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CBS Mornings is on pace for its worst June ever, with Nielsen showing about 1.7 million total viewers and 275,000 in the 25–54 demo, a drop tied to fallout from Bari Weiss’s overhaul and the Scott Pelley firing; insiders say the decline predates Weiss, though a brief uptick occurred during Elisabeth Hasselbeck’s guest-host stint as CBS searches for a permanent third host.
Former The View host Elisabeth Hasselbeck is guest-hosting CBS Mornings this week (Mon–Wed, 8 a.m.), focusing on culture/entertainment segments rather than hard news as CBS tests rotating co-hosts to boost lagging ratings; her appearance follows a long public back-and-forth with Megyn Kelly and marks her return to a high-profile morning slot amid ongoing turnover in CBS News leadership.
Elisabeth Hasselbeck, a former The View and Fox & Friends co-host, will guest-host CBS Mornings next week as part of CBS News’ effort to overhaul the show with a series of try-outs. She is slated to appear Monday through Wednesday and won’t participate in hard-news or politics segments, likely appearing in Talk of the Table and entertainment/parenting discussions. Other guest hosts are expected this summer, including Eva Pilgrim, with Norah O’Donnell appearing midweek. The move comes as CBS Mornings has been losing viewers to Today and GMA, prompting leadership under CBS News chief Tom Cibrowski to seek fresh perspectives.
New CBS News chief Bari Weiss is planning a summer overhaul of the division, targeting major shifts to 60 Minutes and CBS Mornings and expanding digital initiatives as she pushes a strategy to grow beyond traditional linear TV. The timing comes as Paramount weighs a merger with Warner Bros. Discovery that could reshape leadership and how CNN fits into the portfolio, with reports of potential departures at 60 Minutes and a refreshed on-air lineup for CBS Mornings. Paramount says Weiss has full editorial support, though discussions about her mandate hint at broader reorganizations. Changes are expected through the summer ahead of the fall season, with Weiss emphasizing podcasts and digital distribution to reach new audiences while balancing the legacy broadcast operation.
Lizzo says she will not settle the ongoing sexual harassment lawsuit brought by her former backup dancers, calling a settlement an easy out and insisting the truth will emerge. She addressed the allegations on CBS Mornings with Gayle King, noting that the rest of the claims have been dismissed and emphasizing her innocence, while she gears up for a new album release (Bitch) on June 5.
Gayle King has renewed her contract with CBS News and will stay on as host of CBS Mornings, a move that stabilizes the show amid ratings and ad-revenue pressures while CBS weighs broader opportunities across its media properties under Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance.
Gayle King signed a new deal to remain on CBS Mornings and expand her role across CBS News, providing stability amid leadership reshaping at the network; her prior contract was set to end in May and she's committed to continuing at CBS Mornings.
Gayle King has renewed her CBS News contract to remain co-host of CBS Mornings, dispelling rumors of her exit amid CBS News leadership changes and broader industry realignments involving Paramount's deal with Warner Bros. Discovery and potential CNN-CBS News implications.
Karamo Brown canceled his CBS Mornings appearance to promote Netflix’s Queer Eye final season, saying via his assistant that he’s protecting his mental health from bullying; Gayle King read the note, and the Queer Eye cast—Tan France, Jonathan Van Ness, Antoni Porowski, and Jeremiah Brent—expressed support and emphasized the importance of centering self-care as the group reflects on a decade together and the show’s ending after 10 seasons.
Karamo Brown skipped the Queer Eye cast’s CBS Mornings promo to focus on his mental health, with his assistant later informing NBC’s Today that he has felt mentally and emotionally abused for years. His co-stars expressed surprise but supported him as the final season promos proceed, and Brown shared a video thanking fans and explaining he’s staying home to protect his peace.
Gayle King has responded to reports suggesting she might leave CBS Mornings, stating that her colleagues and the network want her to stay and denying any discussions about her departure, despite speculation and industry changes.
CBS News is experiencing instability amid rumors that Gayle King may leave 'CBS Mornings' next year, with management trying to downplay the speculation while navigating corporate changes, layoffs, and leadership shifts under new CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss.
There are reports suggesting that Gayle King may be leaving CBS Mornings, indicating a possible exit from CBS News, though no official confirmation has been provided.
Gayle King is expected to leave her role as CBS Mornings anchor in May as her contract expires, with potential for a new role within CBS News amid a broader network overhaul under new ownership, which includes significant staff changes and strategic shifts in programming.
Gayle King is expected to leave her role as CBS Mornings anchor next year amid a major CBS News restructuring under new ownership, with potential for a different role or programming at CBS, as the network undergoes significant staff and strategic changes.