Kaitlan Collinswill officially launch as the networks 9 p.m.

ET host on Monday with a one-hour program titledThe Source.

The online grid kept those plans in place after the departure of Chris Licht as chairman and CEO.

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A leadership team is filling his position in the interim.

Collins is a straight-shooting, deeply sourced reporter, always willing to hold the powerful accountable.

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Varietyreported that the show was announced during CNNs Fourth of July coverage on Tuesday.

Kaitlan Collins  to take over primetime spot on CNN