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Chris Cuomo is back in the news sphere post CNN exit. The news anchor returned to Primetime Tv with his first show months after leaving CNN amid drama. Opening his new show, Chris reflected on the turbulent past year that brought him to where he currently is. The media star talked about the learned lessons from the events that ousted him from the top news network.
Chris Cuomo Returns To Prime Time TV
On Monday night, Chris Cuomo returned to Primetime TV news with the debut of his new show CUOMO on NewsNation. He started the show by reflecting on his experience this past year.
Although the 52-year-old journalist did not apologize for his past actions, he said he has “learned lessons” from the events that led to his eviction from CNN.
Chris Cuomo also went on to say that his show would be different from other primetime TV news shows. He also promised to be “more transparent about where my head is on the issues that we cover,” adding that he has the advantage of being a political insider.
Although the TV star left out any mention of his brother when speaking of his inside knowledge of politics, he talked about his father, former New York Governor Mario Cuomo.
He revealed that he knew “the inner workings of campaigns and the interplay between politics and government and the interplay between the media and those in power.”
According to an insider who spoke to The Post in July, Cuomo had a massive pay cut from joining NewsNation. From his CNN show, he was allegedly banking about $6 million a year but is reportedly now making only $1 million.
Why Was Chris Fired From CNN?
CNN fired Chris in December 2021 for using his media sources to advise his brother, then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo, after he was accused of sexual harassment. Per Hollywood Reporter, the network said the former Cuomo Prime Time star had violated its journalistic standards.
Chris had been at CNN since 2013 and had worked for other news networks prior to that time. Following news of his termination on Saturday, Cuomo posted a statement on Twitter, admitting that he had indeed helped his brother.