Primetime and Alex Witt to Exit
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- MS NOW is revamping its weekend lineup by incorporating more video podcasts and taped programming, alongside new outside partnerships similar to its deal with Crooked Media.
- The channel will end The Weekend: Primetime this Saturday, with hosts Ayman Mohyeldin, Catherine Rampell, and Elise Jordan remaining on staff.
- Longtime anchor Alex Witt, who has been with MS NOW for nearly 30 years, will depart later this year, with Antonia Hylton set to take over the 1-4 p.m. weekend slot this summer.
- Evening programming will shift toward taped shows, including MS NOW podcasts and content from external partners, while the channel will maintain about 20 hours of live weekend programming and expand its breaking news team.
- The changes will involve a small number of layoffs, but MS NOW currently has 40 open positions and plans to add more staff soon.
