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Vanity Fair and Olivia Nuzzi Agree to Part Ways as Contract Nears Expiration

The move follows weeks of disputed allegations from ex‑fiancé Ryan Lizza that triggered a review of her conduct.

Overview

  • The Wall Street Journal reported the magazine will let Nuzzi’s short‑term West Coast editor contract expire at year’s end without renewal.
  • Vanity Fair previously said it was taken by surprise by the claims and was looking at all the facts as it reviewed her status.
  • Lizza has published a multi‑part Substack alleging an undisclosed relationship with Mark Sanford and that Nuzzi acted as a political operative for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., including alleged catch‑and‑kill efforts.
  • Nuzzi has rejected the allegations as harassment and “fan fiction/revenge porn,” and Kennedy’s team has denied any physical relationship.
  • Nuzzi was hired under new editorial director Mark Guiducci, reportedly with Anna Wintour’s sign‑off, and a poorly received memoir release added to the scrutiny.