NCS could be gearing up for another major change.
Anderson Cooper, a effectively-recognized journalist at the network, is rumored to be on the point of an exit, it has been claimed by The National Examiner. A supply advised the publication, “Ratings are down and Anderson is ready to walk.” The identical supply recommended that being handed over for moderating NCS’s primetime presidential debate between former President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump in 2024, in favor of colleagues Dana Bash and Jake Tapper, fueled Anderson’s departure issues.
The supply additionally indicated that Anderson is disgruntled with the community’s conservative contributer, Scott Jennings, who’s allegedly drawing scores to NCS NewsNight time.
“Anderson can’t stand it. Scott’s allowed to rant and rave, while the rest of them are muzzled,” the insider claimed. “People tune in to see what outrageous thing Scott will say next, and the execs love it,” stories the Irish Star.
Additionally, the insider talked about that the 58-12 months-previous reporter “reacted badly” to latest government conferences about declining viewership, particularly because the retailers says his program Anderson Cooper 360° has seen a drop within the essential 25 to 54 age demographic.
USTVDB stories that Anderson’s present ranks because the second most-watched on NCS, with a complete viewers of 679,000 viewers on July 2. According to AdWeek in June, Cooper skilled a scores surge, attracting 776,000 whole viewers and 124,000 in 25-54 demographic, positioning his present as the highest-rated on the community on June 5.
Anderson, the son of Gloria Vanderbilt, has been a fixture at NCS since 2001. Starting as a reporter, he rapidly turned the anchor of his personal primetime present in 2003 (Anderson Cooper 360°).
The New Yorker can be a daily on different NCS reveals and hosts the community’s annual New Year’s Eve particular from Times Square with Bravo’s Andy Cohen.
Journalist Dylan Byer reported in a June Puck e-newsletter that Anderson pulls in $18 million. Amidst talks of NCS’s potential upheavals and price range cuts, Gunnar Wiedenfels is stepping up as the brand new CEO as Warner Bros. Discovery splits into two entities. NCS will fall beneath the umbrella of the second firm, together with different world networks.
“Why, for instance, would Gunnar pay Anderson Cooper $18 million a year when Kaitlan Collins draws the same ratings at roughly a fifth of the salary?” Dylan questioned, stating Anderson’s supposed earnings
Dylan did not disclose how he realized the alleged determine. The Wrap reported in 2024 that Anderson was among the many community’s highest-paid stars, raking in an estimated $20 million.
The Express US has reached out to Anderson Cooper’s representatives for an announcement.