Gayle King signs new deal with CBS News

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Gayle King, the most high-profile star at CBS News, has signed a new deal with the network.A CBS News representative said Wednesday the division reached an agreement with King, 71, to continue as co-host of “CBS Mornings” but did not reveal the length or the terms.Her current deal was set to end in May.King’s future at the program came into question last fall after the arrival of CBS News Editor in Chief Bari Weiss.

There were leaks to the trades and tabloid press that parent company Paramount was looking to trim King’s salary or reduce her role at the network as a means to cut costs.“Rumors of my demise were inaccurate and greatly exaggerated,” King said in a statement.

“CBS News is my longtime home, and I am committed to our mission.I’m excited about continuing at CBS Mornings.

As always, I’m open to new adventures here and ready to go.It took a minute, but we got there.

And now that we are here, I am all in.”King is the highest paid on-air talent at CBS News, earning an annual eight-figure salary.Known for her effusive charm, King apparently won Weiss over.“There is only one Gayle King,” Weiss said in a statement.“We’re so proud that she’ll continue to call CBS home.

We’re thrilled to have her on in the morning — and equally excited to work with her on new, enterprising projects that bring her talents to new audiences.” Hollywood Inc.For Gayle King, being Oprah Winfrey’s best friend has its privileges — and some obligations.

While King is locked in for at least another year, there is a search underway for at least one new co-host on the program.King’s current co-host is Nate Burleson, who is also an analyst for CBS Sports.The network has not permanently replaced Tony Dokoupil, who left “CBS Mornings” in January to take over as anchor of the “CBS Evening News.”King joined CBS News in 2012, when she joined “CBS This Morni...