Leland Vittert, a former Fox News Channel reporter who has become an evening host on Nexstar Media’s NewsNation, will take over the 9 p.m. hour on that network that is being vacated by current host Dan Abrams.
Starting February 10, Vittert’s program, “On Balance,” which airs at 7 p.m. , will move to the 9 o’clock slot. “Elizabeth Vargas Reports,” which previously aired at 5 p.m., will move to 7. The network also announced that it has reached a new multi-year agreement with Vargas to continue hosting her weeknight program.
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“We’re extremely happy to be bringing Leland and Elizabeth to our primetime line-up,” said Michael Corn, president of programming and specials at NewsNation, in a statement. “They are extraordinary and experienced journalists who are fearless, smart, and curious. They have travelled the globe to deliver the news, and they have each developed a loyal and growing audience here at NewsNation.”
As part of the moves, “NewsNation Now with Connell McShane” will be extended, and air from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Vittert joined NewsNation as an anchor in May 2021. His program, On Balance, debuted in July of that year.“I am grateful to NewsNation for the opportunity to host a primetime program, and thankful to our passionate viewers who tune in every night,” said Vittert. “As a team, we take our role in the media landscape seriously and will continue to be a source of fairness to all.”
“Elizabeth Vargas Reports” launched in 2023 and covers the top news stories of the day and features live interviews with newsmakers across the political landscape and the entertainment industry. Vargas, a former ABC News anchor who co-anchored “20/20,” co-moderated a Republican debate ahead of the Iowa caucuses.
“I couldn’t be happier to be staying at NewsNation, and to be moving to the 7 pm hour weeknights,” said Ms. Vargas. “I’m excited to continue our mission to report the news for ALL Americans.”
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