Steve Kornacki, the khaki-clad data whiz known for turning numbers into must-watch TV, is charting a new course. He’s inked a fresh deal with NBC — one that keeps him crunching data on NBC News and NBC Sports, but not on MSNBC, the network where he first became a household name.
While NBC hasn’t officially detailed why MSNBC is no longer part of his contract, it likely ties into Comcast’s ongoing plan to spin off its cable properties. That includes splitting MSNBC and NBC News into more distinct operations, complete with their own newsgathering teams and a new D.C. bureau for MSNBC.
Kornacki has already been a familiar face across the NBC family, lending his touchscreen talents to everything from election night coverage to NFL playoff scenarios. With this new contract, he’ll keep popping up on NBC News Now and NBC Sports — just not in his old MSNBC stomping grounds.
Fans can still expect his signature style: sleeves rolled, tie knotted, and data flying. And don’t worry — the “Kornacki Cam” might be gone from MSNBC, but his energy and enthusiasm for stats are far from retired.
