CNN Morning Anchor Rahel Solomon Announces Departure

The 'Early Start' host is leaving the network after four years to pursue a new opportunity.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 1:25pm

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CNN's Rahel Solomon, anchor of the 'Early Start with Rahel Solomon' morning news program, announced live on air this week that she will be departing the network. Solomon, who has been with CNN since 2022 and took over the 'Early Start' show in 2025, thanked the network and her team, saying 'more to come on what's next for me.' Her last day will be this Friday.

Why it matters

Rahel Solomon's departure from CNN's 'Early Start' program marks a significant change in the network's morning lineup. As a business correspondent and anchor, Solomon has covered major economic news stories during her time at CNN, and her exit will leave a void that the network will need to fill.

The details

Solomon, who previously worked as a reporter for CNBC and a morning news anchor in her hometown of Philadelphia, has been the anchor of 'Early Start with Rahel Solomon' since March 2025. The hourlong show airs on weekdays from 5-6 a.m. ET. In her on-air announcement, Solomon thanked the CNN team and said she is 'excited about this next chapter,' though she did not provide specifics on her future plans.

  • Rahel Solomon joined CNN as a business correspondent in 2022.
  • Solomon took over as anchor of the 'Early Start' program in March 2025.
  • Solomon announced her departure from CNN live on air on Monday, March 29, 2026.
  • Solomon's last day at CNN will be Friday, April 2, 2026.

The players

Rahel Solomon

An anchor and business correspondent who has been with CNN since 2022, hosting the 'Early Start' morning news program since 2025.

CNN

The cable news network that employed Rahel Solomon as an anchor and correspondent.

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What they’re saying

“I have decided that this will be my last week at CNN. More to come on what's next for me. But I'm really excited about this next chapter. For now, a huge, huge thank you to the team here on 'Early Start.' We have covered some major breaking news during our hours, and I am so proud to have worked alongside you. To the larger team here at CNN, I'm going to be cheering you on. I look forward to watching.”

— Rahel Solomon, Anchor, 'Early Start with Rahel Solomon'

“It has been such an honor, truly, to serve as a business correspondent for CNN. I have covered everything from inflation to the job market and everything in between. It has been an honor. It has been a privilege. I'm going to be here through the week with Friday being my last show.”

— Rahel Solomon, Anchor, 'Early Start with Rahel Solomon'

What’s next

CNN has not yet announced who will replace Rahel Solomon as the anchor of the 'Early Start' morning news program.

The takeaway

Rahel Solomon's departure from CNN's 'Early Start' program represents a significant change in the network's morning lineup. As a respected business correspondent and anchor, Solomon's exit will leave a void that CNN will need to fill, and her next move will be closely watched by the media industry.