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Norah O'Donnell to Guest Host 'CBS Mornings' Next Week
Appearance sparks speculation of a possible return to the morning show
Feb. 19, 2026 at 6:23pm
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Norah O'Donnell, the former co-host of 'CBS This Morning', is set to guest host 'CBS Mornings' next week, sparking rumors that she may be poised for a return to the struggling morning program. According to sources, network executives including CBS editor-in-chief Bari Weiss have asked O'Donnell to fill in as host from Monday through Wednesday, despite her busy book tour schedule.
Why it matters
O'Donnell's return to 'CBS Mornings', even if temporary, is seen as a potential test to gauge her chemistry with current co-hosts Gayle King and Nate Burleson. The network is looking to overhaul the program, which has experienced steady ratings declines in recent years, and O'Donnell's past success as a co-host could make her a candidate to permanently rejoin the show.
The details
O'Donnell, who previously co-hosted 'CBS This Morning' with King and the now-fired Charlie Rose, will be in the Northeast for her book tour next week. Sources say network executives, including CBS editor-in-chief Bari Weiss, have asked O'Donnell to fill in as host for three days, despite her busy promotional schedule. While a source close to CBS downplayed the idea of O'Donnell returning as a permanent co-host, others speculate the network could be testing her chemistry with King and Burleson as part of a broader effort to revamp the struggling morning show.
- O'Donnell will host 'CBS Mornings' on Monday, February 24, 2026 through Wednesday, February 26, 2026.
The players
Norah O'Donnell
A former co-host of 'CBS This Morning' who is now a special correspondent and contributor to '60 Minutes'.
Gayle King
The current co-host of 'CBS Mornings' alongside Nate Burleson.
Bari Weiss
The editor-in-chief of CBS News who is overseeing efforts to revamp the 'CBS Mornings' program.
Nate Burleson
The current co-host of 'CBS Mornings' alongside Gayle King.
Tom Cibrowski
The president of CBS News who is working with Bari Weiss to improve the ratings and format of 'CBS Mornings'.
What they’re saying
“If you are going to promote a book, you could do segments on it, you don't have to have them co-host.”
— A CBS source
“Is this a shot across the bow?”
— A CBS insider
“They're definitely going to make some big changes on 'CBS Mornings'. There are a lot of moving parts and they're trying to figure it out.”
— A source
“Norah's career is being resurrected under Bari Weiss.”
— An insider
“Norah would likely welcome the move back to any anchor chair at the network.”
— An insider
What’s next
The network will be closely watching O'Donnell's performance during her three-day stint as a guest host on 'CBS Mornings' to gauge whether she could be a good fit to permanently rejoin the show.
The takeaway
The potential return of Norah O'Donnell to 'CBS Mornings' highlights the network's efforts to revamp its struggling morning program, which has seen steady ratings declines in recent years. O'Donnell's past success as a co-host could make her a leading candidate, but the network will need to carefully weigh the chemistry between her, Gayle King, and Nate Burleson as it looks to chart a new course for the show.
