Steve Kornacki has been tapped to host “Up” on weekend mornings, taking over the program from Chris Hayes, MSNBC announced Tuesday.
“I want to thank Chris Hayes and his team for creating a totally original and incredibly smart model for political television,” Kornacki, who also writes for Salon, said in a written statement. “It’s a real honor and a real challenge to take his seat, and I’m excited by the chance to foster the same kind of lively and diverse conversations. Mainly, though, I’m looking forward to spending four hours each weekend with the @UpPastryPlate.”
“Up” airs 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. ET Saturdays and Sundays. Starting in April, Hayes will move his program to the 8 p.m. ET slot. Hayes said on Twitter he was excited to pass the torch:
Psyched to pass the UP franchise to @stevekornacki . #uppers are in excellent hands.
— Christopher Hayes (@chrislhayes) March 19, 2013
