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Gayle King responded to a fan question on Watch What Happens Live about whether she was leaving CBS Mornings amid rumors that she may depart as co-host next year
She confirmed on the show that her contract with CBS Mornings ends in May 2026
King previously told TMZ in late October that she was not aware of any changes to her show or contract
Gayle Kingis once again speaking out amid rumors that she willdepart as co-host ofCBS Morningsnext year.
On Wednesday, Nov. 12, while appearing onWatch What Happens Live, hostAndy Cohenread a viewer question asking King, 70, whether she was leaving CBS.
"What have you heard?" the media personality quipped before echoing previous statements she's made in the past. "All I can say is, all, all I can say is I love my job. I hear one thing inside the building and hear something else outside of the building."
"So, I'm like, you know, all will be revealed," she continued. "All will be revealed."
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King also noted that she "was not going to negotiate" anything about her CBS deal "in the media." She then told Cohen, 57, that "I'm not going to do it even to you."
The late night TV host responded with "that's fine" before asking her to confirm whether her "deal" with CBS was "up in May" 2026. "Well, that is true," said theCBS Morningshost, before jokingly adding to Cohen, "Do you need assistant?"
Tiffany Haddish, who was also a guest on the show, chimed in, "Yeah, we should do a show together… man-hunting or something."
King previously toldTMZin late October that she was not aware of any changes to her show or contract, despite the recent flurry of layoffs and high-profile departures at CBS.
"What I'm hearing in the building is not what I'm reading in the press," she told TMZ, referencing a report fromVarietyon Thursday, Oct. 30 that suggested she would part ways with the morning show but could continue producing her own programming for CBS.
In response, the broadcaster said she has been told by CBS News executives that they appreciate the job she is doing and want her to stay at the network, claiming she has "no idea" if the new management intends to shake things up when her contract ends in May 2026.
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"I like the job and the people that I work with," said King. "I don't know what to tell you."
In a statement in response to theVarietyreport, a CBS News spokesperson echoed King's comments, saying, "There have been no discussions with Gayle about her contract that runs through May 2026."
"She's a truly valued part of CBS and we look forward to engaging with her about the future," the spokesperson added.
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