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Rahel Solomon Announces Exit From CNN With Final ‘Early Start’ on Friday

Her exit leaves CNN without a named replacement for the 5 a.m. hour.

Overview

  • The Early Start anchor told viewers Monday that this will be her last week at CNN.
  • She said her final broadcast is Friday, March 27, and she has not shared her next role.
  • CNN thanked her for her reporting and said it supports her decision.
  • Solomon joined CNN in 2022 after CNBC and began hosting the 5 a.m. hour in March 2025, returning from maternity leave in December 2025.
  • No successor is named, and coverage ties the news to broader uncertainty as Warner Bros. Discovery moves toward a sale to Paramount Skydance.