CNN chief legal affairs correspondent Paula Reid is reportedly expected to join MS NOW, having decided not to renew her contract with the Warner Bros. Discovery-owned network. The decision comes amid uncertainty surrounding the pending acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by David Ellison's Paramount Skydance.

Variety reported Tuesday that Reid is expected to move to MS NOW, citing a person familiar with the matter. This follows a report from Status that Reid had declined to renew her CNN contract despite receiving a significant offer from network executives. Reid, 43, had privately expressed concerns to CNN leadership about the acquisition and its potential impact on the network's future under Ellison's ownership.

Reports suggest Reid turned down the renewal opportunity at CNN partly due to a perceived chaotic path forward for the network, while MS NOW has reportedly emphasized a stronger focus on hard news and enterprise journalism under president Rebecca Kutler.

An MS NOW spokesperson declined to comment on personnel matters but stated, "As everyone in Washington knows, Paula Reid is an exceptional reporter, and any news organization would be fortunate to showcase her journalism."

Reid spent approximately a decade at CBS News before joining CNN in 2021. Her time at CBS News provided her with direct experience within the organization that is poised to become corporate affiliates with CNN following the acquisition.

Status reported that Reid had previously voiced concerns about the significant changes implemented at CBS News since Ellison gained control of Paramount Skydance. These changes reportedly included personnel shifts at programs like "60 Minutes."

Reports have indicated that Ellison and his team are considering various leadership structures for CNN post-acquisition, including the possibility of installing Bari Weiss to oversee editorial operations, potentially in conjunction with a television executive to manage finances and operations. However, CNN chief Mark Thompson has reportedly informed Paramount officials that he would not share oversight of the network.

MS NOW has been actively expanding its newsroom, reportedly adding reporters and establishing a dedicated Washington bureau. CNN declined to comment on the matter, and a representative for Reid could not immediately be reached.