Joy Reid, known for her MSNBC show, The ReidOut, was taken off the network’s lineup. Insiders told Variety and Deadline that The Weekend anchors Symone Sanders-Townsend, Alicia Menendez and Michael Steele are expected to fill the 7 p.m. on-air slot, which will impact Joy. So, why was Joy’s show canceled by the NBCUniversal news network, and was she actually fired by MSNBC?
The news came amid a slew of journalists and news anchors’ departures from major cable networks, including NBC’s Hoda Kotb, CBS’ Norah O’Donnell, CNN’s Chris Wallace, Fox News’ Neil Cavuto and several others. Moreover, MSNBC President Rashida Jones stepped down from her role in January 2025, noting in a statement that she “came to this decision over the holidays while reflecting on [the team’s] remarkable journey and the many successes [they’ve] achieved together as a team.”
Below, we’re breaking down the cancelation of The ReidOut.
Who Is Joy Reid?
Joy is a progressive political commentator, TV host and author. Before The ReidOut launched in 2020, she hosted The Reid Report and AM Joy. Additionally, the New York City native has published several books, including The Man Who Sold America: Trump and the Unraveling of the American Story.
As a longtime critic of Donald Trump, Joy is known for criticizing conservatives who support him. After he won the 2024 election, she slammed “right wingers” around the Thanksgiving holiday by saying, “Make your own dinner, MAGA,” per The New York Post.
“But if you expect the 73 million who voted for the prosecutor, not the felon and particularly the 92 percent of Black women who voted for Kamala to give you a cookie for your vote, a trophy, a hug, a high-five, you might be asking too much,” she said at the time. “If we want to eat with you, we will. But if we want some peace over the holidays and we don’t want to put up with your trolling while we eat our Tofurky, get over it.”
Why Was Joy Reid’s MSNBC Show Canceled?
One day after The ReidOut’s cancelation was revealed, Joy took to Instagram to confirm her departure. In her caption, she wrote, “I just want to say thank you to everyone who has reached out with kindness and encouragement, both personally and in these social media streets. So very proud of The Reidout @joy.msnbc.com team, who are truly family, and all of our supporters & friends. See you tomorrow night at 7, one more time.”
The cancelation comes a month after former network President Rashida left, and new President Rebecca Kutler filled her shoes.
MSNBC President Kutler issued a statement to staff, which was obtained by ABC News, and it acknowledged her exit from the show. The memo read, “Joy Reid is leaving the network and we thank her for her countless contributions over the years. Her work has been recognized with several esteemed honors, including most recently, the 2025 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding News Series.”
Was Joy Reid Fired By MSNBC?
Apparently, yes, Joy was fired by MSNBC, NPR reported. It’s unclear why, but as multiple outlets reported, the network is undergoing lineup changes.
Joy Reid’s Net Worth
Over time, Joy amassed an impressive net worth of $4 million thanks to her time as a successful television host, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
What Was Joy Reid’s Salary on MSNBC?
In late 2024, multiple outlets reported that Joy was facing a pay cut under MSNBC. The Washington Free Beacon reported that Joy was earning $3 million per year.
