The Cross Connection would have hit two years on air next month. Variety also noted that “the network is parting ways with an anchor who has proven popular with audiences it has sought to attract: Black viewers overall and Black female viewers in particular.” Variety was first to report the news on Friday morning and that “a rotating group of anchors will lead her weekend hours until a replacement is found.” She has repeatedly declared civil war has begun, and as recently as Thursday night in an interview with Charlamagne tha God she called the state of Florida “the dick of the country.”Ĭross did not immediately respond to a request for comment. They added said this has been an ongoing issue, and concerns have been addressed multiple times.Ĭross has stirred controversy for outrageous commentary in recent months. The source said she was repeatedly told this by the network. They will remain at the network, a source familiar with the matter told Mediaite, as they currently work on MSNBC’s Sunday show in the same slot.Ī source familiar with the decision told Mediaite that comments and coverage from Cross did not adhere to MSNBC’s standards. Her production team was told of the decision on Friday.
MSNBC has abruptly cut ties with weekend host Tiffany Cross, opting not to renew her contract after almost two years, Mediaite has learned.Ĭross, whose Saturday show The Cross Connection was a source of controversy for the network, has not commented publicly on the cancellation.
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