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What Happened To Jon Fortt On Cnbc

So, you're wondering what happened to Jon Fortt on CNBC, huh? Well, grab a coffee, get comfy, and let's dive in like we're old pals catching up.

Jon Who?

Alright, let's rewind a bit. Jon Fortt, he's that guy who used to be a tech reporter and anchor on CNBC. You know, the channel that's always buzzing with market news and financial chatter. He was their go-to guy for all things tech, from Apple to Zoom, Fortt had his finger on the pulse.

But then, one day, poof! He vanished from our screens. No, he didn't turn into a pumpkin (though that would've been quite the story). He just... wasn't there anymore. And the internet, as you can imagine, was full of questions.

The Mystery Unfolds

Now, CNBC's not one to leave us hanging. They dropped a little teaser, saying Fortt was "pursuing a new opportunity." Ooh, mysterious! Was he off to start his own tech venture? Heading to Silicon Valley to join the bigwigs? Or maybe, just maybe, he was finally going to accept that long-awaited invitation to join the Justice League (a guy can dream, right?).

Turns out, none of the above. Fortt was actually heading to Quibi. Yes, that Quibi. The short-form streaming service that, well, didn't quite quibble its way into our hearts. But hey, at least Fortt got to work with some big names like Steven Spielberg and Jennifer Lopez. Not too shabby!

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Quibi, Quit, Quit Quibi

So, Fortt joined Quibi as their head of global news and programming. He was all set to bring us the news in bite-sized chunks. But then, plot twist! Quibi shut down just six months after launch. Yep, you read that right. All those big plans, gone in a flash. Poor Fortt must've felt like he'd just stepped into a real-life version of "Groundhog Day," but instead of waking up to "I Got You Babe," he was greeted with "We're sorry, the service is no longer available."

But here's the thing, folks. Fortt didn't let it get him down. Nope, he didn't sulk or mope. He just rolled with the punches like the pro he is. He even joked about it on Twitter, saying, "I guess I'll have to find a new way to watch 60 Minutes now." Now that's how you turn a lemon into lemonade!

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Back to the Future

So, what's Fortt up to now? Well, he's back where he belongs - on our TV screens. He's rejoined the CNBC family, this time as the co-anchor of "Squawk Alley." And let me tell you, it's like he never left. He's back to his old self, dishing out tech news with that signature Fortt charm.

And there you have it, folks. The tale of Jon Fortt's brief disappearance and triumphant return. So, the next time you're watching CNBC and you see that familiar face, you can give a little cheer. He's back, he's better than ever, and he's ready to bring you the tech news you can use.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got some catching up to do. All this talk about tech has me itching to check my phone. But hey, don't tell Fortt I said that. He might just replace me with a robot next time I see him!