Daybold to Replace Johnson as Host of National News

Network to reshape evening news program

GRASSADELLIA CITY--Longtime GNN newsman Alan Daybold will replace Fred Johnson as host of GNN's National News program.

The network made the announcement Thursday, after it was revealed earlier this week Johnson's contract was not renewed back in January.

In a statement, the network announced it is "looking to take a new direction" with National News and that Johnson had "served GNN and his viewers honorably."

The terms of Daybold's contract have not been released. He has worked for GNN since 1996 and before that worked for the GBC.

Johnson, the popular American who became the first foreign-born person to host a major evening news television program in Grassadellian history, was not available for comment.

His publicist, Jon Docieman, also declined to comment.

It's uncertain what Johnson's future plans are. There is some speculation the anchor, who holds dual citizenship, may return to the United States. It's possible he may also relocate to England, where his wife Marsha, is originally from.

The couple currently reside in Grassadellia City with their two sons. They also own an expansive waterfront estate in East Hill, Armana. There has been no sign the couple intend to sell either residence.

Daybold is scheduled to take over the newscast on March 1st. In the meantime, Awakening A Nation anchors Michael Micardi, Susie Michellen, Leah Chang and Katie Ann Pierce will rotate as fill-ins.