Reports have confirmed the exit of longtime anchor Gayle King.

The star is expected to step down from her anchor role on the hit show CBS Mornings when her contract ends in May of 2026.

The news comes amid serious questioning of her role amid a broad overhaul at CBS News under the new leadership and changing strategy. Sources shared that the network might be looking to move King into a production role with her own programming.

CBS replied to the speculations and confirmed that, so far, no discussions had been made with Gayle linked to her contract. They called her a truly valuable person and look forward to engaging with her about the future.

King has been with the CBS morning franchise news since 2011. She’s been the lead anchor for the show since 2021’s rebranding to CBS Mornings. Meanwhile, the network added that it’s currently going through some serious budget cuts. There are some staff shakeups and strategic repositioning as well under the latest parent firm.

Some reports suggest her high salary and the show’s struggles in viewer ratings have increased pressure on her role. At the moment, nothing is finalized, insiders claim. But while her exit is certainly anticipated, her broader future with the network remains open.