The cable TV channel MSNBC and its sister network NBC’s Peacock streaming service is cancelling the weekend news show ‘The Mehdi Hasan Show’, with its outspoken host, people familiar with the decision have told the news website Semafor.
Two people familiar with the move, which MSNBC privately announced to staff Thursday morning, told Semafor that Hasan will become an on-camera analyst and fill-in host. The network plans to expand host Ayman Mohyeldin’s weekend program to two hours to replace Hasan’s show, the outlet stated.
It also cited Variety as reporting that the move is part of a shakeup aimed at consolidating the network’s weekend schedule to give MSNBC more flexibility.
Staff were made aware of the news on Thursday morning, according to Semafor. The show’s reported cancellation has sent shockwaves through his fanbase, The Guardian said.
