A major CNN anchor has confirmed their departure from the network during a live broadcast, drawing attention to a notable change in its early morning lineup. The announcement, made on air, comes as the journalist prepares to move on after several years with the organization.

Rahel Solomon, anchor of CNN’s Early Start, announced on air that she will leave the network at the end of the week.

During the Monday, March 23 broadcast, she told viewers, “Now, to some personal news, I have decided that this will be my last week at CNN,” and added that more details about her next steps would follow. She confirmed that her final show is scheduled for Friday, March 27.

Solomon currently hosts the network’s 5 a.m. E.T. program, which focuses on overnight breaking news and the stories expected to shape the day. The show launched about a year ago and is simulcast on CNN International. She also reported on business and economic topics, including inflation and the job market, in her role as a correspondent.

Reflecting on her time at the network, Solomon said, “It has been such an honor, truly, to serve as a business correspondent for CNN. I have covered everything from inflation to the job market and everything in between.” She also thanked her colleagues, stating she was “so proud to have worked alongside” the Early Start team and the broader newsroom.

Solomon joined CNN in 2022 after working at CNBC as a general news reporter. She previously studied finance at St. John’s University and later earned a master’s degree from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. CNN has not announced a successor for Early Start following her departure.

A CNN spokesperson said, “We are grateful to Rahel for all her contributions to CNN over the past four years and are supportive of her decision. We wish her all the best in her next chapter” (via Deadline). Solomon told viewers, “This is truly not goodbye, but see you soon.” She will remain on air through the week.

Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on ComingSoon.

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