Poppy Harlow, who has been with CNN since 2008, is departing the network. Harlow announced her decision in a memo to colleagues.She was offered a new role following the cancellation of CNN This Morning, but instead decided to leave, the network confirmed.Harlow was co-host, along with Don Lemon and Kaitlan Collins, of CNN’s rebranded morning show, CNN This Morning, when it launched in November, 2022.Lemon was ousted from the network the following April, and Collins left for her primetime show the following June. Phil Mattingly joined as co-host, but the show itself was dropped earlier this year in a retool of the network morning schedule. There still is a CNN This Morning with anchor Kasie Hunt, but it has an earlier start time of 5 a.m.On X/Twitter, Harlow wrote of her tenure, “Loved every moment.” In her memo, Harlow wrote, “I have been inspired by you and learned so much from you, who are (and will remain) dear friends. I grew up here: as a journalist and as a person. I was allowed to stumble, to falter, and then to try again with the support and care of this CNN family. This place has shaped me as a leader, taught me resilience, shown me the value of perspective and how to make hard decisions.”Vanity Fair first reported on her departure. Harlow has not said what she plans to do next.Harlow joined CNN in 2008 after serving as anchor for Forbes Video Network and an anchor and reporter for NY1 News. She has previously served as anchor of CNN Newsroom, and has anchored coverage of major events like the Boston marathon bombing, following it up with reporting on the recovering of several women injured in the attack.
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