CNN is reshuffling its primetime lineup for the midterm, with Jake Tapper moving into primetime for the 9 p.m. ET hour, previously anchored by Chris Cuomo.
Meanwhile, Alisin Camerota and Laura Coates will occupy Don Lemon’s two-hour block through October 7 as Lemon signs on “Don Lemon Tonight” one last time as he begins his transition to hosting CNN’s morning show. are. However, Lemon will still appear on the network ahead of the AM show’s launch later this year.
The new schedule will be effective from October 10 and will run through the week of the November 8 elections.
Since Cuomo’s departure by the network last year amid an investigation into his involvement in advising his brother, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, CNN has had a rotation of guest hosts in the 9 a.m. hour, Cuomo’s prior hour. Rebranded “CNN”. tonight.”
Tapper will take a break from his regular show, “The Lead with Jake Tapper” to conduct the “CNN Tonight” hour at 9 p.m. John Berman and Brianna Keeler will fill in for longtime CNN anchors on “The Lead.”
“The world has become dependent on Jake’s no-nonsense approach to covering news, especially during high-stakes election cycles,” CNN President and CEO Chris Licht said in a statement. “This move will showcase their rigorous reporting, smart analysis and resultant interviews as our audience sees multiple issues at stake in the medium term. By adding the insights, experiences, and strong voices of Alisin and Laura, we will continue to grow and expand that coverage, creating something complimentary and compelling in primetime. ,
Poppy Harlow, who was recently named co-host of CNN’s upcoming Morning Show with Lemon and Caitlan Collins, will exit her current CNN show on October 7th to prepare for the event, but before the AM show launches on the network. will appear.
The new programming block for the medium term is:
4 p.m. ET: “The Lead,” Anchored by Jon Berman / Brianna Keelaro
5 p.m. ET: “The Situation Room” with Wolf Blitzer
7 p.m. ET: “Erin Burnett Outfront”
8 a.m. ET: “Anderson Cooper 360”
9 p.m. ET: “CNN Tonight, Jake Tapper”
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET: “CNN Tonight,” Alicin Camerota and Laura Coates