Curious about the latest shake-up at MSNBC and which shows have been canceled? The network is making major adjustments to its lineup, leading to the cancellation of multiple programs and shifts in key on-air talent. These changes are sparking discussions about the future of several hosts and the direction of MSNBC’s programming.
Let’s break down the details of these cancellations, the reasoning behind them, and what they could mean moving forward.
Every show MSNBC has canceled in its shakeup
The Katie Phang Show
MSNBC canceled The Katie Phang Show as part of a broader programming overhaul. The weekend show delivered legal analysis and highlighted underrepresented voices, particularly from the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community.
Katie Phang expressed disappointment, stating, “I was stunned to hear this morning that The Katie Phang Show is being canceled.” She highlighted her pride in featuring AAPI voices and thanked her team. Phang will remain with MSNBC as a legal correspondent.
Ayman
MSNBC has ended Ayman, hosted by Ayman Mohyeldin, as part of its weekend restructuring. Mohyeldin will transition to an evening edition of The Weekend, a newly formatted ensemble program.
MSNBC’s decision aligns with its shift toward multi-anchor shows. Staff learned that the final episode of Ayman will likely air on April 20, 2025. Mohyeldin previously hosted Morning Joe First Look and has reported extensively on international conflicts.
José Díaz-Balart Reports
MSNBC is canceling José Díaz-Balart Reports as it shifts away from Miami-based programming. Díaz-Balart will continue hosting NBC Nightly News on weekends but will no longer anchor a weekday show on MSNBC.
The cancellation is part of a broader consolidation of MSNBC’s production to New York and Washington, D.C. MSNBC President Rebecca Kutler stated that the network is “expanding our Washington operation, including establishing a bureau.” (via The Hollywood Reporter)
The ReidOut
Joy Reid’s The ReidOut is ending, with MSNBC confirming her departure from the network. The 7 p.m. time slot will be temporarily filled by rotating hosts before a new lineup takes over.
MSNBC’s leadership acknowledged Reid’s contributions, stating, “We thank Joy for her countless contributions over the years.” Her departure marks a shift in MSNBC’s primetime lineup, which will now feature a new show hosted by Symone Sanders-Townsend, Alicia Menendez, and Michael Steele.
Alex Wagner Tonight
MSNBC is ending Alex Wagner Tonight, and Wagner will transition to a senior political analyst role. Jen Psaki will take over the Tuesday–Friday 9 p.m. slot after The Rachel Maddow Show returns to a weekly format.
Wagner, who took over for Maddow in 2022, will continue contributing across MSNBC’s platforms. MSNBC President Rebecca Kutler emphasized Wagner’s “journalistic and production expertise” and her role in election coverage.
The Saturday Show and The Sunday Show
MSNBC is canceling Jonathan Capehart’s The Saturday Show and The Sunday Show as part of its weekend programming overhaul. Capehart will stay with the network as a co-host of The Weekend, which will feature both morning and evening editions.
MSNBC confirmed that Capehart will anchor the morning edition, while Ayman Mohyeldin will take on the evening slot. Ali Velshi’s Velshi will expand to three hours to fill the weekend programming gap.
