Gayle King Inks New Deal to Remain at CBS News

The veteran anchor will continue co-hosting 'CBS Mornings' amid network changes.

Mar. 4, 2026 at 5:03pm

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Gayle King, the co-host of 'CBS Mornings,' has signed a new deal to remain at CBS News. The terms of the contract were not immediately disclosed, but King's previous deal was worth between $13 million and $15 million annually. The move comes as CBS News is expected to undergo layoffs and a broader overhaul under the leadership of new editor-in-chief Bari Weiss.

Why it matters

Gayle King's decision to stay at CBS News provides some stability for the network during a period of transition. Her morning show has struggled in the ratings, trailing rivals 'Today' and 'Good Morning America,' but she remains a high-profile anchor for the network.

The details

King's current contract was set to expire at the end of May 2026. While the details of her new deal were not released, King typically signs one-year agreements. It's unclear if she took a pay cut, as her previous salary had been a point of contention given the ratings performance of 'CBS Mornings.' The network did not respond to requests for comment.

  • King's current contract was set to expire at the end of May 2026.
  • In January 2026, King's co-host Tony Dokoupil was elevated to anchor of the network's 'Evening News' program.

The players

Gayle King

The co-host of 'CBS Mornings' who has signed a new deal to remain at CBS News.

Bari Weiss

The CBS News editor-in-chief who is expected to oversee a broader overhaul of the network in the coming weeks.

Tony Dokoupil

King's co-host on 'CBS Mornings' who was recently elevated to anchor of the network's 'Evening News' program.

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What they’re saying

“Rumors of my demise were inaccurate and greatly exaggerated. 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.”

— Gayle King

“There is only one Gayle King. 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.”

— Bari Weiss, CBS News editor-in-chief

What’s next

CBS News is expected to undergo broader changes and potential layoffs in the coming weeks under the leadership of new editor-in-chief Bari Weiss.

The takeaway

Gayle King's decision to remain at CBS News provides some stability for the network during a period of transition, though her morning show has struggled in the ratings. Her continued presence as a high-profile anchor is seen as important as CBS News undergoes a broader overhaul.