Rachel Maddow is popping out in assist of her fellow MSNBC star Pleasure Reid.
Maddow, 51, addressed the cancellation of Reid’s present, The ReidOut, which aired its closing episode on Monday, February 24, throughout her present, The Rachel Maddow Present, later Monday night.
MSNBC confirmed Monday that Reid, 56, would exit the community imminently after experiences emerged over the weekend that the information community was canceling her political commentary present after 5 years.
“Pleasure Reid’s present, The ReidOut, ended tonight. And Pleasure shouldn’t be taking a distinct job within the community. She is leaving the community altogether and that’s very, very, very arduous to take,” Maddow mentioned throughout her present Monday, per Selection.
“I’m 51 years outdated. I’ve been gainfully employed since I used to be 12. I’ve had so many several types of jobs you wouldn’t imagine me if I advised you. However in all the roles that I’ve had, in all the years I’ve been alive, there is no such thing as a colleague for whom I’ve had extra affection and extra respect than Pleasure Reid,” Maddow continued.
The political commentator continued, “I really like every thing about her. I’ve realized a lot from her. I’ve a lot extra to be taught from her. I don’t wish to lose her as a colleague right here at MSNBC, and personally, I believe it’s a dangerous mistake to let her stroll out the door.”
Maddow additionally known as out additional modifications to MSNBC’s lineup, which embrace weekend anchor Katie Phang dropping her time slot. She mentioned it was “indefensible” that the community’s “two non-white hosts in primetime are dropping their reveals.”
MSNBC president Rebecca Kutler confirmed Reid’s departure in an inner memo obtained by the Related Press on Monday. “Pleasure Reid is leaving the community and we thank her for her numerous contributions through the years,” Kutler wrote, reported the outlet.
In a Bluesky put up on Monday, Reid thanked followers for his or her assist amid weekend experiences concerning the present’s cancellation. “I simply wish to say thanks to everybody who has reached out with kindness and encouragement, each personally and in these social media streets. So very pleased with The Reidout group, who’re actually household, and all of our supporters & mates. See you tomorrow evening at 7, another time,” she wrote.
Talking throughout a livestream on the “Win With Black Girls” YouTube channel on Sunday, February 23, an emotional Reid mentioned, “My present had worth.”
Reid was unapologetic about commentating on tough topics. “My present had worth,” she mentioned, per the AP. “Whether or not it was the Black Lives Matter points … [or] speaking about Gaza and the truth that we because the American folks have … a proper to object to little infants being bombed … I’m not sorry that I stood up for these issues.”
