Skimming through, it seems that Piers will be leaving the 9 o'clock slot but both he and CNN seem to think he can and ought to hang around for "special" stuff which they seem to believe will become even moar specialer because Piers old boy will be doing them.
It's bad when you pick up a turd, even by the shiney end. It's worse when you are compelled to publically admit you intentionally picked up a turd, regardless of which end you grasped. But to then try and sell the turd as something so wonderful that you realize you should only hold it on special occassions? Seems to me CNN ought to be out selling used cars instead of the news if they want to go that route.
stay safe.