CNN+ flopped after new owners Warner Bros. Discovery pulled the plug on the network’s streaming service. As a result, many wondered what would come of the talent who jumped to be part of the launch.
Chris Wallace came to CNN from Fox News to host his show, but the veteran anchor is about to land on his feet at the network. The New York Times’ Ben Mullin reported that Wallace would own CNN’s Sunday 7 p.m. timeslot this fall.
The report states that CNN CEO Chris Licht told staff regarding the changes coming to Sunday night at a company town hall held Thursday morning.
Licht announced in May at CNN’s upfront that Wallace’s interview streaming program on CNN+ named “Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace?” will be streaming on HBO Max—and air on the network weekly on Sunday evenings. So now the show has a timeslot.
“A big part of the CNN brand is respectful, authentic and impactful interviews—and one of the best interviewers in the business is Chris Wallace, who is here with us this morning,” Licht remarked at the time.
“We’re excited to announce that Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace? will return to production this fall, with episodes on HBO Max and on our CNN linear channel on Sunday evenings. Chris’s show will be part of what we’re calling ‘CNN Sunday.’ It’s a unique opportunity for your brands to appear alongside our premium content.”
Furthermore, Wallace’s old show, Fox Sunday News, also has a new host as the company named Shannon Bream to the position.
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