In the wake of CBS’s cancellation ofThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert, President Donald Trump celebrated the TV series’s conclusion, and a few weeks later, he called out one of the network’s other acclaimed hosts. CBS’s decision toend Stephen Colbert’s late-night talk showwas a surprise, to say the least. But Trump was quick to rejoice at the news.
Now, Trump is conveying his wishes for another talk show host’s cancellation. A recent report from theNew York Postclaims thatCBS Morningsco-host Gayle King’s future at CBS is up in the air.In response, Trump jumped on his social media platform,Truth Social, to express his feelings about King possibly leaving the network. Check out Trump’s full quote below:
“Gayle King’s career is over. She should have stayed with her belief in TRUMP. She never had the courage to do so. No talent, no ratings, no strength!!!”
What This Means For Gayle King’s Future At CBS Mornings
King Isn’t Out Yet
TheNew York Post’s article states thatKing, who has co-hostedCBS Morningsfor more than 13 years,might be on her way out the network’s door. The morning talk show’s ratings are reportedly dropping, resulting in CBS executives facing a dilemma about what to do with King and her “woke” TV series. This, combined with Trump’s response, spells danger for King.
The status of King andCBS Morningsis unknown,as of the writing of this article. However, givenThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert’s shock cancellation, the odds aren’t in King’s favor. Since nothing is official and King has quite the history with CBS, though, no one should count her out. Only time will tell what the future holds forCBS Mornings.
Our Take On Donald Trump’s Comments
Talk Shows Are In More Danger Than Ever Before
Despite Trump’s comments that King’s career is “over,” nothing has been confirmed. However, many wereconfused by CBS’s cancellation ofThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert, meaning they didn’t see it coming. So, anything is possible. In fact, Colbert’s late-night talk TV show ending indicates that more of his kind (especially those that air on CBS, likeCBS Mornings) might be following suit.
Some believe thatColbert’s cancellation is a terrifying omenfor talk shows. Ratings aren’t as positive as they were in the past. Meanwhile, controversies (like the lawsuit between60 Minutesand Trump) aren’t helping matters. So,King’s career, among others, might be in danger.At this time, though,The Late Show with Stephen Colbertis the only notable talk show that is ending.
New episodes ofCBS Mornings, hosted by Gayle King, Nate Burleson, and Tony Dokoupil, air for two hours on weekdays, from 7 am ET to 9 am ET, on CBS.
