Gayle King leaving 'CBS Mornings' reports shut down by network

CBS is setting the record straight about Gayle King’s future at the network.

After Variety reported that the 70-year-old CBS Mornings anchor would leave her post when her contract expires in May 2026, the network issued a firm clarification.

“There have been no discussions with Gayle about her contract that runs through May 2026,” a CBS News spokesperson said in a statement via People magazine on October 30.

“She’s a truly valued part of CBS and we look forward to engaging with her about the future,” the spokesperson added.

Variety’s report claimed King could step into a “different role” or even produce her own programming at CBS, but the network insists no such talks have taken place.

King, who joined CBS Mornings in 2011, has co-anchored through multiple lineup changes over her 14-year tenure. She currently sits alongside Tony Dokoupil and Nate Burleson.

Rumours of her exit surfaced amid major shakeups at CBS following Skydance Media’s $8 billion acquisition of Paramount in August. The company has since announced sweeping layoffs, a leadership overhaul, and the upcoming end of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in May 2026.

For now, though, CBS says Gayle King isn’t going anywhere.