First victim of CNN layoffs revealed to be high-paid host who insisted he was leaving to 'pursue podcasts' (Chris Wallace)

By Free Republic | Created at 2024-11-15 17:48:04 | Updated at 2024-11-15 19:51:38 2 hours ago

First victim of CNN layoffs revealed to be high-paid host who insisted he was leaving to 'pursue podcasts' (Chris Wallace)
Daily Mail ^ | November 15 2024 | BRITTANY CHAIN

Posted on 11/15/2024 9:41:14 AM PST by knighthawk

CNN anchor Chris Wallace was the first network star given the boot as the channel faces a staffing bloodbath in the face of cratering ratings.

Puck News reported that Wallace, who was paid $7 million a year, was told his two shows on the network were being axed by CEO Mark Thompson.

He was told he could stay on in a greatly-reduced role as an analyst on a far smaller salary, but decided not to, according to journalist Dylan Byers.

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TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: chriswallace; cnn

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1 posted on 11/15/2024 9:41:14 AM PST by knighthawk

To: knighthawk

Does this mean Chris Wallace lied?

For the millionth time.

Lol.

2 posted on 11/15/2024 9:42:31 AM PST by cgbg (It is time to pull the Deep State out of the mass media--like ticks from a dog.)

To: cgbg

Who would watch Ol’ Four-Eyes on a clowncast?

Now, Megyn Kelly is another thing entirely...

3 posted on 11/15/2024 9:43:58 AM PST by kiryandil (No one in AZ that voted for Trump voted for Gallego )

To: knighthawk

Mr Wallace is 77 yrs old.

4 posted on 11/15/2024 9:44:35 AM PST by lurk (u)

To: knighthawk

I can’t wait to get home to listen to the Chris Wallace podcast... Said NO ONE EVER.

To: knighthawk

6 posted on 11/15/2024 9:45:21 AM PST by MtnClimber (For photos of scenery and wildlife, click on my screen name for my FR home page. More photos added.)

To: knighthawk

a far smaller salary

Oh, Wallace will get a smaller salary, guaranteed, lol Podcast ?
Yeah right, who will tune in for this chump ?

7 posted on 11/15/2024 9:46:57 AM PST by OldHarbor

To: knighthawk

Awwwwww. Wonder what his severance was. He may still be able to afford groceries....... Hey chrissy....🖕

8 posted on 11/15/2024 9:46:58 AM PST by rktman (Destroy America from within ? Check! WTH? Enlisted USN 1967 to end up with this💩? 🚫💉! 🇮🇱👍!)

To: knighthawk

I’m sure Wallace will go back to regular appearances on his girlfriend Brian Kilmeade’s show so they can resume their weekly Trump bashing segment.

9 posted on 11/15/2024 9:47:41 AM PST by Dahoser (The Harris campaign and media allies are not using JOY and FORWARD accidentally. Look them up.)

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