For the record, Greta is gone.
Cable-TV wonks, already gorging on the “Morning Joe” Twitter war, found more to chew on Thursday with news that former CNN and Fox News host Greta Van Susteren has been fired from MSNBC after about six months.
Low ratings were being blamed.
The 63-year-old Scientologist previously helmed “On the Record with Greta Van Susteren” for 14 years.
MSNBC said in a statement: ”MSNBC and Greta Van Susteren Have decided to part ways. Greta is a well-regarded television veteran and one of only a few broadcasters who can say they’ve hosted shows at all three major cable news networks. We are grateful to her and wish her the best.”
Van Susteren tweeted confirmation: “I am out at MSNBC.”
I am out at MSNBC –
— Greta Van Susteren (@greta) June 29, 2017
NBC Washington added: “The network announced Van Susteren would be replaced beginning Thursday evening Ari Melber, the network’s chief legal correspondent and host of ‘The Point’ on weekends.
“Ari is a frequent presence on ‘Today’ and across various MSNBC shows and will continue with those appearances as he takes on his new duties.”
Other coverage and commentary:
MSNBC President Griffin on Greta: “MSNBC & Greta Van Susteren have decided to part ways.” Not much more on why. Melber to be permanent host.
— Joe Concha (@JoeConchaTV) June 29, 2017
Greta Van Susteren FIRED by MSNBC just six months after she joined the network following a 14-year run at Fox News https://t.co/BfppBuwRig
— Daily Mail US (@DailyMail) June 29, 2017
.@greta is an outstanding journalist & wonderful person – thanks for keeping us all informed, we look forward to seeing you again very soon!
— John McCain (@SenJohnMcCain) June 29, 2017
The left wants OUTRAGE! The sane-and-sensible @greta wouldn’t offer up that poisonous slop. https://t.co/SQwtt9MLc8
— Mike Cernovich (@Cernovich) June 29, 2017
Greta Van Susteren Out at MSNBC. It doesn’t like commentators who don’t pedal in fake news like Mika + #maddow
Morning Joe #PressBriefing
— Jack Bailey ???????? (@JackBaileyUSA) June 29, 2017
NBC NEWS / MSNBC CEO Andy Lack:
* Hired ratings disaster Greta
* Hired ratings disaster Megyn Kelly
* Wanted to fire high rated Lawrence— Jonathan Jewel (@jonathanjewel) June 29, 2017
Footage of @greta‘s entire time at @MSNBC pic.twitter.com/iiQZfAl2uk
— Walt Kowalski (@getoffmylawn80) June 29, 2017
Please RESPECTED JOURNALIST STAY FAR AWAY FROM THE FAKE NEWS AT MSNBC
— Tony montana (@tonymon20161) June 29, 2017
Wow- Greta Van Susteran out at MSNBC. I think we all know why, they just can’t have a journalist who is fair to both sides & not hateful!
— Josh Hall (@JoshHallGOP) June 29, 2017
You’re better than that sleazy biased network Greta. Come back to @FoxNews
— Goldengee (@golden7181) June 29, 2017