Brian Stelter Out at CNN, ‘Reliable Sources’ Canceled
thewrap.comBrian Stelter is out as CNN’s chief media correspondent and host of “Reliable Sources,” which will be canceled upon his departure — an expected move, given the show’s low ratings and an expressed desire by the network’s new leadership to move away from opinion-based news programming.Stelter’s exit comes less than four months after Chris Licht took over as head of CNN, following reports that the CEO was not a fan of Stelter’s opinionated on-camera style.
Licht informed Stelter of the decision on Wednesday, and this Sunday will be the final episode of “Reliable Sources.”“I’m grateful for my nine years with CNN, proud of what we accomplished on ‘Reliable Sources’ and so thankful for the viewers who tuned in every week for our examination of the media, truth and the stories that shape our world,” Stelter said in a statement obtained by TheWrap. “It was a rare privilege to lead a weekly show focused on the press at a time when it has never been more consequential.
I’ll have more to say on Sunday.”In a statement of her own, CNN’s chief of talent and content development Amy Entelis said Stelter “departs CNN an impeccable broadcaster.
We are proud of what Brian and his team accomplished over the years, and we’re confident their impact and influence will long outlive the show.” A network spokesperson added: “We appreciate his contributions to the network and wish him well as he embarks on new endeavors.”After being tapped by Warner Bros.
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