Jeff Zucker explained his decision by the fact that he did not disclose to his superiors the fact of a relationship with a colleague in time.
CNN President Jeff Zucker has announced that he is leaving his post. This information appeared on site channel on Wednesday, February 2.-
He explained his departure by the fact that he did not disclose to his superiors in a timely manner the fact of relations with his colleague, which developed “by mutual consent.”
This information came to light during an investigation into former CNN TV host Chris Cuomo.
“I was asked about a consensual relationship with my closest colleague, with whom I have worked for over 20 years. I acknowledged that the relationship had developed in recent years. I was required to disclose it when it started, but I did not. I was wrong As a result, I am resigning today,” Zucker said in an address to the broadcaster.
He did not name the beloved, but, as noted by CNN, this is Allison Gollust, his key assistant.
In her own statement, Hollast elaborated that she and Jeff have been “close friends and professional partners for over 20 years.” Their relationship changed during the COVID-19 pandemic and Allison regrets they didn’t reveal it at the right time.
Zucker and Gollust divorced their partners many years ago. Rumors that their close working relationship had developed into a romantic one appeared from time to time in gossip columns.
Jeff, 55, took over CNN in early 2013. Prior to that, he worked for NBC for about 25 years, going from an ordinary employee to the head of the channel.
Recall that in early December 2021, TV presenter Chris Cuomo was suspended indefinitely during the investigation that he helped his brother – former New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo – during the harassment trial. Later, the press service of the TV channel announced the dismissal of the journalist.
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