MSNBC host Lawrence O’Donnell has been pitching himself to rival networks for a new TV gig.

A source exclusively told The U.S. Sun that the beloved veteran newsman, 73, has been looking for other opportunities as he comes to the end of his contract with the cable network, which is set to spin off from NBC.

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Lawrence O’Donnell has been checking out his other options as his contract with MSNBC is up for renewal an insider revealed to The U.S. SunCredit: Getty

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An insider claimed that Lawrence has spent some time in LA during his recent extended break from MSNBCCredit: Getty
“Lawrence and his agent have been poking around to see what other options are out there, but there isn’t a lot for the money,” the source claimed.

Meanwhile, the anchor has apparently also been trying to tip his toes into scripted TV. again, after he was a writer and producer for The West Wing from 1999 to 2006.

“He was in Los Angeles during his break from MSNBC recently where he still has a home.

“He was out there talking about writing for a new TV series.”

The U.S. Sun has reached out to reps for Lawrence for comment.

Earlier this year, it was announced that Comcast, NBC’s parent company, is splitting several assets into an independent, publicly traded TV business under SpinCo.

There have been several shakeups at the cable network, including a massive culling of top talent in recent months, including the loss of favorites like Joy Reid and Alex Wagner.

Just this week, it was announced that the beloved Big Board polls go-to guy, Steve Kornacki, is being taken over to NBC, after catching fame on big election nights.