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Rahel Solomon Exits CNN Amid Ownership Changes and Low Ratings

3/23/2026

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CNN anchor Rahel Solomon announced on a live Early Start broadcast that she is leaving CNN, with her last day on Friday.
Solomon, 37, returned from a six-month maternity leave and has been with CNN since 2022.
Her exit coincides with CNN's acquisition by Paramount, led by CEO David Ellison, raising concerns about editorial independence.
CNN is experiencing record low viewership, prompting speculation about its future under new ownership.

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CNN anchor Rahel Solomon announced on a live Early Start broadcast that she is leaving CNN, with her last day on Friday.
Solomon, 37, returned from a six-month maternity leave and has been with CNN since 2022.
Her exit coincides with CNN's acquisition by Paramount, led by CEO David Ellison, raising concerns about editorial independence.
CNN is experiencing record low viewership, prompting speculation about its future under new ownership.