Joy Reid has remained unusually quiet following MSNBC’s decision to cancel The Reid Out, leaving both her audience and network staff in the dark about her next move.

Meanwhile, behind the scenes, MSNBC is dealing with growing frustration and uncertainty as the network struggles to regain its footing amid falling ratings and programming shake-ups.

Unanswered Calls and a Lingering Question

MSNBC executives have reportedly been unable to reach Reid to discuss whether she will return for a final show.

Network president Rebecca Kutler recently addressed The Reid Out staff, revealing that they are still waiting for Reid and her team to decide how to handle her farewell.

While MSNBC hopes she will agree to a final broadcast, Reid has yet to make any public statements about her departure and has been unusually inactive on social media.

Tensions Boil Over in Staff Meeting

Behind closed doors, emotions ran high during a recent staff meeting where employees demanded answers about the show’s cancellation and what it meant for their future at the network.

Sources described the meeting as “tense and emotional,” with staffers expressing frustration over learning about the decision through media reports rather than directly from MSNBC leadership.

Kutler defended the move, insisting that it was based on ratings data and a strategic programming shift—not political pressure.

Fallout for The Reid Out Team

The cancellation didn’t just affect Reid—it also left her staff in a state of uncertainty.

Kutler confirmed that all employees tied to the show had been terminated but would receive pay through April, along with severance packages.

Despite this, the way the decision was communicated has fueled further dissatisfaction within the ranks.

A Struggling Network and a New Lineup

Reid’s departure is part of broader programming changes at MSNBC, with her 7 p.m. ET time slot now set to be filled by a panel show featuring Symone Sanders Townsend, Alicia Menendez, and Michael Steele.

These changes come at a time when the network is grappling with historically low ratings, particularly in the highly valued 25-54 demographic.

January marked MSNBC’s worst performance ever in that age group, with primetime viewership down 41% from the previous year.

Even major news events, such as Justin Trudeau’s resignation and Trump’s inauguration, failed to boost the network’s numbers.

Can MSNBC Reverse the Decline?

With MSNBC losing nearly half of its key audience in the past year and competition from Fox widening the gap, the network is facing a critical moment.

Whether its latest programming decisions will help reverse the trend or push viewers further away remains to be seen.

Meanwhile, Joy Reid’s silence continues to fuel speculation about her next move and whether she will address her sudden exit at all.

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