A report from The New York Post called Hall's departure from the show a "reassignment".
Licht is reportedly plotting changes to the network's primetime slots and one of the significant moves that could come is bringing in a comedian.
CNN announced a new Dayside programming lineup, taking a new direction with two programs designed to embrace the day’s events and deliver an engaging audience experience.
Changes are still coming to CNN in 2023, as Variety reported on Tuesday that CEO Chris Licht intends to unveil a significantly overhauled daytime schedule.
"Dude, we worked in adjoining offices together for like four years. Mine is thoroughly informed vitriol."
The Chicago native won a Peabody Award and won two National Emmy's during his tenure at CNN.
In a series of interviews with the New York Times, Licht noted that he had been surprised by the “uninformed vitriol” directed at him from liberals...
"I have made the decision to move on."
"Licht was mindful of how raw emotions were, and that a Jerry Maguire moment, or something worse, was not out of the question," the report stated.
"She is not only an exceptionally popular anchor but also one of the longest-running morning hosts in history."