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Daily Mail
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Gayle King could lose lucrative CBS News gig within months as embattled network faces ratings freefall
Longtime CBS News anchor Gayle King may soon be out of a job as her embattled network faces plummeting ratings amid its $8.4 billion merger with Skydance. King's one-year contract is due to end in September, and the 70-year-old star will likely face a difficult time trying to renew her contract, insiders told the New York Post. The network sources said her salary - which is believed to be more than $10 million - is just too high to justify CBS Morning's tanking ratings. The large sum had already been trimmed last year from $13 million when she inked a new one-year deal. But getting another one-year deal would be a 'miracle' as CBS News tries to cut its costs, one insider explained. 'This could be Gayle's last year,' another added. The insiders also noted that King does not have much bargaining leverage. Even if the legendary anchor opts for another pay cut, they said, it would likely be even steeper than last year's as the news division's ratings plummet and King continues to face backlash for her trip to space. Some 3.9 million viewers tuned into the space spectacle on the morning of April 14, new Nielsen numbers show. NBC's Today, meanwhile, managed 2.489 million total viewers on average in the same week - while Good Morning America at ABC averaged 2.655 million. But CBS Mornings - which King co-hosts with Tony Dokoupil and Nate Burleson - quickly dropped back to third place - in both total viewers and the hallowed 25-54 demo. Its total viewership has now sunk below 2 million total viewers - trailing NBC's Today Show, which had 2.6 million viewers in the week of May 5, and ABC's Good Morning America, which garnered 2.7 million viewers. As one insider said, 'Skydance is definitely not going to keep her with those numbers.' Yet others expressed their doubts about King leaving, saying the network is trying to stem its losses. It has already suffered a blow when former 60 Minutes boss Bill Owens announced his resignation - and on Monday, CBS News CEO Wendy McMahon said she is quitting the network. That leaves the number two executive, CBS News President Tom Cibrowski, in charge. 'Tom doesn't have enough hands to plug the holes in the dam,' said one insider, who noted that losing King would be a major shakeup for CBS' morning program - and would just be another problem Cibrowski would have to solve. Meanwhile, Paramount - the network's parent company - is already expected to kick off another round of layoffs as part of its efforts to slash $500 million as soon as next month in preparation for the merger with Skydance. Assuming that deal goes through, the new management from Skydance is also expected to continue the cost-cutting efforts at the network. 'The first year of the merger will just be consolidation,' another source said, while an insider close to Skydance emphasized that 'No one has given any thought to Gayle King's contract, as there are clearly other priorities to tackle.' In fact, executives at the embattled news network are also trying to settle President Donald Trump's $20 billion lawsuit. The president has claimed that a 60 Minutes segment featuring Kamala Harris ahead of the 2020 presidential election was deceptively edited. CBS News has maintained that the then-vice president simply gave a lengthy answer, which was then cut down due to time constraints. But Shari Redstone, the heiress of Paramount Global, is seeking to settle the suit in an effort to get the merger approved by Trump's Federal Communications Commission - which is also investigating whether the interview violated 'news distortion' rules. The FCC has already said it will not approve the deal until a settlement between CBS News and Trump is reached. It also reminded Paramount executives that it may not approve the merger if its investigation finds CBS staffers engaged in bias by 'deceptively' editing the 60 Minutes interview, to the point it could constitute 'distortion.'
Daily Mail
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Gayle King could leave lucrative CBS News gig within months as embattled network faces ratings freefall
Longtime CBS News anchor Gayle King may soon be out of a job as the embattled network faces plummeting ratings amid its $8.4 billion merger with Skydance. King's one-year contract is due to end in September, and the 70-year-old star will likely face a difficult time trying to renew her contract, insiders told the New York Post. They said her salary - which is believed to be more than $10 million - is just too high to justify CBS Morning's tanking ratings. It had already been trimmed last year from $13 million when she inked a new one-year deal. But getting another one-year deal would be a 'miracle' as CBS News tries to cut its costs, one insider explained. 'This could be Gayle's last year,' another added. They noted that King does not have much bargaining leverage - and while the legendary anchor could opt to take another pay cut, it would likely be even steeper than last year's as the news division's ratings continue to sink and King continues to face backlash for her quick trip to space. Some 3.9 million viewers tuned into the spectacle the morning of April 14, new Nielsen numbers show. NBC's Today, meanwhile, managed 2.489 million total viewers on average in the same week - while Good Morning America at ABC averaged 2.655 million. But CBS Mornings - which King co-hosts with Tony Dokoupil and Nate Burleson - quickly dropped back to third place - in both total viewers and the hallowed 25-54 demo. Its total viewership has now sunk below 2 million total viewers - trailing NBC's Today Show, which had 2.6 million viewers in the week of May 5, and ABC's Good Morning America, which garnered 2.7 million viewers. As one insider said, 'Skydance is definitely not going to keep her with those numbers.' Yet others expressed their doubts about King leaving, saying the network is trying to stem its losses. It has already suffered a blow when former 60 Minutes boss Bill Owens announced his resignation - and on Monday, CBS News CEO Wendy McMahon said she is quitting the network. That leaves the number two executive, CBS News President Tom Cibrowski, in charge. 'Tom doesn't have enough hands to plug the holes in the dam,' said one insider, who noted that losing King would be a major shakeup for CBS' morning program - and would just be another problem Cibrowski would have to solve. Meanwhile, Paramount - the network's parent company - is already expected to kick off another round of layoffs as part of its efforts to slash $500 million as soon as next month in preparation for the merger with Skydance. Assuming that deal goes through, the new management from Skydance is also expected to continue the cost-cutting efforts at the network. 'The first year of the merger will just be consolidation,' another source said, while an insider close to Skydance emphasized that 'No one has given any thought to Gayle King's contract, as there are clearly other priorities to tackle.' In fact, executives at the embattled news network are also trying to settle President Donald Trump's $20 billion lawsuit. The president has claimed that a 60 Minutes segment featuring Kamala Harris ahead of the 2020 presidential election was deceptively edited. CBS News has maintained that the then-vice president simply gave a lengthy answer, which was then cut down due to time constraints. But Shari Redstone, the heiress of Paramount Global, is seeking to settle the suit in an effort to get the merger approved by Trump's Federal Communications Commission - which is also investigating whether the interview violated 'news distortion' rules. The FCC has already said it will not approve the deal until a settlement between CBS News and Trump is reached. It also reminded Paramount executives that it may not approve the merger if its investigation finds CBS staffers engaged in bias by 'deceptively' editing the 60 Minutes interview, to the point it could constitute 'distortion.'
CBS News
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
"Never Too Late": Nate Burleson faces his fear of sharks in cage-free dive
"Never Too Late": Nate Burleson dives into open water with a shark encounter Miles off the coast of Oahu's North Shore, the choppy crystal-blue Pacific waters are home to one of nature's most misunderstood predators — the Galapagos shark. "CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson recently joined the watermen of Island View Hawaii to confront his lifelong fear of sharks, swimming cage-free among these majestic creatures as part of "CBS Mornings" "Never Too Late" series showcasing new experiences. "They are so majestic, powerful. Unbelievable man. I can't believe I did that," Burleson said moments after emerging from the water. "I don't even know what I was expecting, but I wasn't expecting that." The expedition, which followed Burleson's previous fear-conquering skydive with the U.S. Army, brought him face-to-face with nine Galapagos sharks — creatures that can grow to more than 10 feet long with 14 rows of serrated teeth. Dr. Andrew Rossiter, director of the Waikiki Aquarium in Honolulu, said that while sharks are indeed predators, humans are not their natural prey. "I've literally seen hundreds and hundreds of sharks while I've been diving," Rossiter said. "Not so much scared, but I've always been in awe of them, because I know what they could do, potentially." Burleson's mother was less enthusiastic about her son's adventure when he called to inform her. "Oh I don't feel good about that at all," she told him. "You're serious, Nathaniel? I don't trust you. I don't trust the sharks and I don't trust the water! Period!" Despite his mother's concerns, Burleson found unexpected peace once in the water. "I felt comfortable around them," he reflected. "The way they circle around, and like peep you out... and if you look at them and you're like 'what's up fam?' They will just cruise on by. It's amazing." The experience changed his perspective, fostered in part by 1975's blockbuster "Jaws," which altered how generations view ocean predators. "There was a mutual respect," Burleson said. Our "CBS Mornings" series Never Too Late highlights stories of people conquering new challenges or embracing a second chapter at any age in life. Watch the 6-week run, showcasing "CBS Mornings" anchors and correspondents achieving their dreams — both big and small. Share your own Never Too Late story here for a chance to get featured on the show.
USA Today
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Peter Schrager gets sweet GMFB goodbyes from Nate Burleson, Melissa Etheridge and more
Peter Schrager gets sweet GMFB goodbyes from Nate Burleson, Melissa Etheridge and more It's a sad day on Good Morning Football, with Peter Schrager announcing that his final day on the NFL Network was Monday as reports swirl that he's talking to ESPN about a new j ob. Schrager has gotten so many wonderful goodbyes on Monday's show, including some surprises: Melissa Etheridge delivered a sweet video speech, as did Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay. And then? Former colleague Jason McCourty jumped on to the set, followed by ... Nate Burleson! Who I guess wasn't on CBS Mornings on Monday and was instead there for Schrager. This is all wonderful. Check out the goodbyes, and we'll keep adding to them as the morning goes on: Jason McCourty and Nate Burleson surprise Peter Schrager Sean McVay says goodbye A surprise video from Melissa Etheridge The NFL Network insiders pay tribute More to come ...
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Super Bowl LIX slimelights 'NFL Slimetime'
Nate Burleson and Young Dylan break down the highlights from Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs during the 2024 NFL season.
