Lawrence O’Donnell didn’t appear on “The Last Word” on Monday, leading fans to speculate whether the show has been canceled. Previously, he revealed to Rachel Maddow that he would be taking a short leave of absence. He was expected to be back this week. While MSNBC shared an audio version of his show, viewers have continued to express concerns about his whereabouts in the comments. So, is The Last Word canceled? Here are the details.
Could The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell get canceled by MSNBC?
No, The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell hasn’t been canceled.
Speculation about The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell being canceled began when O’Donnell missed Monday’s broadcast. Several viewers took to social media to inquire about the host’s whereabouts and his expected return. Many assumed that he would be back this week after his scheduled week off. But his absence now appears to have been extended. O’Donnell has yet to address his absence on Monday.
For those unfamiliar, O’Donnell previously revealed to Rachel Maddow that he would be stepping away for a week from his hosting duties because he was “exhausted” from covering Donald Trump. He also praised Maddow’s dedication to hosting her show daily for 100 days during Trump’s second term—a shift from her usual once-a-week format.
“This is day 52. I thought it was day 92. It turns out it’s day 52, Rachel, and I’m exhausted at day 52, so I’m going to take next week off. And I’m telling you that now because I know you don’t like it when I just drift away. I’m just taking next week off, then I can come back and go with you all the way to the hundred days,” he said.
While many expressed concerns over his absence, MSNBC has released an audio version of The Last Word on YouTube. This has debunked rumors about the show’s cancellation.
O’Donnell has been a key political voice on MSNBC since 2010. On his show, he provides political analysis and breaks down the day’s most important stories.
Originally reported by Shazmeen Navrange on ComingSoon.
