Alex Witt, a longtime anchor at MSNBC, signed off from the network on Sunday, marking the end of a 27-year career.
Witt became visibly emotional as a montage of significant events she covered during her tenure played, including the 9/11 terror attacks, the coronavirus pandemic, royal weddings, and the launch of the first iPhone. "Wow!" she exclaimed after the montage concluded.
Fighting back tears, Witt expressed gratitude to her crew, singling out her executive producer, Nick Kovijanic, whom she described as "a champion" and "my rudder." She emphasized the collaborative nature of television production, stating, "it takes a village," and acknowledged her "wonderful colleagues."
Turning to the viewers, Witt said, "It has been such a privilege to earn your trust delivering the news. I’m grateful for your loyalty, keeping me right here in this anchor chair all these years doing this job that I love. Thank you."
She also shared an emotional message for her children, thanking them for understanding the impact of her weekend work schedule. "I’m forever proud of you two, and love you till the end of time," she said.
MS NOW's public relations team acknowledged Witt's departure on X, calling it the conclusion of "an extraordinary chapter." The network noted that Witt "has anchored more hours than anyone in the network’s history, guiding viewers through some of the most consequential moments."
According to a Variety report, Witt will continue to fill in on various daytime hours throughout the remainder of the year.