Gayle King reportedly stepping down as anchor of ‘CBS Mornings’

CBS News roiled by rumors, with Gayle King’s future the latest flashpoint

CBS News is in an unenviable position right now: It’s the subject of anonymously sourced reporting and rumor-mongering that’s sowing uncertainty as Bari Weiss takes charge and layoffs cause pain.

After 15 years on ‘CBS Mornings,’ Gayle King is stepping away — but her TV career is far from over

The unexpected news comes amid a major shake-up following Paramount's ownership shift from the Redstones to the Ellisons

Future of popular morning show anchor murky amid rumors of departure

The future of “CBS Mornings” anchor Gayle King has become a subject of speculation after a report Thursday said she would be departing the show when her contract expires in May 2026.

Is Gayle King Leaving CBS Mornings After 13 Years? Here's the Truth

Though multiple outlets reported Gayle King would depart CBS Mornings next year at the end of her contract, CBS News released a statement shutting down the speculation.

CBS Addresses Gayle King's Rumored Departure From 'Mornings': 'There Have Been No Discussions'

CBS made it clear Gayle King’s future at the network hasn’t been decided upon, as they shut down recent reports suggesting otherwise. “There have been no discussions with Gayle about her contract that runs through May 2026,” a representative for CBS told People on Thursday. “She’s a truly valued part of CBS and we look forward to engaging with her about the future.” This statement comes on the heels of a Variety report, which claimed King was ex…

Big-name CBS journalist expected to leave after Trump attack

Gayle King, a high-profile journalist at CBS News, is planning to depart as the anchor of "CBS Mornings" next year after a spate of attacks from President Donald Trump, according to a new report. Variety reported on Thursday that King may shift to a new role at CBS News, which is now under the ownership of Paramount Skydance and the leadership of Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss. CBS told the outlet that it would prefer for King to stay with the netwo…