Kasie Hunt Departs From MSNBC!

MSNBC host Kasie Hunt departs.

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On Friday morning's program of Way Too Early, the progressive agitator announced on the program that it was her last and she will be exploring other venues.

Kasie Hunt has worked for NBC since 2013 and grew to become one of the main staples on that network. She has hosted the weekend show KasieDC before taking over the Way Too Early spot and is a contributor to NBC News, Morning Joe and Sunday Today. 

She filled in for Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski, Willie Geist, Andrea Mitchell and Chuck Todd numerous times. I looked at her as a potential afternoon host or primetime host in the way I've seen Nicolle Wallace and Joy Reid.

Bittersweet departure for Morning Joe. Kasie Hunt announced on her departure.

The network celebrates their 25th anniversary and of course it was a surprise to many who woke up early to hear Kasie deliver the news, weather and trending topics before Morning Joe.

“Some personal news, as they say — thank you to all of the viewers, reporters, lawmakers and everyone else who’s gotten up extra early to help make ⁦@WayTooEarly⁩ better. I loved doing this show. More soon! #WayTooEarly” Hunt said on Twitter with a clip of her announcing her departure on air.

Some personal news, as they say — thank you to all of the viewers, reporters, lawmakers and everyone else who’s gotten up extra early to help make ⁦@WayTooEarly⁩ better. I loved doing this show. More soon! #WayTooEarly pic.twitter.com/k3ULeqRZJI

— Kasie Hunt (@kasie) July 16, 2021

Okay now I'm crying. Thank you @morningmika @JoeNBC @WillieGeist for making me a part of your Morning Joe family -- there's no show like it and I am going to miss it oh so much. Your support has meant everything to me. ❤️☕️

— Kasie Hunt (@kasie) July 16, 2021

I will so miss working with you and the amazing team @WayTooEarly! And after I spend a few days sleeping in, count me among your loyal viewers in the future https://t.co/Fjaq1GMRPC

— Kasie Hunt (@kasie) July 16, 2021

Hunt switched to a daily show called Way Too Early in September of last year, becoming the lead-in show for Morning Joe.

“Bittersweet news from me this morning. This is going to be my final broadcast with all of you of up Way Too Early. I’ve really loved spending most of the last year with all of you, seeing pictures of your pets and your babies and learning why you are awake and watching and, of course, bringing you the news,” Hunt said. 

In her video announcing her departure, she thanked her team at the show and her viewers for sticking with her through her journey. She said she will be announcing in the next few weeks her next steps.

Willie and Mika were slightly emotional when Kasie announced her departure.

Hunt is married to Matthew Mario Rivera and they have a son. 

She lives in New York and Washington, DC.