CNN anchor Ana Cabrera has confirmed her departure from CNN.
It was rumored earlier this month that the CNN Newsroom anchor would depart the network. Her exit is not related to CNN’s mass layoffs.
In a statement, Cabrera expressed her admiration for those at the network, but said in a statement it was “time to embrace new challenges and opportunities”.
“My heart is full of gratitude for the incredible opportunities I’ve had at CNN to serve our viewers and to work alongside extraordinary journalists. CNN has been like a family. I love my colleagues and believe in the mission of the organization.
Cabrera has been with CNN for nearly a decade, and said she will take some time before her next move.
“I’m firmly committed to my work as a journalist in the next stage of my career. But for now, I look forward to hitting pause and spending some extra time with my family.”
A report from Variety claims its expect she’ll join NBC News, adding the 11:00 AM hour on MSNBC has been without a permanent anchor since Craig Melvin began focusing on Today.
