UPDATED: CNN Worldwide CEO Chris Licht confirmed that Kaitlan Collins would be taking over the 9 p.m. Licht has defended the town hall decision, as well as Collins’ performance. Licht has been a big booster of Collins since he became CEO of the network a year ago. CNN did win the night last Wednesday as it aired the town hall event. At the upfront, an image of a CNN town hall stage was flashed across the screen, but Donald Trump was not mentioned.

Source: CNN May 18, 2023 03:12 UTC