Gayle King Expected to Leave CBS Mornings

Multiple outlets report Gayle King is expected to step down as co-anchor of CBS Mornings when her contract expires in May 2026, though she may remain with CBS News in a different role or produce her own programming. CBS News pushed back on those reports, saying “there have been no discussions with Gayle about her contract that runs through May 2026” and that she is “a truly valued part of CBS.” Insiders say potential arrangements could mirror Norah O’Donnell’s shift to a senior correspondent/producer-type role, but multiple reports stress nothing is finalized and negotiations have not occurred. The reports come amid a broader Paramount–Skydance overhaul of CBS that has included the appointment of Bari Weiss as editor in chief, large layoffs and anchor departures such as John Dickerson. The overhaul also reportedly includes the planned end of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert; King remains on air under her current contract while discussions about her future reportedly loom.