In a surprising on-air announcement, CNN anchor Rahel Solomon has declared she will be departing from the network at the conclusion of this week. The 37-year-old business reporter made the personal revelation during her usual 5am broadcast on Monday's edition of Early Start, the morning news programme she has anchored.
Live On-Air Announcement
During the handover segment of Monday's Early Start broadcast, Solomon broke what she described as 'personal news' to viewers. 'I have decided that this will be my last week at CNN,' she stated clearly. 'More to come on what's next for me, but I'm really excited about this next chapter,' she added, teasing future developments without providing specific details about her next career move.
Network Appreciation and Future Plans
Solomon expressed gratitude toward her colleagues, specifically mentioning the Early Start team and the broader CNN network. 'Thank you to the team at Early Start,' she said. 'To the larger team here at CNN - I'm going to be cheering you on. I look forward to watching.' She emphasized that Friday would mark her final appearance on the show, clarifying that 'this is truly not goodbye, but see you soon.'
Career Background and Recent History
Rahel Solomon joined CNN in 2022, transitioning from her previous role at financial news network CNBC. She assumed the anchor chair for Early Start in March 2025. The journalist recently returned from maternity leave last year, having come back to the programme in December following her absence.
The official X account for Early Start shared the announcement moment online, posting a message from Solomon alongside the broadcast timestamp of March 23, 2026. The network has yet to provide an official statement regarding Solomon's departure, with The Daily Mail reporting they have approached CNN for comment on the developing situation.
Uncertain Future and Industry Impact
While Solomon has confirmed her imminent departure from CNN, she has deliberately kept details about her next professional chapter under wraps. The announcement comes as a surprise to regular viewers of Early Start, where Solomon has established herself as a familiar presence during the early morning hours. Her departure marks another significant change in broadcast journalism landscape, particularly within morning news programming.
The news industry will be watching closely for updates regarding Solomon's next move and CNN's plans for filling the Early Start anchor position. As this remains a developing story, further details are expected to emerge in the coming days regarding both Solomon's future career path and the network's programming adjustments.
