Former MSNBC Host Reportedly Made a Threat About ‘Taking Down’ the Network
A former host for MSNBC made a threat about “taking down” the network after learning she was getting pushed out just before her departure. According to The New York Post, MSNBC chose not to renew Tiffany Cross’ contract…
A former host for MSNBC made a threat about “taking down” the network after learning she was getting pushed out just before her departure.
According to The New York Post,MSNBC chose not to renew Tiffany Cross’ contract earlier this month.
She then reportedly began phoning other journalists, Media executives and social activists a “week before her ouster in a bid to rally support,” according to a source with knowledge.
“She made calls saying, ‘I’m going out in a blaze and I’m taking down the network and going after Rashida,’” a source close to the situation told the outlet, paraphrasing the former host.
Rashida Jones currently serves as the network’s president.
Sources told the Post executives at the network and Jones were not aware of the phone calls until they let go of Cross.
Insiders claim Cross was ousted partly over her tendency to make “vulgar” comments and her alleged habit of “name calling” on air.
Additionally, the Post reported Cross has received criticism for racking up as much as $100,000 in expenses for stays at five-star hotels.