CNN Host, Wolf Blitzer Is Suspected To Be Fired From The Show
Wolf Blitzer, a renowned news host and journalist finds himself in the spotlight after news about his possible departure from the show gets circulated online.
He is an American journalist and television news anchor who has been serving as a CNN reporter since 1990 and currently is a main anchor at the station.
Highlights
- Wolf Blitzer has been a prominent anchor on CNN since 1990 and has been hosting as the main host of the show.
- He is suspected of being fired from the show. However, he is hosting the election coverage of 2024, dismissing the rumors.
- Blitzer will not reveal the result of the election, which has disappointed many fans.
Moreover, Blitzer has been hosting The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer since 2005 and he has worked as the network’s lead political anchor till 2021.
Similarly, he has received several accolades for his astounding performance in journalism. He received the Journalist Pilar of Justice Award in 2004.
Also, Blitzer hosted The Newscast with Wolf Blitzer on CNN’s short-lived streaming service, CNN+, until late April 2024.
Wolf Blitzer Continues Election Day Coverage Despite Rumors of Departure From The Show
Wolf Blitzer, 77, for several years the anchor of CNN’s Washinton D.C. bureau, was, in fact, on the air on Election Day 2024 covering the midterm.
Also, he tweeted he was co-anchoring with Erin Burnett from noon to 4 p.m. Eastern on November 5, 2024.
It’s Election Day in America. I’m getting ready to co-anchor with Erin Burnett our special coverage today from 12 noon-4pm Eastern. Please join us as we watch history unfold. pic.twitter.com/DBHiKJRuLx
— Wolf Blitzer (@wolfblitzer) November 5, 2024
The host wrote;
it’s Election Day in America. I’m getting ready to co-anchor with Erin Burnett our special coverage today from 12 noon-4pm Eastern. Please join us as we watch history unfold.
Speculation about Blitzer leaving CNN surfaced back in March 2024 when several social media accounts suggested that CNN anchors, including him, Anderson Cooper, Chris Wallace, and Jake Tapper were being laid off.
It might be false news since the journalist continued carrying out his anchoring job for CNN.
Additionally, there was an incident on February 9, 2024, when Blitzer appeared to experience physical distress during a live broadcast.
CNN briefly cut to a commercial, but later, he assured viewers that he was fine, clearing up concerns about his health at the time.
Wolf Blitzer’s Limited Role In Election Night 2024 Coverage Disappoints Fans
Wolf Blitzer, a longstanding CNN anchor known for his election coverage, confirmed he would only co-anchor CNN’s Election Day 2024 with Erin Brunett.
The news which was posted on his social media account, shocked many fans since they expected him to host the whole night’s coverage.
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The comments were filled with a mixed feeling of disappointment and support, some expressed sadness over the anchor not being up late with them.
Meanwhile, others express their preference for him to call this final election result. One user expressed;
Wait so does this mean you’re not gonna do the full election coverage
Other added;
What…why are you on so early if doesn’t feel right! We want to hear the winner from you only.
Additional Information
- Wolf Blitzer’s net worth is estimated to be around $25 million as of 2025.
- He was born to his parents, Cesia Blitzer, a homemaker, and David Blitzer, a home builder.
- Blitzer has been married to Lynn Greenfield for decades, and they have a daughter, Ilana.
