Rahel Solomon, the host of CNN Early Start, has announced her intention to leave the network at the end of the week.
Solomon joined CNN in 2022 after previously spending three years working as a correspondent for CNBC.
To conclude CNN Early Start on Monday morning, Solomon revealed that she would depart the network at the end of the week.
“I have decided that this will be my last week at CNN,” Solomon said. “More to come on what’s next for me. But I’m really excited about this next chapter for now. A huge, huge thank you to the team here on Early Start. we have covered some major breaking news during our hours, and I am so proud to have worked alongside you to the larger team here at CNN. I’m going to be cheering you on. I look forward to watching it has been such an honor, truly, to serve as a business correspondent for CNN. I have covered everything from inflation to the job market and everything in between. It has been an honor. It has been a privilege.
“I’m going to be here through the week, with Friday being my last show,” Solomon concluded. “So this is truly not goodbye, but see you soon for now.”
CNN has yet to announce who will take over the program following Rahel Solomon’s departure. CNN Early Start airs from 4-6 AM ET.
In a statement, the network shared its support for Solomon’s exit.
“We are grateful to Rahel for all her contributions to CNN over the past four years and are supportive of her decision,” said a CNN spokesperson. “We wish her all the best in her next chapter.”
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