EXCLUSIVE: CBS MORNING SHAKE-UP LOOMS — “GAYLE IS NOT SAFE,” SOURCES SAY
Cost cuts, collapsing ratings, and anchor auditions fuel panic behind the scenes
The knives are out at CBS — and no one is safe, not even Queen Gayle.
Amid a brutal cost-cutting campaign and ratings freefall, “CBS Mornings” is on the brink of a major shake-up, insiders tell #ShuterScoop — and co-anchor Gayle King’s future is very much in question.
“It’s all falling apart,” one senior network insider spills. “They’re not just changing studios — they’re changing the show. And yes, they’re considering new anchors.”
The struggling morning show — currently helmed by Gayle King, Nate Burleson, and Tony Dokoupil — just posted its lowest ratings since relaunching in 2021, dipping below 1.87 million viewers.
In response, CBS is pulling the plug on its lavish Times Square studio, returning the show to a cramped, outdated space at the CBS Broadcast Center on West 57th Street.
“It’s all about saving money,” a source admits. “But this isn’t just about real estate. They’re quietly reevaluating everything — talent included.”
Insiders say new names are already being floated behind closed doors. Rising stars within CBS, daytime crossovers, even outside hires — all options are on the table as the network preps for a reinvention.
And while Gayle has long been seen as untouchable, that may be changing.
“She’s expensive, and her contract is up soon,” says a CBS veteran. “It’s a business. And if they think someone younger, cheaper, and more viral can bring viewers back — they’ll make the call.”
Fueling the uncertainty? Network CEO Wendy McMahon’s own job is hanging by a thread as Paramount Global rushes to cut $500 million ahead of a possible merger with Skydance Media.
Bottom line? “CBS Mornings” isn’t just changing locations — it may be changing faces, too. And in a network built on loyalty and legacy, that’s got everyone rattled.
#ShuterScoop