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Gayle King to Depart CBS Mornings Amid Major Changes

10/31/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Gayle King, co-host of CBS Mornings, will leave CBS Mornings in May 2026 as CBS News undergoes leadership changes under Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss.
CBS says there have been no discussions about King's future role.
King has served on CBS Mornings since 2012 and may shift to producing her own programming.
CBS is cutting about 100 positions, canceling CBS Saturday Morning and other shows, amid a Skydance Media merger.

History

Historical Context

In 2026, CBS News experienced major leadership changes under Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss, following the merger of Paramount Global and Skydance Media in August 2025. This merger, driven by financial struggles and media consolidation trends, resulted in significant layoffs, including around 2,000 positions, reflecting the industry's shift towards streamlined operations and the evolving landscape of broadcast journalism.

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Story summary

Gayle King, co-host of CBS Mornings, will leave CBS Mornings in May 2026 as CBS News undergoes leadership changes under Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss.
CBS says there have been no discussions about King's future role.
King has served on CBS Mornings since 2012 and may shift to producing her own programming.
CBS is cutting about 100 positions, canceling CBS Saturday Morning and other shows, amid a Skydance Media merger.

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