Gayle King is expected to leave “CBS Morning” after more than a decade in the news program.
According to Variety, multiple sources claim that the journalist will resign after the end of his current contract, which runs until May 2026.
But this may not be a complete farewell, as Mr. King, 70, could take on a new role within the networks division, which is currently undergoing an internal shakeup following Paramount’s $8.4 billion merger with Skydance Media.
The outlet added that King could sign a deal to produce his own content for the network, as would Norah O’Donnell, who anchored the CBS Evening News until her departure in January and is now a senior correspondent for CBS News.
A CBS News spokesperson told Page Six in a statement: “We have not had any discussions with Gail regarding her contract through May 2026. She is a truly valuable asset to CBS and we look forward to engaging with her regarding the future.”
Representatives for Mr. King did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment.
Sources told Page Six that nothing has been finalized and King has not yet made any plans. Another insider claimed that King’s policies are a “totally different politics” than that of CBS News’ new editor-in-chief, Bari Weiss, who has already made some sweeping changes to the organization.
As Page Six previously reported in May, King signed a one-year contract extension to remain as the face of the morning show until next summer.
Prior to this report, King had already cut his salary from $13 million to $10 million.
King joins “CBS Saturday Morning,” among others, reportedly set to be the first significant casualty of CBS News’ pending layoffs, according to the Post.
Sources close to the situation say the 28-year-old program is currently undergoing a complete overhaul by Weiss and station president Tom Szybrowski.
Sources also revealed that co-anchors Michelle Miller, Dana Jacobson, and the show’s executive producer Brian Applegate have been informed of these changes and plan to leave the show.
The changes come after it was announced that CBS would end its signature late-night show “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” in May and say goodbye to “CBS Evening News” anchor John Dickerson.
