CNN Anchor Chris Wallace Is Leaving the Network

Anchor to Join Streaming Service HBO Max

Wallace Confirmed News on CNN Sunday Program

Chris Wallace, the veteran anchor who has been with CNN since 2022, announced on Sunday's broadcast of "Who's Talking to Chris Wallace?" that he will be leaving the network.

Wallace cited his desire to work on long-form projects as the reason for his departure. He will be joining HBO Max, the streaming service owned by CNN's parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery.

At HBO Max, Wallace will host a new interview series and will also contribute to other programming on the service. He is expected to start his new role in the fall.

"This is an exciting time to be joining HBO Max," Wallace said in a statement. "I am looking forward to working on long-form projects that will allow me to delve deeply into the stories of some of the world's most interesting people."

"Chris is a world-class journalist and interviewer, and we are thrilled to welcome him to HBO Max," said Sarah Aubrey, head of original content at HBO Max.

Wallace is a veteran journalist with over 50 years of experience in the field. He has worked for a variety of news organizations, including NBC, ABC, and Fox News.

Wallace is known for his tough but fair interviewing style. He has interviewed a wide range of guests, including presidents, politicians, and celebrities.

Wallace's departure is a significant loss for CNN. He is one of the network's most experienced and respected anchors.

However, CNN is undergoing a major restructuring under new CEO Chris Licht. The network has recently canceled a number of shows and laid off several employees.

Wallace's departure is part of this restructuring. CNN is shifting its focus to more opinion-based programming and away from hard news.

It is unclear what the future holds for Wallace at HBO Max. However, he is likely to continue to host a high-profile interview show.