Overview
- King shared an Instagram selfie saying she and Watters were unexpectedly seated together for more than four hours and that a good time was had by all.
- Watters acknowledged the encounter on his Fox program, calling King cool during the flight.
- Responses to King’s post ranged from praise for unity to sharp criticism from progressive followers who objected to her friendly tone toward Watters.
- Coverage noted their 2019 on-air moment when Watters mistakenly referred to King as Robin Roberts, for which he later apologized.
- Some commentary linked the timing to leadership changes at CBS under Bari Weiss and circulated speculation about King’s contract, with no official changes to either host’s role reported.