CBS News today announced that Gayle King has signed a new multi-year agreement with the network, extending her tenure as co-anchor of CBS Mornings and reaffirming her longstanding role as one of the most trusted voices in broadcast journalism. The news comes after Variety reported in October 2025 that King was expected to leave the show and the network after her contract was set to expire in May.
King, who has been a cornerstone of CBS News’ morning programming, will continue to co-anchor CBS Mornings while contributing to major network news events, special reports, and in-depth interviews across CBS platforms.
Throughout her tenure, King has led headline-making interviews with global leaders, cultural icons, and newsmakers at the center of national conversations. Her thoughtful approach and commitment to meaningful storytelling have helped shape CBS Mornings into a destination for in-depth reporting and engaging dialogue.
“Rumors of my demise were inaccurate and greatly exaggerated,” said King 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.”
“There is only one Gayle King,” said Bari Weiss, the 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.”