Collins’ brief absence came as she continued to balance her demanding schedule at CNN with moments away from the network’s Washington, D.C., studios. The Paris trip appeared to be a personal getaway, giving the anchor an opportunity to explore the city and enjoy one of its most famous cultural attractions.
Her appearance at Dion’s concert was particularly notable, as the Canadian singer has been performing in Paris as part of her return to the stage. Collins shared glimpses of the trip with her followers, including photos from the city and snapshots of the pastries she enjoyed while there.
Collins returned to The Source the following evening, putting an end to speculation about why she had missed Monday’s broadcast. The temporary change in hosts was handled routinely, with Bash stepping in to anchor the program for the night.
The 34-year-old journalist has become one of CNN’s prominent evening anchors since taking over The Source, which focuses on major political and breaking-news stories. Her decision to spend a few days in Paris offered a rare look at the journalist away from the fast-paced world of television news.
For viewers who noticed her absence, however, the explanation was considerably less dramatic than some might have expected: Collins was simply enjoying a short trip abroad, complete with Parisian pastries and a night of music from one of the world’s best-known singers.
