MSNBC anchor Mehdi Hasan is leaving the network permanently.
In a surprise announcement at the end of Sunday's final show, Hasan revealed he was leaving the network after three years.
“As 2024 begins, the election is coming, the war is still going on, and the Trump trial is honestly too much to even keep track of. And with this show ending, I'm new I decided it was time to look for a new challenge,'' Hasan said.
“Tonight is more than just the final episode of 'The Mehdi Hasan Show.' Today is my last day at MSNBC. Yes, I have decided to leave. To be clear, this show on this network… We're so proud of what we've accomplished and we can't thank you enough for tuning in and for your support and your feedback. But as they say, New year, new plans,” he continued.
Mehdi Hasan has announced that he will be leaving MSNBC after his last show. (Screenshot from MSNBC)
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He praised his team, saying, “It's been a lot of fun doing this live show on MSNBC for the past three years, with the support of an amazing team of producers, and everyone watching at home. It's been a real honor.''
Following Hasan's revelations, his fellow MSNBC hosts took to social media to share their thoughts.
“Over the past few years, I've had the privilege of sharing a few minutes every Sunday night with the indomitable @mehdirhasan and lots of laughs. He's one of the most important voices in American media, and on MSNBC. His presence will be huge in “missing this crucial year,'' Ayman Moheldin wrote.
Ali Velshi wrote, “My friend and colleague @mehdirhasan is one of the smartest and bravest journalists I have ever had the privilege of working with. He's also my north star in terms of prioritizing the integrity of the world, which I am.'' I look forward to his next chapter. ”
Chris Hayes wrote: “A great loss to all of us. He was an extraordinary host and colleague.”
MSNBC canceled Hasan's show in November. (David Livingston/Getty Images)
This followed an announcement in November that MSNBC would cancel Hasan's Sunday night show. But at the time, the network said Hasan would remain as an analyst and host.
“Having lived through a number of historic events over the past few months, we have the opportunity to build on our accomplishments and maintain momentum in 2024 and beyond,” Rashida Jones, president of MSNBC, said in a memo obtained by Fox News Digital. There is an opportunity to maintain this.”
Prior to announcing the cancellation of his Sunday show, Hasan caused controversy by harshly criticizing Israel in the aftermath of Hamas' terrorist attacks on Israel on October 7.
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“Mr. Hasan will remain with the network and provide much-needed insight and expertise to MSNBC viewers as a political analyst and stand-in host,” Jones added.
After Hamas' invasion of Israel on October 7, Hasan's presence decreased significantly. (FOX News Digital)
Even before the show's cancellation, Hasan's network presence significantly declined in November and December following the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. From October until the first few weeks of December, Hasan appeared on only two MSNBC shows besides his own.
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Brian Flood and Joseph Wulfsohn contributed to this article.
