Alisyn Camerota revealed that she is leaving CNN, where she has been the host of the mid-afternoon “Newsroom” since April 2021, due to a decline in the network’s ratings. In her farewell message, she expressed gratitude for her decade-long career at CNN and the opportunities she had to cover significant stories.
Camerota said, “Before we go on this very busy news day, I just want to take a moment to share some personal news. This is my last day on air at CNN. I’ve had such incredible opportunities here these past ten-plus years.”
Camerota added, “I’ve interviewed presidents and heroes and extraordinary people. The kind of peak career experiences that I had dreamed of since I was a teenager. The journalists at CNN are the very best in the entire news business.”
Camerota stated, “And it’s been an honor to have been their colleague. It’s also an honor to have been in your homes this past decade through some of the biggest stories of our lifetimes. I’m always touched when a viewer comes up and tells me that I helped them get through these challenging times.”
Camerota added, “So I look forward to doing much more of that with you. Please follow me on Instagram @Alisyn Camerota for updates on where to find me in the very near future. And to my dear friends at CNN, thank you for all of the laughs that we’ve shared, all you’ve taught me about the power of journalism. And for making my time here so deeply rewarding. I wish you all a peaceful holiday season. I’ll see you all soon.”
CNN’s viewership has declined dramatically, falling behind competitors like the Hallmark Channel and Newsmax, with both CNN and MSNBC experiencing significant drops in audience numbers since the election.
Despite these challenges, CNN appears to be adapting to shifting political sentiments and audience preferences.
