Reliable Sources with Brian Stelter on CNN is coming to a close. ."As a result Brian Stelter will leave the company," said a CNN spokesperson in a Thursday statement. ."We appreciate his contributions to the network and wish him well as he embarks on new endeavors.".CNN said it will be ending the media analysis show that aired in various versions for 30 years. Its last episode will be on Sunday. .Stelter said he was grateful for his nine years at CNN and "proud of what we accomplished on Reliable Sources and so thankful for the viewers who tuned in every week for our examination of the media, truth and the stories that shape our world."."It was a rare privilege to lead a weekly show focused on the press at a time when it has never been more consequential," said Stelter. ."I'll have more to say on Sunday.".While Stelter served as Reliable Sources host, his role included working as a media writer for CNN. He hosted a podcast and wrote and oversaw a daily media criticism newsletter with fellow reporter Oliver Darcy. .CNN’s media criticism coverage will not end with Stelter’s departure. The CNN digital media team and the Reliable Sources newsletter will continue with Darcy involved. .His departure comes after former US president Donald Trump notified CNN on July 27 of his intention to file a defamation lawsuit against the network. .READ MORE: Trump sues CNN for defamation.“I will also be commencing actions against other media outlets who have defamed and defrauded the public regarding the overwhelming evidence of fraud throughout the 2020 election,” said Trump. .“I will never stop fighting for the truth and for the future of our country.”
