Afterward, according to a report, the host may find herself with a new, more lucrative contract at the television network.
Puck News reported that Chairman and CEO of CNN Chris Licht is preparing to move Collins to the coveted 9 p.m. prime-time spot. This spot was once held by Chris Cuomo, who brought in some of CNN's highest ratings. Since Cuomo's firing from the network over his involvement in helping his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, during his sexual harassment scandal, CNN has struggled to find a prime-time star.The current co-host of CNN This Morning may be promoted as soon as next week, according to the report.