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Velshi (TV program)

Velshi is a weekend morning news program hosted by Ali Velshi that aired from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays on MS NOW. The program debuted on February 15, 2020, displacing Up with David Gura.

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Jul 27, 2026
Read time
≈ 2 min
Length
407 w
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Velshi
GenreWeekend news show
Presented byAli Velshi
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producerRebekah Dryden
Production locationNew York City
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time120 minutes
Original release
NetworkMSNBC
ReleaseFebruary 15, 2020 (2020-02-15) –
November 9, 2025 (2025-11-09)
NetworkMS NOW
ReleaseNovember 15, 2025 (2025-11-15) –
June 7, 2026 (2026-06-07)
Related
Up with David Gura

Velshi is a weekend morning news program hosted by Ali Velshi that aired from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays on MS NOW. The program debuted on February 15, 2020, displacing Up with David Gura.1

Prior to the program's debut, Velshi co-hosted a weekday afternoon program titled Velshi & Ruhle, alongside Stephanie Ruhle, which began on May 20, 2017.2 In 2019, the Velshi & Ruhle segment "Trump: 'Looking Very Seriously' at Changing Transgender Definition" was nominated in the "Outstanding TV Journalism Segment" category at the 30th GLAAD Media Awards.3 Following an MSNBC shakeup in December 2019, Velshi & Ruhle was cancelled.4

Velshi's 2020 debut coincided with MSNBC's hiring of Alicia Menendez as a weekend anchor.5

In March 2026, it was announced that Velshi will move to The 11th Hour, and that Jacob Soboroff will host a new program in his former time slot, Connect with Jacob Soboroff.67 Velshi officially ended on June 7, 2026,89 with executive producer Rebekah Dryden also moving with Velshi.10

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References

  1. "In surprise move, MSNBC weekday anchor moves to weekends". mixdex. December 20, 2019. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
  2. Hill, Michael. "Ali Velshi's Weekend Show Debuts with Weekday Worthy Production Values". NewscastStudio. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
  3. "CNN, NBC, Univision Among Glaad Media Awards Nominees". adweek.it. January 25, 2019. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
  4. Pedersen, Erik (December 20, 2019). "MSNBC Shuffling Lineup For 2020, Will Move Ali Velshi To New Weekend Mornings Show". Deadline. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
  5. Steinberg, Brian (December 20, 2019). "MSNBC Moves Ali Velshi to Weekend Mornings in Schedule Shake-Up". Variety. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
  6. Johnson, Ted (March 18, 2026). "MS NOW Overhauls Schedule: Alicia Menendez, Stephanie Ruhle Move To Daytime". Deadline. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
  7. Johnson, Ted (May 13, 2026). "MS NOW Announces Debut Dates, Show Titles For New Lineup". Deadline. Retrieved May 14, 2026.
  8. Holmes, Martin (June 8, 2026). "MS NOW: Ali Velshi Gets Emotional as He Exits Weekend Show". TV Insider. Retrieved June 15, 2026.
  9. Detzel, Allison (June 8, 2026). "Ali Velshi delivers emotional sign-off on final weekend show". MS NOW. Retrieved June 15, 2026.
  10. Mwachiro, Mark (April 8, 2026). "MS NOW Names Executive Producers for 4 New Shows". ADWEEK. Retrieved June 15, 2026.
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