*Gayle King has secured a brand new settlement with CBS that dramatically reduces each her workload and compensation, based on sources near the state of affairs.
In response to RadarOnline, the 71-year-old broadcast veteran will now earn roughly $10 million yearly, down from her earlier $15 million wage, whereas transitioning to a part-time place at “CBS Good Morning.”
Community insiders revealed to Hollywood journalist Rob Shuter, writing on Substack, that King actively formed the phrases of her new association. “Gayle referred to as the pictures,” one supply mentioned. “She knew precisely what she needed – much less work, much less stress, however nonetheless the highlight.” A distinct supply steered the timing aligned with CBS’s monetary wants, stating: “CBS loves her, however in addition they wanted to make changes.” The supply added, “This was an ideal compromise. She retains her profile, they minimize prices, everybody wins.”
Below the revised phrases, King will think about particular assignments reasonably than every day anchoring duties. “She didn’t simply take a pay minimize. She traded hours, conferences, and every day grind for the liberty to do particular segments and interviews she truly needs to do,” one supply defined. One other insider characterised the association in another way: “She’s mainly transferring right into a ‘particular initiatives’ function. She will nonetheless headline large interviews, nonetheless be a face for the community, however she gained’t be chained to a morning present desk 5 days per week.”
A CBS govt defended the result as mutually helpful: “It’s a win-win. Gayle retains her status, CBS retains a marquee title, and the viewers don’t lose her presence fully.”
The restructured deal arrives as King’s contract is about to run out in Could; hypothesis had swirled about whether or not she would depart the community fully amid the management modifications.
King publicly addressed departure rumors in October 2025, stating: “All I can say is that this: From what I’m being instructed inside this constructing … all I’ve been instructed by everyone on this constructing is that they need me right here. They just like the job I’m doing. I just like the job I’m doing!”
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