MSNBC Axes Live With Thomas Roberts

The New York Post reports:

MSNBC on Friday quietly pulled the plug on its afternoon show, “Live With Thomas Roberts,” after less than two years, Page Six has exclusively learned. Roberts was brought on to do the two-hour show last year to replace the much-hyped but low-rated “Ronan Farrow Daily.”

“Thomas was taken off of his [show] quietly,” said a news insider. “They’re not going to announce it, but he’s gone. His last day was Friday.” Another source close to the anchor explained, “Thomas is in discussions to take on a new role with MSNBC in 2017.” The ill-fated time slot will now transition to a “rotation of anchors” at the network.

This morning Roberts reacted on his Facebook page:



I wanted you to hear directly from me…it is true I won’t be keeping my current show weekdays on MSNBC. My last show was Thursday. My colleagues are incredible people…and I am so proud of our team and our accomplishments. It is always a special blessing when co-workers become close friends and family.

We achieved that bond and our hard work was recently honored by winning an Emmy in 2016 for Breaking News coverage of last year’s Supreme Court decision on Marriage Equality. I can’t thank my colleagues enough for years of their dedication to me and our show.

Also, a BIG thanks to the viewers who’ve been supporters of our coverage at MSNBC. Hearing from you (whether positive or negative) is always an important thing for me. So what’s next? Stay tuned! In the meantime, I am going to be spending the holidays with my husband and family. From our family to yours…Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays & Happy New Year, -Thomas

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