Mary Hart to Leave 'Entertainment Tonight' After 30 Seasons
UPDATE: According to TheWrap, Lara Spencer, host of 'The Insider,' has been tapped to replace Mary Hart on 'Entertainment Tonight.' A tipster told the site that Spencer secured the gig several months ago as part of a contract negotiations.
According to Variety, Mary Hart, the longtime host of 'Entertainment Tonight,' is leaving the syndicated news program after her 30th season.
Hart has been on 'ET' since 1982. The show premiered in 1981.
"I've had the privilege of spending 29 years doing something I love -- how often does that happen?" Hart said in a statement. "I've had the support of a stupendous group of people starting with Linda Bell Blue, John Nogawski and many others who are so talented on our staff at 'ET.' I only meant to be at 'ET' for three years, suddenly it's almost 30. I've reached a point when I clearly realize it's time for a change."
"It will certainly be with mixed sentiments that I say 'goodbye' at the end of the season, but it will definitely be with a sense of celebration ... 30 years of 'Entertainment Tonight,' are you kidding me? That's an accomplishment and something I'm very proud of!" Hart said.
There's no official replacement set, according to CBS.
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