Overview
- Kelly said the report was false and stated she has zero desire to leave her SiriusXM show for any broadcast or cable network.
- Journalist Bernie Goldberg floated the claim on his No BS Zone podcast, which outlets including Mediaite relayed before Kelly’s denial.
- Following her response, Goldberg’s Substack added an editor’s note acknowledging that the meeting he was told about did not occur.
- No evidence has emerged that CBS approached or hired Kelly, and the coverage offers no confirmation of any formal talks.
- The episode unfolded as Ellison’s CBS faces staff criticism and political scrutiny over moves such as appointing Kenneth Weinstein as ombudsman and exploring a purchase of The Free Press.