MSNBC canceled The ReidOut as part of a broader 2025 lineup overhaul, and Joy Reid left the network when the show ended. The final episode was reported in late February 2025, and MSNBC said the changes were part of a wider programming reset under its new leadership.

What changed

  • The ReidOut ended after nearly five years on air.
  • MSNBC replaced Reid’s 7 p.m. hour with a new rotating or panel-style lineup as part of the revamp.
  • The network’s leadership framed it as a strategic programming move, not a reaction to politics.

Why people are talking about it

A lot of the online discussion focused on whether the cancellation was about ratings, a shift in MSNBC’s editorial direction, or both. Some outlets noted the show’s audience had declined compared with the prior year, while others emphasized the larger network-wide shakeup happening under the new president, Rebecca Kutler.

Timeline

  1. 2020: The ReidOut launched and became Joy Reid’s primetime MSNBC show.
  1. Feb. 2025: Reports surfaced that the show would be canceled.
  1. Late Feb. 2025: MSNBC confirmed Reid was leaving and the show was ending.

Bottom line

So, what happened is simple: MSNBC ended The ReidOut during a major schedule overhaul, and Joy Reid exited the network. If you want, I can also give you the short version of why MSNBC made the move or what Joy Reid has been doing since then.