Beloved TV mainstay Gayle King isn’t going anywhere — she’s officially staying put at CBS Mornings.
On Wednesday, March 4, Variety reported that King has signed a new deal with CBS, securing her spot at the network for the foreseeable future. The update comes months after Variety previously reported in October 2025 that she was expected to step away from the morning show once her contract expired in May.
At the time, insiders familiar with the talks suggested King might exit the show but remain with CBS in another role, possibly through a production deal. Since then, conversations reportedly evolved, with options ranging from a special correspondent position to wrapping up with one final year as host.
However, the Wall Street Journal confirmed Wednesday that King locked in a new agreement. “Rumors of my demise were inaccurate and greatly exaggerated,” King said in a statement.
“CBS News is my longtime home, and I am committed to our mission. I’m excited about continuing at ‘CBS Mornings.’ As always, I’m open to new adventures here and ready to go. It took a minute, but we got there. And now that we are here, I am all in.”
King has been a fixture at CBS for more than 13 years, interviewing high-profile names like Barack Obama and Oprah Winfrey — her longtime best friend.
“There is only one Gayle King,” said Bari Weiss, editor in chief of CBS News, in a statement. “We’re so proud that she’ll continue to call CBS home. We’re thrilled to have her on in the morning—and equally excited to work with her on new, enterprising projects that bring her talents to new audiences.”
