Gayle King Signs New ‘CBS Mornings’ Contract

Stories started to floor in late 2025 that journalist and “CBS Mornings” host Gayle King would possibly quickly be out of a job. She rapidly shot down the stories, however many continued to take a position about her future with the community as her contract was set to run out in Spring 2026. Now, after a number of months, CBS has confirmed that King will stay with the community, which she joined in 2011. She has since remarked on the replace. 

Deadline confirmed on March 4 that King had signed a brand new take care of the now Paramount-owned CBS. At present, the phrases of the brand new settlement are unknown, however it has been hinted at that her deal will embody different initiatives moreover “CBS Mornings.” The host stated in a press release, “Rumors of my demise had been inaccurate and vastly exaggerated. CBS Information is my longtime dwelling, and I’m dedicated to our mission. I’m enthusiastic about persevering with at CBS Mornings.”

King continued, “As all the time, I’m open to new adventures right here and able to go. It took a minute, however we bought there.  And now that we’re right here, I’m all in.”

It is also price noting that King’s “CBS Morning” co-host, Nate Burleson, can even proceed with this system after becoming a member of in 2021. Notably, the present nonetheless has an open seat as Tony Dokoupil beforehand departed to host CBS Night Information.

Bari Weiss joined CBS Information in October 2025 because the editor-in-chief. Her tenure adopted Paramount’s acquisition of the community. She stated of King remaining with the community and “CBS Mornings,” “There is just one Gayle King. We’re so proud that she’ll proceed to name CBS dwelling. We’re thrilled to have her on within the morning—and equally excited to work along with her on new, enterprising initiatives that deliver her abilities to new audiences.”

Tom Cibrowski, who’s the president and govt editor of CBS Information, acknowledged, “Gayle and Nate Burleson are implausible companions on the present, and morning TV is extra vibrant than ever.  We’re  excited to proceed to evolve CBS Morningsand can’t anticipate what’s to return.”

Following the information that King would stay at “CBS Mornings,” many social media customers shared their takes. Some had been pleased she’d stay on the present whereas others questioned why she would stay with the community following a few of its controversial modifications, together with the addition of Weiss.

One individual wrote on X, “Queen Gayle isn’t going anyplace! Morning TV nonetheless wants her voice.” Another person questioned, “How anybody can work for that fool that has destroyed CBS is past me. It is not like Ms. King wants the cash.” A distinct social media person acknowledged, “She’s gross if she stays on the new CBS.”

One other X person stated, “Clearly she caved to @bariweiss .. she’ll be reporting from Tehran if they’ve their method.” Lastly, one other individual wrote, “No shock that Gayle would promote her soul. Now let’s see how she ‘modifications her views’ all on her personal about Trump.”

There have been many unpopular modifications made to CBS Information below the management of the lately appointed Weiss. Selection printed a report on the goings-on on the information division, primarily based on interviews with 10 folks aware of the scenario. Among the many issues they stated was that Weiss not felt that King’s $15 million wage was possible.

On the time, the outlet reported that King was contemplating different choices on the information division social gathering resulting from the potential for a paycut. After all, it is unclear if King’s pay was decreased upon signing a brand new contract to stay with CBS.