CNN Inside Buzz: It's Over For Chris Cuomo

Jeff Zucker, Chris Cuomo (NY Post graphic)

Sources said Zucker’s shock and anger over the revelations in documents released by state Attorney General Letitia James mean that the “Cuomo Prime Time” star is unlikely to keep his job, which pays him a reported $6 million a year, reports The NY Post.

CNN announced Tuesday evening that it had “indefinitely” suspended Cuomo, 51, “pending further evaluation” of thousands of pages of records from James’ probe of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo

Insiders say the future of CNN anchor Chris Cuomo looks doubtful after a trove of explosive texts and emails showed he used his journalistic resources to help his brother in a sex-harassment scandal.

“I don’t see how he survives this,” a third source said of Chris Cuomo.

On Wednesday morning, Zucker briefly brought up Chris Cuomo’s suspension during a daily news meeting with CNN staffers, The Washington Post reported.

“I felt it was the appropriate course of action,” Zucker said.

“We will keep you posted on how we deal with programming going forward.”

If Cuomo’s suspension becomes permanent, CNN’s Jake Tapper, who hosts “The Lead” from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, appears to be the front-runner to replace him, sources said.

One source said Tapper — who publicly blasted Chris Cuomo’s ethics in May, after The Washington Post revealed he took part in strategy sessions with his brother’s aides and advisers — appeared to be gunning for the gig.

CNN’s Don Lemon, who hosts the 10 p.m. show that follows “Cuomo Prime Time” is also considered a top contender, sources said, with one adding that chief media correspondent Brian ­Stelter “wants the job.”

Meanwhile, during an appearance on CNN’s “New Day” morning show, Stelter publicly predicted that Cuomo could return as early as next month.