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Gayle King Is Reportedly ‘Livid’ With CBS and We’ve Got the Tea on Why

The veteran journalist recently signed a one-year extension with the company, but their latest move might have just soured the deal.

Gayle King, a well-respected journalist, isnโ€™t one to make headlines for negative feelings. However, a new report centered around some changes at her job at CBS are about to change that. And whatโ€™s inside might make you understand where sheโ€™d coming from.

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According to the reports, Kingโ€™s ill feelings stem from the networkโ€™s recent decision to allegedly move the show from the Times Square studio back to the CBS Broadcast Center on Manhattanโ€™s West Side. Per Atlanta Black Star, the old studio isnโ€™t as nice as the one King currently films in and would be deemed a downgrade. It also looks to be a strategic move to cut costs as CBSโ€™s parent company, Paramount, gets closer to a potential acquisition by Skydance Media to the tune of $28 billion.

Now, it appears CBS choice isnโ€™t sitting too well with King, who was also reportedly blindsided by the news.

โ€œGayle is livid. She sees this as a personal attack. She only signed a one-year extension, and this was not part of the deal,โ€ an insider close to King said. โ€œShe made it very clear โ€” sheโ€™s not going to be shoved into some dingy little room. She expects the same level of comfort and prestige she had at 1515 Broadway. No exceptions.โ€

Added one other source, โ€œThis is the final insult. Gayle is done putting up with this. Sheโ€™s got Oprah in her corner, she has options, and sheโ€™s not afraid to use them.โ€

King opted to renew her contract with CBS back in September 2024 and has a lot to do before her role expires including a trip to space. But if things arenโ€™t all good on the home frontโ€”she may want to rethink putting her life on the line and flying into the unknown.

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