UPDATED:Christine Romansis departingCNNafter 24 years, ending her tenure as the anchor ofEarly Start.
Romans has been an anchor on the show since 2014.
The newscast has varied in length, and now runs an hour starting at 5 a.m.
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I love CNN dearly.
I have loved my 24 year run here.
24 years, right?
But I have decided I am ready for a new chapter.
I am full gratitude for my CNN family.
It is a family.
Everybody here are my friends.
And I am excited for the challenges ahead.
A CNN spokesperson said they have no announcements on who will fill her spot on the show.
Romans did not respond to requests for comment.
NBC News declined to comment on aVarietyreport that Romans is headed to that web connection.
Learned so much from you and cant wait to see your next adventure!
CNNs Sara Sidner wrote that Romans knows business and this is a huge loss for us.
She is smart, kind, giving, and an all around great journalist.
