Kendis Gibson recently revealed that he was leaving ABC World News Now. His last broadcast was on December 21, 2018. Read on to find out why Kendis Gibson left ABC World News Now and if he has a new job!

Why is Kendis Gibson leaving ABC?

Well, he isn't leaving ABC, just World News Now. Kendis announced his departure on the morning broadcast of December 18, 2018. Interrupting his co-host, Janai Norman, Kendis said, "It's been three years in the making...I've decided to join the ranks of the 'daywalkers,' reclaiming my sleep."

Kendis has been a part of the early morning time slot on ABC since 2014. He has covered several major news event on the morning show including the 2016 presidential campaign. The grueling hours of World News Now must have gotten to him! He also shared that he would be working on "zero sleep" and showed up to work even when he had food poisoning. That's some dedication!

After leaving the show, he headed straight to his home country of Belize for a vacation. ABC followed him on his journey and has released a goodbye video for the anchor.

Kendis Gibson new job?

Kendis hasn't yet revealed where he is going next. He won't be returning to a morning show anytime soon, that's for sure! The anchor seems to be ecstatic about being able to sleep in for longer hours.

Replying to a fan worried about not seeing Kendis first thing in the morning, he said, "thank you so much. we will all be able to sleep in."

However, he has hinted that he will return to ABC on a new time slot. A fan tweeted Kendis saying, "You people running @ABC will lose me as a viewer altogether if I don't see @kendisgibson somewhere on your network at a better time slot. Please grant my Christmas wish."

Kendis replied to the fan, writing a cryptic message, "I'll be around." 

Kendis Gibson new job UPDATE

Kendis Gibson has now joined MSNBC Live. His first day at his new job was on January 19, 2019. For more details on Kendis Gibson's new job, read this: https://bit.ly/2G85UM7