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Scott Van Pelt and Laura Rutledge are the leading candidates to replace Suzy Kolber as the host of Monday Night Countdown on ESPN, following Kolber's recent departure. Van Pelt, who already hosts the post-game SportsCenter, may potentially perform double duty if he takes on the new role. ESPN will also need to find a replacement for Steve Young on Monday nights.
ESPN is undergoing a companywide shakeup, resulting in the layoff of as many as 20 on-air employees, including longtime anchor Suzy Kolber, NBA commentators Jeff Van Gundy and Jalen Rose, college basketball analyst LaPhonso Ellis, "First Take" and "Around the Horn" contributor Max Kellerman, NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young, NFL Draft analyst Todd McShay, and ESPN anchor Ashley Brewer. The layoffs are part of Disney's cost-cutting measures, with about 7,000 employees expected to lose their jobs.
ESPN has announced a new round of layoffs, with around 20 on-air talent expected to be affected as the network downsizes for the streaming era. Notable cuts include NBA color commentator Jeff Van Gundy and longtime reporter Suzy Kolber. The layoffs are part of a larger effort by ESPN's parent company, Disney, to reduce costs and deliver promised savings. This marks the third wave of layoffs at ESPN this year, with previous cuts focused on the executive ranks. The network has been transitioning to a direct-to-consumer future and has already shed over 1,000 jobs in recent years.
Suzy Kolber, host of ESPN's pregame show for Monday Night Football since 2015, announced on social media that she is among the on-air employees being laid off by the company. Kolber expressed gratitude for her 27-year career at ESPN and mentioned her next step will involve a project that gives back. Former NFL receiver Keyshawn Johnson has also reportedly been let go in the layoffs.