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| Jeff Zucker out at CNN after failing to disclose ‘consensual relationship' with colleague: ‘I was wrong' | ||
| 2022-02-02 | ||
[FoxNews] Embattled CNN boss Jeff Zucker walked away from the liberal network on Wednesday after failing to disclose a "consensual relationship" with a CNN staffer.
"I came to CNN on January 28, 2013. Together, we had nine great years. I certainly wish my tenure here had ended differently. But it was an amazing run. And I loved every minute," Zucker continued. "I am grateful to the thousands of incredibly talented CNN and Turner Sports employees who helped make this such a joy for me, and such a success for all of us. I wish each of you nothing but the best in the years ahead." Stelter noted that CNN staffers were "stunned" by the sudden resignation. Under Zucker, CNN has recently been plagued by scandals, embarrassing headlines and struggles to attract an audience, leading critics to wonder if he would be shown the door once a planned merger between WarnerMedia and Discovery is finalized later this year. However, the sudden resignation before the potential deal was finalized sent shock waves across the media industry. Zucker’s relationship was with CNN marketing chief Allison Gollust, who the now-former CNN boss has long been speculated to have a relationship with. Gollust will remain at CNN, according to Stelter.
CNN president Jeff Zucker announced his resignation on Wednesday, following an acknowledgment that he had failed to disclose a romantic relationship with another senior executive at CNN. "As part of the investigation into Chris Cuomo’s tenure at CNN, I was asked about a consensual relationship with my closest colleague, someone I have worked with for more than 20 years," Zucker wrote in a memo to staff. "I acknowledged the relationship evolved in recent years. I was required to disclose it when it began but I didn’t. I was wrong." Zucker was referring to his relationship with CNN executive vice president and chief marketing officer Allison Gollust, according to the New York Times. Gollust said Wednesday she plans to remain in her role at the company. "Face it, I'm a whore, always have been, always will be" "Jeff and I have been close friends and professional partners for over 20 years," she wrote. "Recently, our relationship changed during Covid. I regret that we didn’t disclose it at the right time. I’m incredibly proud of my time at CNN and look forward to continuing the great work we do everyday." Gollust served as a communications director for Andrew Cuomo for just four months in 2012 and 2013 before quitting to join CNN. | ||
| Posted by:Skidmark |
| #9 Zucker and the personnel hires have taken the network down owner time. |
| Posted by: JohnQC 2022-02-02 17:26 |
| #8 Trump LOL |
| Posted by: Beavis 2022-02-02 14:15 |
| #7 This resignation is deeper than a failed reporting of a sex thing. Poss plea bargained to sex from indictment. Voluntary retirement and Board lets him keep his performance bonus. |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2022-02-02 14:04 |
| #6 She worked for Governor Cuomo, was a staffer for a while for the other Cuomo brother and ran interference for the brothers. CNN and the NY government are one big happy family. This resignation is deeper than a failed reporting of a sex thing. |
| Posted by: DarthVader 2022-02-02 13:58 |
| #5 they knew about it, they cover each others ass like they do with these idiots in the White House. |
| Posted by: Chris 2022-02-02 13:42 |
| #4 Any comment from Matt Lauer? Amazing a building full of ‘journalists’ and yet no one seems to catch on to any sexual antics. |
| Posted by: Airandee 2022-02-02 13:41 |
| #3 Allison "regrets" not disclosing the 'relationship'. Shouldn't she be fired? |
| Posted by: Bobby 2022-02-02 12:46 |
| #2 Goodbye mental midget. |
| Posted by: DarthVader 2022-02-02 12:21 |
| #1 I'm no Jesse Kelly fan, but he did get a good one in: "CNN does sound like a fun place to work..." |
| Posted by: M. Murcek 2022-02-02 12:21 |