Kaitlan Collins Absent From CNN, Replaced On-Air Days After She Reported Katie Zacharia Is 'Out as Press Secretary'

CNN star Caitlin Collins took an unexplained absence from the source after a wild week in American politics. On Monday, October 19th, Dana Bash filled in for Collins, leaving viewers wondering if something was amiss at CNN. Collins' absence led to speculation. A mix of her coverage on newly fired press secretary Katie Zekaraya and CNN's new ownership may be causing unrest. Katie, handpicked by Donald Trump, had a disastrous debut, awkwardly calling Trump her husband. By her first Friday, Trump was already suggesting she reconsider her role, and she was fired shortly after. Collins reported that insiders shared Trump was embarrassed by Katie's performance. One insider described Katie's press conference as brutal. Collins' absence coincided with Christiane Amanpour's departure from CNN. After 43 years, Amanpour voiced concerns over the network's journalistic integrity under new ownership. Collins celebrated Amanpour on Instagram, calling her our legend. Ownership changes have occurred under David Ellison, who has ties to Trump. Ellison's past at CBS has raised concerns about the future for anchors like Collins. Collins has drawn Trump's ire for her tough questioning style. This has led to speculation, what's really happening at CNN? For now, viewers are left wondering about Collins and CNN's direction moving forward.