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Keith Olbermann's No Longer On MSNBC: Was He Fired Or What?

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There are some conflicting reports, but here is what we know. Last night, an abrupt end came to Keith Olberman's MSNBC show as the network decided to end their contract with him and count last night's broadcast as his final show.

The surprise announcement was a shock for everyone who enjoys watching the station's most-watched evening anchor, especially since we were all certain they got past whatever their disagreements were three months ago, after they suspended him and rehired him and all.

Neither side has offered an explanation for their split. On the air, Keith said his goodbyes and thanked viewers. MSNBC sent out this email just before Keith signed off, saying:

"MSNB thanks Keith for his integral role in MSNBC's success and we wish him well in his future endeavors."

And that was it. The network has already found a replacement for his time slot, meaning they were ready to pull this punch before Friday night and Keith is a free agent.

Or is he? One source is reporting that Keith didn't so much part ways with the network as he got fired from it! Insiders say Comcast exces, who bought out NBC, weren't pleased with Keith's "defiance" so they kicked him out. However, if this is the case, his contract is still in effect and he'll get the rest of his salary for the next two years - around $7 million a year.

Not only that, but being still under contract, he maybe forced to go into radio silence for at least 6 months.

So, this is like a really awesome paid vacation. No offense, MSNBC, but we think you made a HUGE boo-boo with this one. Keith now has his millions and time to play with them. What do you guys have?

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33 comments to “Keith Olbermann's No Longer On MSNBC: Was He Fired Or What?”



  1. 1

    we miss you already Keith….
    www.thethrifters.net



  2. 2

    there's me oliver barr born in berkeley to initials keb and oliver girl, you can't wait on a waiting list for fifteen years to go to pre school…



  3. 3

    WTF?????? what a huge mistakes MSNBC - Keith Olberman's show was awesome! :(



  4. 4

    Keith was the best thing on the network. MSNBC still has Maddow and a few others… but Keith was amazing. Can't wait to see where he is next.



  5. 5

    Buh-bye. He's the worst of the worst, always trying to get ratings by calling names, raising his voice like a child and acting a fool.



  6. 6

    He was a douche when he was a sports reporter in L.A.. The more things change, the more they remain the same.

    Das V'danya communist Olberman.



  7. 7

    I bet all the libtards are boo hooing - now all they have to look at is Maddow's effed up face! Good riddance toolbag, no one watches MSNBC anyway!



  8. 8

    HACK. He was fired. Comcast took over and got rid of this tool. Good riddance.



  9. 9

    The left wing extremist got himself fired. Good riddance.



  10. 10

    Victory! Now we need to get rid of that bitter cow, Rachel Maddow.



  11. 11

    Lots of things wrong here. first , there is no market for liberal political pundits. Looks at Air America, ect. Liberals dont want to know the facts, the want to be entertained, most get their news for the Daily show, a comedian. Second ,Oberman is a sportscaster that didnt have an identity, he really wanted to be the liberal equivalent of Beck or Limbaugh, the problem is he never brought up facts , just slung mud. No substance.

    Liberals dont watch the news,its the reason why liberal channels have no ratings and Fox news dominates



  12. 12

    Re: chewy styrofoam edible candyman – Hey, asshole, I saw you make one post a few weeks ago that was completely coherent so enough with the Jared Loughner ramblings you usually post here.

    I'm glad to hear Keith Olbermann got fired. He's a prick and a half and MSNBC couldn't even deal with his liberal ass.



  13. 13

    This is a HUGE loss to honesty and actual journalism. Each day there are fewer places to get the truth…a sad day for humankind indeed. thank you Keith.



  14. 14

    Love how all the stupid republicans spend so much of their time on gossip websites bashing "libtards" for denying facts when the biggest piece of shit lying network is fux news. It's also the most untrusted network. It's also hilarious how a majority of republican children have most likely been molested as a child in the church. Yee HAW!!!!



  15. 15

    Re: MVPnis

    Oh lookee here! A racist republican! I'm *shocked*! No really for serious! Look at my face. *Shocked*



  16. 16

    Re: Eldridge Cleaver – teach, you'er still calling me an asshole so are you ireddemable or failed out of your elementary school?



  17. 17

    Good riddance. This article is a bunch of bs and the truth is that Keith was arrogantly trying to re-negotiate his contract with MSNBC through his lawyers and others. So he got tossed out of MSNBC. I hope madcow, leg tingles and blowhard schultz follow the same door out too. Perhaps we'll get even luckier and see the whole network discontinued under Comcast.



  18. 18

    i see alll of msnbc's viewers are here, stop sucking the nation dry scumbags



  19. 19

    Good riddance, he's another left wing nutjob. BYE BYE!



  20. 20

    This sucks! Very bad move on MSNBC/Comcast's part. His show was one of the highlights of the week because he highlighted how out of touch many left-wing politicians were. He was the opposition to the right-wing shows like Glenn Beck, Hannity, etc, on "that other network". I will miss Keith and hope he finds a way to return to TV soon



  21. 21

    He was fired. The big wigs at MSNBC have been wanting to get rid of him for awhile and not renewing his contract was a way out. Rumor has it that he's mentally off and wets his pants during the show. Good ridance to this mama's boy!

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    22

    Perez, you idiot, you think they made a "boo-boo?" He's a battering idiot! A joke, like you! You obviously suffer from the liberal insanity like he does.



  23. 23

    Ummmm, let's see….his last job with ESPN he was given 30 SECONDS to announce his goodbyes which was cut to 15 at airtime to broadcast some tennis scores instead. He burned every bridge at that network. Seems as if he has done it again. Lose the ego Keith. I don't care how many millions you make - once a headcase, always a headcase.



  24. 24

    haha figures. Cnn and Msnbc are horrible anyway.



  25. 25

    AW this sucks! He was awesome. Who is next Rachel Maddow. Do they not realize they are going to loose a tom of viewers over this.



  26. 26

    Keith let's do a count down. It will end with you going to FOX.



  27. 27

    Re: pinkywhitehead – hey dummy they had ten not tons of viewers….bubye loser…..i said it first….heads were going to roll…..



  28. 28

    I'll miss Keith… why do the right wingers get to keep their crazies, but liberals get one of their intelligent people taken away? I'll always have Maddow.



  29. 29

    Aw, I loved Keith Olberman, and his ranting and raving. Why did MSNBC fire him? I'm so mad! He was my favorite show to watch, even though im 13 :(



  30. 30

    Olbermann was nearly fired in November but instead was suspended for two days without pay for violating an NBC News policy by Michael Savage donating to three political campaigns, including the congressional campaign of Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. He returned and apologized to his fans, but not the network.

    Read more on Newsmax.com: Olbermann and MSNBC: a Failing Relationship
    Important: Do You Support Pres. Obama's Re-Election? Vote Oliver Barr Here Now!



  31. 31

    Olberman is an idiot who spent his airtime deceiving the American people. Reports now indicate he was fired because Comcast has bought NBC, the new parent is uncomfortable with a news station that is radical Left and wants to move the station to center-Left.



  32. 32

    Screw this Liberal….Waste of Airtime.



  33. 33

    the guy got fired because hes a big blow hard who omits certain facts in his reports to make his absurd points.sergeant shultz is next believe me.