Gayle King’s future on CBS Mornings revealed amid overhaul
By Fiyin Olowokandi | Published: 2025-10-31 18:30:00 | Source: The Blast
CBS is shaking things up, and Gayle King It may not survive repair.
The American television personality was the face of “CBS Morning“For more than a decade. However, she may be moved to another role when her contract expires next year.
Earlier this year, it was reported that King was considering cutting ties with the network to distance herself from the “chaos” unfolding at the company.
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Gayle King is still ‘valuable’ at CBS despite exit rumors
For now, King remains the face of “CBS Mornings.” but, diverse She recently reported that she is expected to step down as anchor of the popular show when her contract expires in May 2026.
Although King may no longer host “CBS Mornings,” there are indications that the network would like to keep her within the news division, and perhaps produce her own show.
When asked about the 70-year-old TV host’s future at CBS, a network spokesperson said: “There have been no discussions with Gayle about her contract, which runs through May 2026. She is a really important part of CBS, and we look forward to engaging with her about the future.”
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Along with King, there have been several notable reforms at CBS, with Norah O’Donnell stepping down from her role as anchor of “CBS Evening News.” She took on a new position in January of this year and now works as a senior correspondent for CBS News.
Following Paramount’s merger with Skydance, the company is also set to cut ties with several other employees at CBS News. Notably, the Ellison family, which now controls ownership of the company, has said it intends to shake things up because the network’s current content leans too far left.
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Gayle King was reportedly planning to leave CBS
News of King’s tenuous future at CBS comes barely five months after The Blast reported that the TV host was already planning to step away from the network. According to the report, one person familiar with the situation said that 2025 “could be Gayle’s last year.”
Another source speculated on why King was planning to leave CBS, stating that she did not want to be part of the “chaos” there, with its declining ratings and ongoing scandals.
The source said: “She didn’t participate in this mess. It’s over. She’s still one of the most respected names in the news, and she’s being dragged into the chaos she can’t control.”
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Gayle King was unhappy when changes were made to her show’s location
King’s frustrations with CBS also extended beyond the network’s legal problems and scandals. She was reportedly unhappy when her show was moved from Times Square Studio to the CBS Broadcast Center.
A source said the journalist was “angry” about the website change and viewed it as a “personal attack”, as the website changes were not included in the one-year extension deal she signed with the network.
The source also added that the TV personality has “made it very clear” that she “will not be pushed into a dingy little room. She expects the same level of comfort and prestige that she had at 1515 Broadway. No exceptions.”
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Donald Trump described Gayle King’s career as “over”
Months after King’s dissatisfaction with CBS became public, President Donald Trump publicly attacked her and her career verbally on social media.
According to The Blast, Trump shared a post on his Truth Social Platform in August that said: “Gayle King’s career is over. She should have stuck with her faith in Trump. She didn’t have the courage to do that.”
The president also criticized the TV presenter, writing that she lacks talent and strength. He also reposted an article claiming her job at CBS was on shaky ground.
Gayle King was left speechless by her co-host during an episode of ‘CBS Mornings’
Although King’s future at CBS is not set in stone, the broadcast journalist continued to give her best during “CBS Mornings.”
In September, she had an unexpected interaction with co-host Tony Dokoupil, who criticized Jimmy Kimmel’s return to the late-night stage, and she handled it smoothly.
During the show, King praised the millions of viewers Kimmel attracted to his comeback episode after being suspended for his controversial remarks about the late Charlie Kirk.
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However, before she could finish her analysis of Kimmel’s increase in viewership, Dokoupil interrupted her, saying, “But 26 million (views) on social media, most of that money isn’t going to ABC. And it’s bad business if you’re offending half the country, the ones that voted for the guy they don’t like. So, here we are. Good luck, late at night,” according to The Blast. (https://theblast.com/728907/cbs-tense-tony-dokoupil-jimmy-kimmel/)
King was momentarily stunned by her co-host’s reaction. However, she didn’t let the exchange derail the show. Instead, she remained silent briefly in her chair before smoothly continuing the presentation.
(Marks for translation) Gayle King
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