Is Ari Melber Leaving MSNBC? Inside the Shocking New Rumors
Ari Melber, who hosts one of MSNBC’s highest-rated programs, The Beat With Ari Melber, may be moving on from the network. Breaker reported on Tuesday (May 27) that the journalist is considering leaving MSNBC and has already taken meetings with rival networks.
The site cited two sources familiar with the situation and reported that Melber may also be interested in starting his own media company. He has been hosting The Beat since 2017 in the network’s coveted 6/5c slot.
Should Melber actually leave MSNBC, it would likely be a big ratings blow, especially following Rachel Maddow‘s return to airing only once a week (for the first 100 days after Donald Trump‘s second term in office began, she was on the network five nights a week).
In addition to hosting The Beat, Melber is also a chief legal correspondent for MSNBC.
Earlier this year, Melber hit back at Trump after the president claimed that the network was “close to death” and called it “worse than CNN.” Melber told Forbes,“MSNBC is doing great,” and added, “We’re reaching more people than ever. We’re beating ESPN and CNN in total audience TV ratings, and last year we beat Fox on YouTube, which is a big part of the future.”
Amid concerns about the downfall of cable news, Melber added, “2024 was a huge, busy year for MSNBC.” He also referenced the lower post-election ratings, telling the outlet, “We have always seen that drop off, and we have always seen people come back to the news. I think, over time, people will come back if we prove to them that this is not a re-run. Because there’s a lot of important things happening, including well beyond D.C.”
He also urged viewers, “Take your time and figure out how you want to engage as a citizen. But MSNBC will be here.”
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Hi, Ari Member! Like you, I was born and raised in Washington State! MSNBC is all I have right now!!! I'm a 63 year old white woman who is caring for 89 year old mother. I love the reporting and contextual analysis!! But you must find your true north and go for it!! I'll see you on the boob tube! Good Luck, my hommie😎
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I sincerely hope that Ari does NOT leave! He is one of the best journalists on air, in my opinion!
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Ari is a treasure and if his entrepreneurial side wins, he will succeed! Rachel is fulfilling her dream. No matter what, the troops will follow. There is a vast wealth of legal minds on cable. The Force is with you!
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please stay.
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Ari you’re the best Anchor on MSNBC, I love the Beat. I’ve learned so much from watching your show. I substitute to your Substack, never miss the Beat, it’s on record even though I watch it. I listen to your podcast. You’ll be missed. In 😢💔
I wish you luck wherever you land. If you’ll be on air, I’ll follow you. So let your fans know. Your last day will be my last day on MSNBC. Take care and stay your brilliant authentic self♥️
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Please stay, you are so smart and a terrific interviewer! I might be able to accept the loss but only if you explore your love of music and lyrics by becoming a Rap Artist. (You know you want to!)
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Ari is the best. I have always love watching him.Iwill be watching for him where ever he goes. I have watching him for years . He makes my afternoon.
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Ari….as a member of Lucid Ruth Ben Ghiat’s group we discussed how Musk had inserted his team into every aspect of our govt depts, and other things he investigated. HE’S not leaving anything just going dark to appease his Tesla etc shareholders etc. why can’t you talk about that instead of giving us false hope that he’s gone. Stupid!
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Ari Melber
Please don’t leave you are the Best.
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Ari, please don’t go!
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I enjoy watching Mr. Melber, he seems to be a straight shooter!
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We certainly need to hear and understand the daily news. However according to CNN and MSMBC, Trump is getting more of the popular support in a variety of areas. I know the Democrats are getting a rap for lack of leadership. As some Trump supporters say, Trump is their “John Wayne”. How do we turn this around?
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I make sure I’m ready to watch Ari at 6 pm everyday. Wondered why he is absent so much. Then I read this and I’m shocked. Disappointed as well.
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I won't be as.inclined to watch ms.now if Ari, Nicole and Chris aren't there. They've been my go to peop!e for afternoon evening news. If morning Joe disappears I probably won't ever go back there for the news again.
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I love the Beat with Ari Melber. I never miss his show. Love you Ari, please stay!
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Frankly I wish he would go somewhere else. I am tired of him not being there on occasion. I am tired of his various of facial changes. If he has issues with facial hair, I apologize. If he wants to do something different fine. But we need someone to be there regularly. He should find his "thing" and let us have someone who wants to be with us five days a week.
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I only watch 2 journalists on msnbc, Nicole & Ari, they are the best!! Ifeel like when I watch their shows, I'm not the “ crazy” 😆one! Not sure if this rings true with other viewers! Please don't leave🙏
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Ari Is a rude,condescending, ungrateful whateverrr. I helped him for 10 years. And he never once said thank you. I stopped watching him for my sanity and self ŕespect.If you knew him you would know he is all about himself and his ego. He couldn't tbeven shave to interview a Nobel prize winning woman,or go into Fani Willis courtroom. He shows up looking disgusting, keeps everyone waiting, and is an arrogant jerk.Hope wonderful Nicolle Wallace gets 3 hr slot or a 5 to 7 pm show.. ARI IS A BAD DUDE who doesn't t care about anyone s needs or feelings
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He is on Substack already!
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Well Bye.
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Please identify the she dog who responsible for the absolute destruction of msnbc! Want to see her pic
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If he leaves, he'll still be online, on a broadcast or narrowcast. He was born to be seen and heard.
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Perhaps Ari could get on Substack or Meidas Touch and do podcasts.