Norah O'Donnell Unveils Her Last Day In Anchor Chair

Norah O'Donnell's final day anchoring "CBS Evening News" will arrive after President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, according to USA Today.

In a video posted to her Instagram Story Friday, O'Donnell shared the announcement while filming at the news studio.

"We just announced today that I am going to be anchoring the evening news for another two months, through inauguration day, so hope you'll continue to tune in every night," she said. "Thanks, and happy Thanksgiving."

O’Donnell’s last day is set for Jan. 24, 2025, according to a person with knowledge of the situation who was unauthorized to speak publicly.

The news of the anchor and managing editor's departure date comes more than three months after the journalist announced in a staff call that she would be leaving the station "after this year's election." O'Donnell has headlined the evening show for five years.

Starting Jan. 27, CBS anchors John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois will anchor "Evening News" from the show's new home at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York. CBS News’ chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face The Nation" host Margaret Brennan is set to anchor political and foreign affairs coverage from Washington D.C.

In her July statement, O'Donnell said she will remain a contributor to "Evening News" and other programs, including "60 Minutes," as a correspondent.

CBS News CEO Wendy McMahon previously said O'Donnell's new role will allow her to "have the real estate and flexibility to leverage big bookings on numerous platforms, including primetime specials, '60 Minutes,' 'CBS News Sunday Morning,' and more."