CNN's Kaitlan Collins will anchor a new show at 9 p.m. starting in June, CNN CEO Chris Licht announced Wednesday.
In the new evening show, Collins will "showcase why she's one of the top reporters and interviewers in the game," Licht said in an internal memo to employees. "She is a smart and gifted journalist who we've all seen hold lawmakers and newsmakers accountable. She pushes politicians off their talking points, gets real answers — and as everyone who's worked with her knows — breaks a lot of news."
Licht said Collins will leave the CNN This Morning show, which will be led by Poppy Harlow "alongside a rotation of CNN guest anchors."
Collins last week was widely praised for her live fact-checking and interview of former President Donald Trump during CNN's town hall event.
"I'm grateful and excited to join CNN's primetime lineup for a new show that will feature sharp interviews, fresh reporting and thoughtful conversations on the top stories that are driving the news cycle," Collins said in a statement. "I'm so thankful for my friend and co-anchor Poppy and will be cheering on the CNN This Morning team every day."
