Jim Acosta signs off from CNN weekend schedule ahead of move to weekdays

CNN anchor Jim Acosta signed off his weekend show Feb. 18, 2024, ahead of his move to weekday mornings.

Acosta, whose shift switch is part of a broader programming shakeup for the network, will start appearing at 10 a.m. eastern Monday through Friday Feb. 26, 2024, according to a post on Instagram.

The post includes a clip of his “short but bittersweet” sign-off from the weekend shift.

“I’ll miss the terrific team that got me on the air for hours and hours every weekend,” he wrote.

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Acosta will anchor a show under the same name as his weekend show, “CNN Newsroom.”

What happen to Jim Acosta?

On Feb. 5, 2024, CNN announced that weekend “CNN Newsroom” anchor Jim Acosta would be moving to a weekday timeslot.

It appears that Acosta will be taking a week off in between shows, which is not uncommon when anchors change roles. Part of the time may be used to help transition between shows, including rehearsals involving an editorial, studio and control room team. 

His debut in the weekday morning anchor chair will start Feb. 26, 2024 at 10 a.m. eastern.

Acosta was previously chief White House correspondent for CNN. 

Acosta joined CNN in 2007 and covered various beats before becoming the network’s chief White House correspondent during the Obama administration. His role involved reporting on key political events, press briefings and presidential activities.

Acosta is known for his assertive questioning style and has often been involved in high-profile confrontations with Donald Trump and his press aides, drawing both praise and criticism for his approach.