TV One has cancelled NewsOne Now, with the final episode airing December 21, 2017.
The cable network has decided to axe the daily morning news program in its current format.
TV One CEO Alfred Liggins said, per Variety:
“Providing a platform for Black voices is in the DNA of our entire company,” said Liggins, in a statement “We know there is a void in mainstream media and we plan to continue to be an outlet for Black news. Roland Martin will be a part of that plan.”
Michelle L. Rice, TV One Interim General Manager, added:
The program “struggled to attract a wide audience. Like any other network, we had to make a difficult choice.” TV One began making adjustments to the show in recent weeks, but the show “did not gain traction with advertisers and viewers. [We] restructure ‘NewsOne Now’ in 2018 under a new format that will better serve its audience and advertisers.”
Added host Roland Martin:
I am undoubtedly saddened by ‘NewsOne Now’ ending daily production. We set out to give America, specifically Black America, a show that spoke to our issues, concerns and unique perspective. And we did just that.”
RIP.
Kim says
Really you canceled an informative news program but you keep some of worst shows on tv. This show is a must, it keeps us informed on black issues that are revelant to us.Rollin Martinis a very informed host and I love hows he gives it to us straight.
Bronco46 says
Good Riddance! Just a platform for race-based and biased news. More about fomenting a feeling of group persecution than reporting the story as it really is.
Donna says
It’s so unfortunate that TV One would cut this news program. I start my day with Roland Martin, relying on this format to provide true news.This is truly not the time to cancel this program. Roland Martin is a man of integrity, who has no fear with reporting on newsworthy issues, especially those impacting Black and Brown Americans that are not being discussed on mainstream news stations.
B. Henderson says
Is there a boycott of TV One ? If it’s hard attracting sponsors , why expand it to two hours? There’s something else occurring with this!