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Michael Marx Resigns as ProSieben 'Newstime' Anchor

His resignation ends a nearly 28-year run that helped define the show's tone and leaves ProSieben to continue with a rotating anchor team instead of naming a single successor.

Overview

  • Michael Marx announced his resignation on LinkedIn and will present his final 'Newstime' edition on Sunday, July 12.
  • Marx said he stepped down for personal reasons, writing that he had 'listened to himself' and that the decision felt right for him.
  • ProSiebenSat.1 chief editor Sven Pietsch praised Marx for shaping the look and style of ProSieben's news over decades.
  • The channel will not appoint a direct successor and will have Karolin Kandler lead a rotation with Kira Alin, Delia Träger, Jule Gölsdorf and Stephanie Puls.
  • Marx joined ProSieben in 1999, is 59 and will turn 60 in August, his immediate plans after leaving the program remain unclear and viewers should watch for how the anchor rotation affects the show's tone and ratings.