Brian Stelter is set to make his return to CNN, resuming his role with the Reliable Sources newsletter. Subscribers to the newsletter were informed via email that Stelter will be back at the helm starting September 9.
Stelter, who exited CNN two years ago, noted substantial changes since his departure. “But this is not going to be a ‘Back to the Future’ remake,” Stelter addressed his readers.
“The media industry has matured, CNN has evolved, and I have changed a lot since I signed off two years ago. I loved my old life as the anchor of a Sunday morning show, but to borrow some lingo from my video game blogger days, I finished that level of the game. Time for new levels, new challenges.”
Stelter originally launched Reliable Sources in 2015. However, the television segment was discontinued in 2022, leading to his departure from CNN.
Oliver Darcy, who succeeded Stelter in managing the newsletter, departed in August to start his own venture titled Status. Stelter’s exit came under the leadership of Chris Licht, who was later replaced by Mark Thompson after Licht was removed from his position.
