CBS Mornings anchor Gayle King will reportedly leave the show next year.
King, Variety reported Thursday, could remain at CBS News, but in a different role. The 70-year-old, whose contract is up next May, has been co-hosting the morning show since 2012.
A CBS News spokesperson told Variety that “no discussions” have been held with King about her contract. “She’s a truly valued part of CBS and we look forward to engaging with her about the future,” the spokesperson added.
King’s move out of CBS Mornings is part of several shake-ups at the network, which is now operating under new Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss. She and CBS owner David Ellison have been aiming at appealing to a more conservative audience following the FCC-approved formation of parent company Paramount Skydance. That has resulted in dozens of layoffs and several show cancellations.
“CBS Mornings” anchors Tony Dokoupil, Gayle King, and Nate Burleson CBS Photo Archive/CBS via Getty Images
On Wednesday, Weiss, 41, ended CBS Saturday Morning, and fired co-hosts Michelle Miller and Dana Jacobson along with executive producer Brian Applegate.
Weiss also canceled the streaming shows CBS Evening News Plus and CBS Mornings Plus.
Ellison, the 42-year-old son of billionaire Larry Ellison, explained the moves in a memo to staff.
“In some areas, we are addressing redundancies that have emerged across the organization,” Ellison wrote, per The New York Post. “In others, we are phasing out roles that are no longer aligned with our evolving priorities and the new structure designed to strengthen our focus on growth. Ultimately, these steps are necessary to position Paramount for long-term success.”
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