Alex Witt Signs Off as MS Now Anchor After 27 Years: ‘It Has Been Such a Privilege to Earn Your Trust’
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Alex Witt concluded her 27-year tenure as anchor for MSNBC on Sunday afternoon, marking the end of an extensive career in the industry. Witt, who has hosted "Alex Witt Reports" - a three-hour weekend program since 2011, handed over the reins to her successor, Antonia Hylton, in a heartfelt farewell. Hylton introduced her debut show "The Assignment" on September 12.
During the final edition of "Alex Witt Reports," Hylton praised Witt, calling her "the anchor's anchor," and commended her for guiding viewers to truth and facts during uncertain times. Given Hylton's early accolades, Witt reciprocated with compliments for Hylton, noting her beauty and love for her hairstyles. Tributes to Witt were abundant across MS Now's programming on the day of her final broadcast, with colleagues such as Jacob Soboroff, Alicia Mendez, Katy Tur, Jonathan Capehart, and Jackie Alemany joining in.
Witt, who started her television news journey in 1990, joined MS Now in 1999 and began her weekend program in 2011. In her farewell remarks, Witt acknowledged her administrative, archives, and production team, executive producer Nick Kovijanic, her children, and MS Now colleagues. She expressed gratitude for the support of viewers, acknowledging their trust and loyalty for her long journey in journalism.
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