Former MSNBC host Keith Olbermann reportedly is set to join Current TV.
The New York Times reports on the likely move, which Olbermann is expected to announce later Tuesday morning.
“Neither Mr. Olbermann, his representatives, or executives from Current TV would comment on the move, but they did not deny that the channel, which counts former Vice President Al Gore as one of its founders, will become at least one partner in Mr. Olbermann’s future media plans,” reports the Times.
The liberal Olbermann abruptly left MSNBC, where he was the highest-rated anchor, in January following tensions including his suspension for making political donations. His soon to be announced plans could also include a separate project on the Internet, say insiders.
“A move to Current TV would challenge Mr. Olbermann’s fans of his MSNBC show — where he drew about a million viewers a night — to follow him to a channel that is considerably less accessible,” reports the Times. “Current TV is available in only about 60 million homes, and is usually available only on the digital tier of cable television systems, which requires a separate receiver. MSNBC, which is owned by NBC Universal, is available in 85 million homes and is almost always available as a basic cable entry.
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