Olbermann out at MSNBC

MSNBC says his contract has "ended."

January 21, 2011 6:05pm

Olbermann out MSNBC — WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 19: MSNBC hosts Rachel Maddow (L) and Keith Olberman (2L) talk with White House Communications Director Anita Dunn (2R) and Deputy Press Secretary Bill Burton (R) on the Circle Drive on the north side of the White House October 19, 2009 in Washington, DC. Dunn accepted the position of communications director on an interim basis only and plans to leave the White House at the end of the year, according to the Washington Post.
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MSNBC abruptly cut ties to Keith Olbermann, its most popular host and a lightning rod for controversy (and viewers). Here’s the statement from MSNBC: MSNBC and Keith Olbermann have ended their contract. The last broadcast of Countdown with Keith Olbermann will be this evening. MSNBC thanks Keith for his integral role in MSNBC’s success and we wish him well in his future endeavors.

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Olbermann out at MSNBC

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