Chatter around CNN deal says Kara Swisher is quitting over ex Nellie Bowles
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Key Points:
- Kara Swisher announced her intention to leave CNN following the expected acquisition of the network by David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance, citing a lack of confidence in the new owners as media stewards.
- Speculation suggests Swisher's departure may also be influenced by personal dynamics, as her ex-girlfriend Nellie Bowles is married to Bari Weiss, a close associate of Ellison who may take a leading editorial role at CNN.
- Swisher denied that personal relationships are the primary reason for her exit, emphasizing her longstanding concerns about the network's ownership and management.
- Swisher’s contract with CNN runs through December 31, but she has requested to be released early from her deal.
- The situation highlights complex intersections of professional and personal relationships within the media industry amid significant corporate changes.
