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Abby Phillip Signs New Deal to Stay at CNN

8/19/2026

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Abby Phillip Re-Signs

CNN anchor Abby Phillip signed a new deal to remain at the network.
Phillip hosts CNN NewsNight, Table for Five, and the streaming series Confessions and Obsessions.
Her agreement places her alongside Anderson Cooper, who renewed last year, and Kaitlan Collins, whose contract runs for several more years.
A CNN spokesperson declined to comment on any talent contracts.

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Abby Phillip Re-Signs

CNN anchor Abby Phillip signed a new deal to remain at the network.
Phillip hosts CNN NewsNight, Table for Five, and the streaming series Confessions and Obsessions.
Her agreement places her alongside Anderson Cooper, who renewed last year, and Kaitlan Collins, whose contract runs for several more years.
A CNN spokesperson declined to comment on any talent contracts.

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