Chris Cuomo is staying on NewsNation’s air for a few more years.
The former CNN and ABC News correspondent joined Nexstar’s NewsNation in 2022. On Monday, NewsNation announced it had reached a multiyear agreement with the anchor and reporter to continue hosting his primetime program, “Cuomo,” weeknights at 8 p.m. ET.
Commenting on the deal, Cuomo said, “Of course I am staying. Where else but NewsNation can you expose the game instead of being forced to play? Let’s get after it!”
“Chris is a one-of-a-kind talent whose unrivaled analysis and commentary has helped grow the audience at NewsNation and strengthen our brand,” said Sean Compton, president of Nexstar’s networks division. “He believes strongly in NewsNation’s mission of delivering ‘News for All Americans’ and we are extremely pleased that he will remain a staple of the network’s primetime lineup.”
Cuomo exited CNN in late 2021 following an investigation of sexual harassment claims against his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. In late 2021, New York State Attorney General Letitia James released documents showing Chris Cuomo, while employed at CNN, took an active hand in helping his brother defend himself.