CNN broadcaster Chris Wallace has announced that he will be leaving the network after three years.
On Monday, the 77-year-old TV personality told The Daily Beast He plans to leave the news station at the end of the year and explore a career in streaming and podcasting, which he says is “a likely place to be active.”
“This is the first time in 55 years that I've taken time off between jobs,” Wallace said. “I was actually turned on and liberated by it.”
Wallace also acknowledged the successes of Joe Rogan and Charlamagne the God in their respective interviews during the recent presidential campaign. donald trump and kamala harris.
The “Chris Wallace Show” host added, “It's not flattering to think you're going to have that kind of reach,” and that you need to figure out whether streaming or podcasting is best for you. Explained.
“Not knowing is part of the challenge. I'm looking forward to seeing what comes beyond the transom. It may be something I never thought about.”
According to the Daily Beast, Wallace has decided to leave the news network at the end of his three-year contract worth seven figures.
The outlet said CNN wanted to keep the “Who's Talking to Chris Wallace?” show. Host as the network struggles with low ratings.
“I have nothing but positive things to say,” Wallace said. “CNN has been very good to me.”
CNN CEO Mark Thompson addressed Wallace's resignation in a statement to The Daily Beast, calling the anchor “the most respected political journalist in the news industry.”
“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,” Thompson said.
Wallace began his career in 1973 at a local station in Chicago.
The Emmy winner's extensive resume includes “The Today Show,” “PrimeTime Live,” “Meet the Press” and “Fox News Sunday.”
Wallace worked for FOX News for 18 years before joining CNN in 2021.
famous as a news personality I interviewed Trump multiple times. Through his years of work in conservative news organizations.
In 2020, he also moderated the presidential debate between President Trump and President Joe Biden.
