Alex Witt to End Nearly 30-Year Weekend Anchor Run at MS NOW
Long-time weekend anchor Alex Witt will host her final MS NOW program on September 6, ending a career that began in 1999.
After joining the network in 1999, Alex Witt has become a fixture of weekend news on MS NOW, a role she will conclude with a final program on September 6. She will remain on call for occasional daytime fill-ins through the remainder of the year. Witt attributes her longevity to a no-frills approach to news delivery and a close working relationship with longtime executive producer Nick Kovijanic, who stayed on past his planned retirement to see her last show.
Industry insiders say her weekend slots have built a strong, steady audience despite frequent schedule changes. Witt’s career began in California stations and included stints at one outlet’s “Today,” Fox’s WNYW, and an overnight anchoring role before settling into weekends. She plans to return to California after leaving, possibly pursuing writing or teaching.
Why it matters
Witt’s departure marks the end of one of cable news’ longest continuous on-air tenures, highlighting shifting career patterns in the industry.
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