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Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Joy Reid Jokes That She's 'Recently Been Through a Breakup' as She Makes Surprise Appearance After MSNBC Exit
Joy Reid has a sense of humor about her recent exit from MSNBC. While speaking at Essence's Black Women in Hollywood event on Feb. 27, the broadcaster, 56, made a not-so-subtle reference to the network's decision to end her nightly news segment, The ReidOut. "Good afternoon and welcome to Essence's Black Women in Hollywood," she began her speech. "Now, I think you might have heard that I recently been through a breakup, but not with my husband!" "Not with my husband, because today actually is our anniversary," she added, noting that the couple were celebrating 28 years of marriage on that day. Related: Joy Reid Exits MSNBC Hours After Lester Holt's Big NBC Announcement amid Series of TV News Axes and Reshuffles The lighthearted joke comes after MSNBC's new president Rebecca Kulter announced that Reid would be exiting the network on Feb. 24. "Joy Reid is leaving the network and we thank her for her countless contributions over the years," Culter wrote in a memo sent to staff. "Her work has been recognized with several esteemed honors, including most recently, the 2025 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding News Series." Reid also addressed the news in a statement shared to BlueSky and Instagram just after midnight, prior to the memo. 'I just want to say thank you to everyone who has reached out with kindness and encouragement, both personally and in these social media streets,' Reid said. 'So very proud of The Reidout @ team, who are truly family, and all of our supporters & friends. See you tomorrow night at 7, one more time.' The ReidOut became an evening mainstay on MSNBC since its 2020 inception and saw the political commentator hold extensive interviews with politicians and other public figures. Related: Rachel Maddow Live on MSNBC: It's a 'Bad Mistake' to Let Joy Reid Leave Network During an appearance on the Win With Black Women podcast on Feb. 24, Reid addressed her departure and acknowledged that she was feeling a wide range of emotions. 'I've been through every emotion from, you know, anger, rage, disappointment, hurt, guilt, that I let my team lose their jobs,' she said, getting teary. 'But in the end, where I really land … is just gratitude. Just pure gratitude. And gratitude not just because people would take the time to get on a call like this or to take care of me, but also that my show had value.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Reid also said she had no regrets about the news she chose to cover during her time on MSNBC, including the Black Lives Matter movement, hate crimes towards Asian Americans and immigration. 'I'm not sorry. I am not sorry that I stood up for those things," she added. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Here's Why Joy Reid Is Leaving MSNBC
Viewers are curious to find out why Joy Reid, who hosts the political commentary show, The ReidOut on MSNBC is leaving. Since 2020, Reid has played a crucial role in the network, hosting in-depth discussions with politicians and experts. However, MSNBC recently announced major programming changes, leading to the cancellation of her show. This unexpected decision has left many questioning why the network made this move and what's next for Reid. Here's all you need to know about Reid's departure from MSNBC. After the exit of Rashida Jones, MSNBC appointed former CNN executive, Rebecca Kutler to be the new President. Under the new leadership, the network is experiencing major programming restructuring. As a part of the latest line-up shuffle, Reid's show is canceled, and rotating anchors will host Reid's hour. Kutler announced the show's cancelation during a 'contentious virtual meeting' with The ReidOut's staff, per the New York Post. Her memo to the staff on Monday further extended her thanks to Reid for all her contributions to the network. She said, 'Joy Reid is leaving the network and we thank her for her countless contributions over the years. Her work has been recognized with several esteemed honors, including most recently, the 2025 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding News Series.' (via ABC) Moreover, Reid has also addressed her departure from the network on Instagram. She stated, 'I just want to say thank you to everyone who has reached out with kindness and encouragement, both personally and in these social media streets.' Expressing her gratitude for the team and fans, she adds, 'So very proud of the @TheReidOut @ team, who are truly family, and all of our supporters & friends.' She further wrote, 'See you tomorrow night at 7, one more time!!' Now, a panel show, hosted by Symone Sanders-Townsend, Alicia Menendez, and Michael Steele is expected to take the show's place, per Variety. Originally reported by Shazmeen Navrange on The post Here's Why Joy Reid Is Leaving MSNBC appeared first on Mandatory.
The Independent
24-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Joy Reid is leaving MSNBC as her evening show is canceled
Joy Reid is leaving MSNBC, the network's new president announced in a memo to staff on Monday, marking an end to the political analyst and anchor's prime time news show. Reid's namesake show, 'The ReidOut,' has been a fixture of MSNBC's evening programming since 2020. In the hourlong newscast, held at 7 p.m. E.T., Reid conducts extensive interviews with politicians and other newsmakers. 'Joy Reid is leaving the network and we thank her for her countless contributions over the years," MSNBC president Rebecca Kutler wrote Monday. 'Her work has been recognized with several esteemed honors, including most recently, the 2025 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding News Series." In the coming weeks, Kulter added, rotating anchors will host Reid's hour. Current hosts of MSNBC's 'The Weekend' — Symone Sanders Townsend, Michael Steele, and Alicia Menendez — will now move to weekdays at 7 p.m. to host a new ensemble news program, Kulter also noted in Monday's memo. News reports about MSNBC cancelling 'The ReidOut' emerged online over the weekend. Prior to Kulter's memo, Reid took to social media to thank those who she said had reached out to her with messages of support. 'I just want to say thank you to everyone who has reached out with kindness and encouragement, both personally and in these social media streets,' Reid wrote in a message posted to BlueSky and Instagram just after midnight. 'So very proud of The Reidout @ team, who are truly family, and all of our supporters & friends. See you tomorrow night at 7, one more time.'
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Joy Reid is leaving MSNBC as her evening show is canceled
NEW YORK (AP) — Joy Reid is leaving MSNBC, the network's new president announced in a memo to staff on Monday, marking an end to the political analyst and anchor's prime time news show. Reid's namesake show, 'The ReidOut,' has been a fixture of MSNBC's evening programming since 2020. In the hourlong newscast, held at 7 p.m. E.T., Reid conducts extensive interviews with politicians and other newsmakers. 'Joy Reid is leaving the network and we thank her for her countless contributions over the years," MSNBC president Rebecca Kutler wrote Monday. 'Her work has been recognized with several esteemed honors, including most recently, the 2025 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding News Series." In the coming weeks, Kulter added, rotating anchors will host Reid's hour. Current hosts of MSNBC's 'The Weekend' — Symone Sanders Townsend, Michael Steele, and Alicia Menendez — will now move to weekdays at 7 p.m. to host a new ensemble news program, Kulter also noted in Monday's memo. News reports about MSNBC cancelling 'The ReidOut' emerged online over the weekend. Prior to Kulter's memo, Reid took to social media to thank those who she said had reached out to her with messages of support. 'I just want to say thank you to everyone who has reached out with kindness and encouragement, both personally and in these social media streets,' Reid wrote in a message posted to BlueSky and Instagram just after midnight. 'So very proud of The Reidout @ team, who are truly family, and all of our supporters & friends. See you tomorrow night at 7, one more time.'
Associated Press
24-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Joy Reid is leaving MSNBC as her evening show is canceled
NEW YORK (AP) — Joy Reid is leaving MSNBC, the network's new president announced in a memo to staff on Monday, marking an end to the political analyst and anchor's prime time news show. Reid's namesake show, 'The ReidOut,' has been a fixture of MSNBC's evening programming since 2020. In the hourlong newscast, held at 7 p.m. E.T., Reid conducts extensive interviews with politicians and other newsmakers. 'Joy Reid is leaving the network and we thank her for her countless contributions over the years,' MSNBC president Rebecca Kutler wrote Monday. 'Her work has been recognized with several esteemed honors, including most recently, the 2025 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding News Series.' In the coming weeks, Kulter added, rotating anchors will host Reid's hour. Current hosts of MSNBC's 'The Weekend' — Symone Sanders Townsend, Michael Steele, and Alicia Menendez — will now move to weekdays at 7 p.m. to host a new ensemble news program, Kulter also noted in Monday's memo. News reports about MSNBC cancelling 'The ReidOut' emerged online over the weekend. Prior to Kulter's memo, Reid took to social media to thank those who she said had reached out to her with messages of support. 'I just want to say thank you to everyone who has reached out with kindness and encouragement, both personally and in these social media streets,' Reid wrote in a message posted to BlueSky and Instagram just after midnight. 'So very proud of The Reidout @ team, who are truly family, and all of our supporters & friends. See you tomorrow night at 7, one more time.'
