'Fast Money' host Dylan Ratigan quit CNBC; today is said to be his last day

Page Six is reporting the CNBC anchor Dylan Ratigan quit  yesterday.  He had apparently been feuding with CNBC's VP for strategic programming and development Susan Krakower and other senior executives.   His last day is said to be today.  CNBC rep Brian Steel wouldn't confirm Ratigan's departure, nor would he address possible contract negotiations.  But he did say of the Page Six piece:  "The premise of your story is incorrect. Susan Krakower, who oversaw the development of 'Fast Money,' is one of the most talented people at CNBC."

According to the Page Six source, Ratigan's contract expires next Wednesday.  

Krakower -- the VP for strategic programming and development who co-created "Fast Money" with Ratigan -- "is partially responsible for this. She's been ignoring him for months and he couldn't get the attention he deserved," the insider said.

Page Six heard a tape of highly volatile Ratigan, who also co-anchors "The Call" and "Closing Bell," ranting to a producer at a commercial break last summer: "Don't ask me to talk about every [bleep]ing e-mail that comes up on the screen. I'm not going to host a [bleep]ing TV show that consists of reading [bleep]ing e-mails to [bleep]ing traders." He then accuses Krakower of never addressing his concerns in private. "You know what, Susan, I'm in the middle of hosting a show right now, so now is an unwelcome time to hear your voice . . . If you want to pull me off the show, please do," he roars. "[You are] rude and disrespectful. . . . You lie to me routinely."

Our source says Ratigan's contract expires Wednesday and he's talked to other networks. Another insider said, "Everybody is buzzing about this today. And at [CNBC Senior VP] Jonathan Wald's going-away party the other night, Dylan and [CNBC President] Mark Hoffman were barely speaking to each other. It also comes down to Dylan wanting to take his career to the next level with some new show, and I'm not sure CNBC is willing. But who knows, maybe they'll make a last-minute deal with him to stay."

'Fast' Flare-Up Rattles CNBC - NY Post Page Six

Comments

[RAYMOND LOWELL]

WELL I AM CERTAINLY GOING TO MISS DYLAN. IT WILL BE INTERESTING TO SEE WHERE IS FINDS ANOTHER HOME. CNBC NEEDS A GOOD HOUSEKEEPING BUT I WOULD KEEP JOE, MARK AND MARIA. THE REST ARE TIRESOME.