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Does Nicolle Wallace still work for MSNBC?

At age 51, Nicolle Wallace welcomed her second child with her husband, Michael S. Schmidt

MSNBC’s Nicolle Wallace has been working as a political analyst for the network since 2015.

The journalist previously formed part of ABC’s The View as a co-host for one season.

Nicolle Wallace anchors Deadline: White House on MSNBC
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Nicolle Wallace anchors Deadline: White House on MSNBCCredit: NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via

Does Nicolle Wallace still work for MSNBC?

Nicole Wallace, 52, is the host of Deadline: White House on MSNBC.

She has been the anchor of the show since 2017, which airs weekdays from 4 pm to 6 pm ET.

On November 21, 2023, Wallace appeared on the show from her home.

She announced the birth of her second child, explaining her then-weeklong absence from the show.

Alicia Menendez often filled in for Wallace during her absence.

Wallace ended up taking a months-long maternity leave, returning to Deadline on February 26, 2024.

"Well, hello everybody, it's 4 o'clock in New York. I miss saying that," the star anchor addressed viewers on the television program.

"It is so very, very, very, good to be back with you. I've missed everyone," she continued.

Wallace previously worked as an analyst for MSNBC's live coverage of election results.

She also appears as an analyst on NBC News' Today and NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt.

Prior to being on air, Wallace was the White House Communications Director to former President George W. Bush. 

She also served as senior adviser to the McCain-Palin campaign in 2008.

Who is Nicolle Wallace's husband, Michael S. Schmidt?

Wallace was previously married to Mark Wallace, an American businessman, former diplomat, and lawyer.

Mark has served in a wide range of government, political, and private sectors and worked with the Bush administration in 2005.

Wallace and Mark reportedly split in 2019
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Wallace and Mark reportedly split in 2019Credit: Instagram/Nicolle Wallace

Wallace and Mark have one kid together. Their son Liam was born in 2012.

In 2019, reported that Wallace was divorcing Mark after 14 years of marriage.

The outlet claimed that she was dating New York Times writer Michael S. Schmidt, who is also a regular guest on her show Deadline: White House.

Wallace and Schmidt were seen together at the SXSW festival in Austin, Texas, in March 2019.

However, a source close to Wallace told Page Six that the anchor strongly rejected the claims, adding, "Nicolle is one of the most professional people I know."

The source insisted the pair only attended a breakfast together.

A few years later, Wallace and Schmidt officially wed in March 2022.

Despite a 12-year age gap, the two appear to be going strong, adding another member to their growing family in November 2023.

The duo welcomed their daughter, Isabella Sloane Schmidt, via surrogate.

On November 21, Wallace appeared on her show from home to .

";Mike and Liam and I are smitten with her," she said.

"But we were able to keep it secret, obviously, because I wasn’t pregnant, but I never meant to keep it secret from our beloved viewers."

"I am so happy to share our happy news today," she added.

What is Nicolle Wallace’s net worth?

Wallace's successful career has earned her a high net worth.

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According to , her wealth is valued at $3 million.

It is unclear what her salary is at MSNBC.

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