Major changes are underway at MSNBC, with the network announcing the cancellation of Joy Reid’s prime-time show due to declining viewership. Despite holding a coveted evening slot for five years, Reid struggled with low ratings, averaging fewer than 750,000 total viewers in recent months.
The shake-up also affects Alex Wagner, who had been filling in on select prime-time days while Rachel Maddow worked a reduced schedule. Maddow has now returned to hosting her show five nights a week, and MSNBC plans to hand over the anchor desk to former White House press secretary Jen Psaki once Maddow’s current run concludes.
Meanwhile, MSNBC is rolling out a new panel format featuring Symone Sanders, Michael Steele, and Alicia Menendez to fill additional prime-time slots. It remains unclear whether Reid will stay on as a contributor or depart the network entirely.
These programming moves reflect broader trends in cable news, where multiple outlets have seen changes in both talent and audience engagement. For more insights into the evolving landscape of prime-time television news, see the latest data provided by the Nielsen TV Ratings.
