Has Rachel Maddow left MSNBC?

JOURNALIST Rachel Maddow is most famously known as a popular TV presenter and political commentator.

Here's all you need to know about whether she's leaving MSNBC.

Has Rachel Maddow left MSNBC?

The popular presenter has not left MSNBC but is taking a sabbatical from hosting the show.

Maddow was last seen anchoring two hours of coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on February 24 but the prime-time host has since been absent once again.

On Monday, January 31, 2022, a source revealed to that Rachel Maddow is set to step away from her show starting on Friday, February 4, as she works with NBCUniversal to develop new projects.

She will continue to appear during special event coverages, such as the State of the Union address on March 1.

On August 12, 2021, sources told that Maddow would allegedly be leaving MSNBC in the future.

According to the site, six sources close to the situation confirmed that Maddow is seriously considering leaving the network.

The site speculated on her future plans, writing, "Instead [of moving to a competitive network], she has been intrigued by opportunities in the streaming and podcasting space, which would allow her more freedom, time for her personal life and for other projects."

Despite the rumors, on August 24, 2021, reported that Maddow would be staying at MSNBC after reaching an agreement on a new contract.

Maddow has since signed a new multi-year deal with MSNBC's parent company, NBCUniversal.

But that's not the long-term plan, as the five-day-a-week show will come to an end later this year as Maddow shifts gears to more of a weekly format, reported citing two sources with knowledge of the deal.

Where is Rachel Maddow now?

The popular cable new host is enjoying her sabbatical and working on various ventures outside of MSNBC.

Maddow is taking time to work on a Focus Features movie based on her book and podcast “Bag Man” about a political bribery scandal.

It will be directed by Ben Stiller and Maddow will be an executive producer.

Sources close to the presenter have previously stated that she wanted to have time and space for her personal life and other projects.

When is Rachel Maddow returning to MSNBC?

Maddow has been the face of MSNBC’s primetime opinion coverage since 2008.

In her absence, MSNBC has had a rotating cast with others such as Ali Velshi filling in.

Maddow was expected to be back sometime in April but is still absent with viewers craving her return.

What is Rachel Maddow's net worth?

Maddow is reportedly worth an estimated $35million, according to .

The outlet reports that Maddow's estimated annual salary is nearly $30million.