Overview
- Dickerson announced on Instagram that he will depart after 16 years at CBS, thanking colleagues and not stating a reason for leaving.
- CBS News president Tom Cibrowski said Dickerson will co-anchor CBS Evening News until the holidays and that a replacement has not been announced.
- The exit is the first high-profile talent departure since Bari Weiss became editor-in-chief, with reporting describing a broader realignment and expected layoffs.
- CBS Evening News has remained in third place despite a dual-anchor reboot with Maurice DuBois, and outlets report Weiss is exploring changes, including interest in Fox News’ Bret Baier who is under contract through 2028.
- Dickerson previously questioned Paramount’s $16 million settlement with President Trump over a 60 Minutes interview, a decision that, along with standards leadership departures and a new ombudsman, fueled newsroom concerns about editorial independence.