CNN demotes Jake Tapper from prime-time slot amid low ratings

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JULY 31: CNN moderator Jake Tapper speaks to the crowd attending the Democratic Presidential Debate at the Fox Theatre July 31, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. 20 Democratic presidential candidates were split into two groups of 10 to take part in the debate sponsored by CNN held over two nights at Detroit’s Fox Theatre. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) — DETROIT, MICHIGAN – JULY 31: CNN moderator Jake Tapper speaks to the crowd attending the Democratic Presidential Debate at the Fox Theatre July 31, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. 20 Democratic presidential candidates were split into two groups of 10 to take part in the debate sponsored by CNN held over two nights at Detroit’s Fox Theatre. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

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CNN’s Jake Tapper is the latest anchor of the far-left outlet to say goodbye to primetime.

News: Jake Tapper will return to his 4 p.m. slot after the midterms, leaving CNN primetime open yet again, a spokesperson confirms.

The Tapper experiment didn’t work. His ratings declined every week; on Monday he drew less than 450,000 viewers *total.*
— Dylan Byers (@DylanByers) November 2, 2022

According to reports on Wednesday, Tapper will move back down to the afternoon slot, citing poor ratings for his primetime show.

He was given the 9 pm eastern time slot, where he interviewed high-profile politicians and celebrities, including Joe Biden and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

Tapper is the latest person to get reshuffled at the outlet after Chris Cuomo was fired, Don Lemon was forced into a morning slot and Brian Stelter had to resign.

Since former President Donald J. Trump left the White House, CNN has been struggling to find an identity. The company’s new president is pushing to restore its image.

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