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Gayle King Vows to 'Stay Out of the Drama' as CBS Names Tony Dokoupil Evening News Anchor

Her remarks come as the co-host departs the morning lineup next month, triggering a pending reshuffle of CBS Mornings.

Overview

  • King said she will keep working and avoid internal disputes, acknowledging there is “some drama” at the network.
  • She noted Dokoupil’s promotion will bring changes to CBS Mornings and said she is happy for her co-host.
  • CBS confirmed Dokoupil will leave the morning show in January to anchor the CBS Evening News.
  • King said she has been told internally that the network wants her to stay, while a CBS spokesperson previously said there have been no contract talks ahead of her May 2026 expiration.
  • Bari Weiss, installed as editor-in-chief after the ParamountSkydance merger, has begun staffing moves that include hiring ABC NewsMatt Gutman and elevating Dokoupil.