OAN Staff Avril Elfie
1:40pm – Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Broadcast writer Chris Wallace announces his resignation CNN.
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on monday, CNN CEO Mark Thompson confirmed Mr Wallace's resignation.
“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.” CNN CEO Mark Thompson said: “We would like to thank him for the dedication and wisdom he brings to all his work. CNN And I wish him all the best in his future endeavors. ”
Wallace spoke daily beast “It's the first time in 55 years that I've taken time off from work between jobs. I've actually been excited and liberated by it.” He also said he would like to branch out on his own with streaming or podcasting.
Ankler Last month, he announced that Wallace “has been offered a contract extension with CNN for significantly less than the $8.5 million he agreed to in his previous contract.” CNN President Jeff Zucker. ”
Wallace began working for CNN As a member in 2022 CNN+the network's doomed streaming service. Wallace continued to work for CNN+ after the network's demise, hosting two different weekend talk shows called “Who's Talking to Chris Wallace?” And “The Chris Wallace Show'' both had low ratings.
“The Chris Wallace Show” averaged just 85,000 viewers in the 25-to-54 age group coveted by advertisers in a presidential election year, with an overall audience of 600,000. could not be reached.
He previously hosted “Fox News Sunday” for 18 years. CNN.
Wallace is scheduled to appear CNN Until the end of the year.
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