Tapped out: Struggling CNN prime-time present coming to an finish

CNN anchor Jake Tapper's prime-time present, CNN Tonight with Jake Tapper, won't be allowed to proceed after the week of the midterm elections amid low scores.

The cable information community says Tapper will transfer again to his afternoon slot, internet hosting The Lead, whereas his nighttime alternative will likely be introduced within the coming days.

ANOTHER FLOUNDERING TURNOUT FOR CNN WITH JAKE TAPPER’S PRIMETIME SHOW DEBUT

"As a part of a particular lineup, Jake agreed to anchor the 9p hour via the midterm elections. On the completion of that schedule, he’ll be returning to his award-winning program The Lead. We are going to announce post-election plans for that point slot within the coming days," a CNN spokesman informed Semafor.

Media observers extensively believed that the outstanding journalist was being slated for a starring night position with the community, completely taking on the spot held by Chris Cuomo, who was fired final 12 months, in accordance with the Every day Beast. Nonetheless, the state of affairs was up within the air, because the community has solely beforehand introduced plans for Tapper to be within the prime-time slot up till Nov. 11 whereas a few of his colleagues took his place within the afternoon. Tapper can also be co-host of CNN's State of the Union on Sunday mornings.

Throughout his time within the night hour, Tapper boasted some high-profile company, together with President Joe Biden. Nonetheless, Tapper's prime-time present was not a scores winner, failing to be aggressive with rivals on the opposite cable information networks.

Tapper informed his visitor on Wednesday, comic Jimmy Kimmel, that his prime-time present "was at all times a short-term factor" and is returning to the 4 p.m. hour “due to my household," in accordance with the Hollywood Reporter.