In another blemish on the Warner Bros. Discovery era of CNN, one of the networkās top anchors is walking away. Chris Wallace is walking away from the network. The Daily Beast reports that CNN wanted to keep the TV news legend, but he did not want to stay on. Wallaceās contract ends later this year.
Wallace, who previously worked for Fox News, NBC News and ABC News; is apparently leaving conventional TV news altogether. Instead, heās looking for a new opportunity in the streaming space or podcasting.
āThis is the first time in 55 years Iāve been between jobs. I am actually excited and liberated by that,ā Wallace told The Daily Beast. āNot knowing is part of the challenge. Iām waiting to see what comes over the transom. It might be something that I havenāt thought of at all.ā
Wallace, who is the son of TV news icon Mike Wallace, will continue to be part of the network through the end of 2024. CNN has confirmed his departure in a statement.
āChris Wallace is one of the most respected political journalists in the news business with a unique track record across radio, print, broadcast television, cable television and streaming,ā Mark Thompson, CNN CEO and Chairman, said. āWe want to thank him for the dedication and wisdom heās brought to all his work at CNN and to wish him the very best for the future.ā