Viewers are eagerly seeking answers about why MSNBC recently canceled Joy Reid‘s evening show, The ReidOut. The prime-time show, which originally premiered in 2020, featured the titular host engaging in one-on-one discussions with newsmakers and politicians. However, a major programming restructuring at the network has led to the popular show’s cancellation.
Here’s everything you need to know about the show’s cancellation and the upcoming lineup.
Is Joy Reid’s evening MSNBC show canceled?
Yes, Reid’s evening show, The ReidOut at MSNBC is canceled.
This year, MSNBC saw the departure of its former president, Rashida Jones, who led the network for four years. She stepped down, citing her desire to pursue new opportunities. After she stepped down, MSNBC appointed former CNN executive Rebecca Kutler as the new president. Moreover, this transition marks an important shift in the network’s leadership.
Kutler is currently leading several programming changes at the network. The cancellation of The ReidOut is part of a major program restructuring, which will lead to a new show taking its place. According to the New York Post, the decision was made during a “contentious virtual meeting” with the show’s staff. In an audio clip obtained by Status, Kutler stated that the canceled program is a “piece of a broader slate” of ongoing modifications.
The ReidOut will officially come to an end this week, with its final episode set to air before the show’s cancellation. As of now, Joy Reid has yet to comment on her departure from MSNBC.
What is replacing Joy Reid’s canceled MSNBC show?
A panel show hosted by Symone Sanders-Townsend, Alicia Menendez, and Michael Steele will replace Reid’s canceled show.
The trio currently hosts The Weekend Show, which typically features discussions on the week’s biggest events. Their upcoming panel show will take over the 7:00 p.m. slot, previously occupied by The ReidOut. According to Variety, the new show will air every Monday, for two hours, from 7 PM to 9 PM.