Gayle King speaks out amid reports she’s exiting ‘CBS Mornings’
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“CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King is speaking out amid reports of an impending exit from Tiffany Network’s flagship morning show as part of Paramount’s big shakeup.
“The one thing I can say from what I’ve been told in this building is … the one thing everyone in this building has told me is that they want me here, they love what I do, I love what I do.” he told TMZ Leaving the studio on Friday.
“I love my job and the people I work with, so I don’t know what to tell you,” King continued. “What I heard in the building is not the same as what I read in the press. And I will not discuss this in the media. I will not do this!”
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“CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King reacted to reports that she was leaving the show by speaking out with TMZ. (Michele Crowe/CBS News via Getty Images)
King said he has “no idea” whether “CBS Mornings” will move in a new direction when his contract expires in May 2026.
“All I know is I’m here, I’m here, and I’m happy to be here,” King added before getting into the vehicle.
CBS News did not immediately respond to requests for comment from Fox News Digital. A Paramount spokesman declined to comment.
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Diversity reported King is expected to step down as host of the CBS morning show next year after more than a decade, according to four sources familiar with the plan, on Thursday.
However, Variety suggested that King could remain at CBS News and produce content for the network, even though his contract expires in May; This is similar to the arrangement Norah O’Donnell made when she resigned as anchor of the “CBS Evening News” earlier this year.
A spokesperson for CBS News told Variety: “There have been no discussions with Gayle about her contract, which runs through May 2026. She is a truly valuable part of CBS and we look forward to communicating with her about the future.”
“CBS Mornings” has struggled to compete in the decades-long ratings battle against broadcast rivals, ranking third behind ABC’s “Good Morning America” and NBC’s “Today.” (Michele Crowe/CBS News)
King joined CBS News in 2012 and was part of the network’s morning show reboot, then called “CBS This Morning.” King retained his seat as other co-hosts rotated in and out of the program over the years. But according to reports, he struggled to improve CBS’ ratings despite a roster of A-list friends like Oprah Winfrey and a salary that ranges from $10 million to $15 million annually.
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His anticipated departure from “CBS Mornings” comes just days after network colleague John Dickerson announced he was exiting the “CBS Evening News,” where he began working with Maurice DuBois. Both programs have struggled to compete in the ratings battle against broadcast rivals, ranking third behind ABC and NBC for several years.
CBS News has had a tumultuous year, starting with a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump over allegations of election interference, which was ultimately settled by its parent company, Paramount. It also became the new owner after Paramount’s $8 billion merger with Skydance Media.
New Paramount CEO David Ellison has appointed Bari Weiss as editor-in-chief of CBS News. (Charly Triballeau/AFP via Getty Images; James Leynse/Corbis via Getty Images; Noam Galai/Getty Images for Free Press)
Paramount’s new CEO David Ellison At least he touched Weiss He will become editor-in-chief of CBS News following its $150 million acquisition of The Free Press earlier this month.
Paramount also launched a series of layoffs It affected nearly 1,000 jobs this week.
As a result, many departments of CBS News were vacated, including its Saturday and on-air programming and the Race and Culture Unit.
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