewhere, chief national affairs analyst Kasie Hunt will anchor Early Start following the departure of the show’s long-time host Christine Romans last month.
CNN This Morning is also receiving a makeover following the recent controversy that saw Don Lemon fired after making sexist remarks. The morning show’s long-time co-host Kaitlan Collins also exited the program to host the network’s 9 pm hour, replacing Chris Cuomo, who was fired in 2021 amid an inquiry into whether he aided his brother, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Phil Mattingly, CNN’s chief White House correspondent, will now co-host CNN This Morning alongside the show’s long-time anchor Poppy Harlow.
The line-up also includes brand new shows for Christiane Amanpour, Chris Wallace, Victor Blackwell, Pamela Brown, and Manu Raju.
In addition, this fall will see the premiere of King Charles, presented by Gayle King and Charles Barkley. The limited series, debuting on Wednesdays at 9 pm, will feature freewheeling, authentic, and dynamic conversations centered around the people and events shaping our culture.
Anderson Cooper will remain as anchor of the network’s 8 pm slot, preceded by Erin Burnett at 7 pm.
Former CNN Tonight host Alisyn Camerota will move to a new role doing long-form reporting, primarily for the Sunday series The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper.
“One of CNN’s key differentiators is our deep roster of experienced journalists, reporters, and storytellers,” said CNN Worldwide’s leadership team, Amy Entelis, David Leavy, Virginia Moseley and Eric Sherling. “Many joined CNN early in their careers and have grown with the network throughout the years. They are extraordinarily talented and share the same CNN sensibility: versatility, determination and an inquisitive and empathetic approach to reporting the news.”
The statement continued, “By expanding the range and depth of our programming lineup across multiple dayparts, we are strengthening our reporting excellence throughout the schedule, elevating our ability to tell great stories across platforms, and doubling down on CNN’s position as the most trusted name in news.”
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No happy that Don Lemon is still out - after they put in the morning and put Kaitlin Collins in his spot, I deleted the channel from my line-up and haven't turned it on regardless of breaking news,
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Don Lemon should have bc stayed in the 10:00 slot. He was trying to hard to be "cute" in the morning.
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He absolutely should have stayed in the evening spot. That’s where he excelled and worked best alone
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Not happy about the evening line up. I really liked Sara Sidner there as well as Alysin Comerata. She had the last two hours of the night with the last hour dedicated to people coming on and talking about whst happens tomorrow. She was always upbeat and friendly. Oh well this won’t last. #BringbackCuomo&Lemon. That will send ratings through the roof
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Deck chairs... Titanic...
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Ho hum. I’m sure this is meaningful to the journalists and their families, but for the rest of us, not so much. I think CNN is rearranging the deck chairs.
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I always liked Abby Phillip but she doesn’t have the gravitas to handle tough interviews. I hope this is not a jump that’s too far for her. She looks uneasy during interview’s especially when they are aggressive. Kaitlin’s voice and smirky smile annoys me. I really like Laura Coates. She’s an awesome interviewer and can handle the pushback and evasive interviews with ease.
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At 9, 10, 11pm CNN has slotted people who were great subject matter experts into lead roles—and it doesn’t work. They lack the allure and draw to make you want to watch. The talent drain has been great. And I used to watch CNN so much it burned their logo into my tv screen! But no more. It is unwatchable.
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Not a fan of Abby Phillip. She always looks nervous. Sidner would have been a good replacement for Camerota. Just my 2 cents.
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and they will stink
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Until they get rid of that traitor at the top and certain hosts like him, they are just shuffling hosts.
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Who's the traitor at the top?🙉
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As long as the hire and keep robotic sad-sack hosts, nothing will improve.
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I’ve always said; if it’s not broken don’t try fixing it!!! I liked watch the early morning news with John Bergman and
Brianna Keilar, they made a very good team! Now John Berman Is everywhere, and Brianna Keilar has a
Short segment in the afternoon… These are 2 very good journalist and they should be in a Prime time segment…
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Disappointing. They are just throwing things at the wall now. They just continue to make it worse. Hard pass.
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“Most trusted name in news” with the worst ratings!! LOL 😂
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