The president of CNN, Jeff Zucker has resigned from his position for not revealing a romantic relationship with a top management executive in the company.

Jeff Zucker in a memo sent to CNN employees said he should have admitted to the relationship with his closest colleague but he didn’t, when asked about it in a recent sexual scandal probe involving a former staff of the network, Andrew Cuomo.

Cuomo resigned last year December when accused of sexual harassment by several women.

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Jeff didn’t mention the name of the colleague but there is a link to the US cable network’s Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Allison Gollust.

Zucker said in the memo, “As part of the investigation into Chris Cuomo’s tenure at CNN, I was asked about a consensual relationship with my closest colleague, someone I have worked with for more than 20 years.

“I acknowledged the relationship evolved in recent years. I was required to disclose it when it began but I didn’t. I was wrong. As a result, I am resigning today.”

Zucker who has been at the helm of affairs since 2013 resigned on Wednesday, 2nd February 2022. He is one of the most powerful media executives in the United States.

“I came to CNN on January 28, 2013. Together, we had nine great years. I certainly wish my tenure here had ended differently. But it was an amazing run. And I loved every minute,” said Zucker.

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CNN reported that Jeff Zucker’s resignation left the network’s employees in shock, and Allison Gollust will still remain with the company.

Zucker’s departure was at time when the cable network is working to launch a new streaming network called CNN+, aimed at reaching viewers who are increasingly turning to online services for their news and information.