Is Gayle King Leaving ‘CBS Mornings’ Amid the Recent Overhaul?

CBS Mornings might be losing a familiar face as Gayle King is expected to depart as anchor of the morning program next year. According to Variety, King, who has been part of the morning news show since 2012, may be a casualty of the recent CBS shake-up as her current contract is set to expire in May 2026. The outlet spoke with four people familiar with the situation. The network denied the reports in a statement to the outlet: “There have been no discussions with Gayle about her contract that runs through May 2026. She’s a truly valued part of CBS, and we look forward to engaging with her about the future.