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MS NOW weekend anchor Alex Witt to exit as network reduces live weekend programming

LA Times · Jun 26, 2026, 5:58 PM

Key takeaways

  • Veteran MS NOW anchor Alex Witt is leaving the news network, which is moving away from live programming on the weekends.
  • The company is also looking to expand its live event business.
  • According to a memo from MS NOW President Rebecca Kutler, “The Weekend: Primetime,” a live discussion program launched last year, will have its final airing Saturday.

MS NOW weekend anchor Alex Witt (MS NOW) By Stephen Battaglio Staff Writer Follow June 26, 2026 10:58 AM PT 3 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.

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Veteran MS NOW anchor Alex Witt is leaving the news network, which is moving away from live programming on the weekends.

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