Overview
- King said she is staying out of internal tensions and has been told by colleagues inside CBS that they want her to remain on CBS Mornings.
- She noted that Dokoupil’s promotion will bring changes to the morning show and said she is very happy for him.
- The remarks came in a pre-taped interview for Sherri, set to air Friday, where she addressed rumors about her future at the network.
- Bari Weiss, hired after Paramount’s merger with Skydance, has begun reshaping CBS News by recruiting ABC’s Matt Gutman and elevating Dokoupil.
- Variety previously reported that King could step down when her contract ends in May 2026, a scenario that has not been confirmed.