CNN anchor Chris Wallace was reportedly told his two poorly rated shows would be canceled and his massive salary slashed before the veteran journalist announced he would leave the

After more than two years at CNN and hosting "Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace?" the journalist reportedly intends to start an independent venture.

Wallace has stated he wants to join others in creating his own outlet through streaming or a podcast “where the action seems to be."

Chris Wallace, the veteran journalist who has anchored weekly programs on CNN and the Max streaming service, is leaving the network, he announced Monday.

Wallace and his wife listed their home in Washington, D.C.’s Kalorama neighborhood for $6.4 million, the Wall Street Journal reported. The move came mere days after Wallace announced he would be leaving CNN, a tenure which followed a long run on Fox News.

Veteran broadcaster Chris Wallace is leaving CNN after three years but, at age 77, he's not interested in retiring.

CNN’s Chris Wallace is leaving the network after three years. The Emmy-winning broadcast journalist, who had participated in CNN’s election coverage last week, is looking to move toward independent podcasting or streaming,

Chris Wallace is exiting CNN after spending three years there as a host and anchor, TVLine has confirmed. Wallace told The Daily Beast (who first reported the news) that he’s looking to move to an independent platform via streaming or podcasting,

CNN did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment. Wallace, who currently anchors The Chris Wallace Show on CNN and hosts Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace? on Max,