By Trendsetter Tribune 
On Monday, March 23, 2026, Rahel Solomon announced live on air that she is leaving CNN. Solomon, who has anchored the 5:00 a.m. ET program Early Start since its relaunch in March 2025, confirmed that this will be her final week with the network.
During her sign-off on Monday’s broadcast, she shared the following details:
- Final Air Date: Her last show will be Friday, March 27, 2026.
- Future Plans: While she expressed excitement about her “next chapter,” she did not specify where she is headed next, noting that there will be “more to come” on that front.
- Career Background: Solomon joined CNN in April 2022 from CNBC. In addition to her anchoring duties, she has served as a prominent business correspondent, covering major economic stories like the 2023 banking crisis and global inflation.
CNN has not yet announced a successor for the Early Start time slot. Her departure comes during a period of significant transition for the network’s morning lineup, which saw several shifts in 2025 including Audie Cornish taking over the 6:00 a.m. hour.