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CBS Mornings co-host Gayle King has signed a new deal with CBS News, securing her continued role at the network amid a major leadership overhaul and recent speculation about her future.
The agreement provides stability for the morning show as CBS News undergoes sweeping changes under new Editor in Chief Bari Weiss. King, who has been with the network for over a decade, dispelled exit rumors with a pointed statement: “Rumors of my demise were inaccurate and greatly exaggerated.”
She added, “CBS News is my longtime home, and I am committed to our mission. I’m excited about continuing at ‘CBS Mornings.’ ... And now that we are here, I am all in.”Weiss praised the decision, stating, “There is only one Gayle King. We’re so proud that she’ll continue to call CBS home. We’re thrilled to have her on in the morning—and equally excited to work with her on new, enterprising projects that bring her talents to new audiences.”
Many high-profile anchors have faced pay reductions as networks grapple with declining linear revenue and high costs elsewhere.
The renewal comes as Weiss, who assumed her role in October after Paramount acquired her site The Free Press, pursues broad reforms to programming and digital strategy. She reports directly to Paramount CEO David Ellison. Paramount has also agreed to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery (owner of CNN), potentially enabling cost savings across the combined news operations.
This follows recent network shifts, including Anderson Cooper's announced departure from 60 Minutes after the current season and Tony Dokoupil's elevation to anchor of the CBS Evening News earlier this winter.