CBS removes Tony Dokoupil calling out 'big problems' on first 'Evening News' show

Entertainment Weekly•January 6, 2026•entertainment

Key Points:

Tony Dokoupil's debut on CBS Evening News experienced an on-air teleprompter issue during the East Coast broadcast, leading to a brief on-air flub that was edited out of the West Coast feed and subsequent streaming version.
During the live East Coast show, Dokoupil hesitated and corrected himself while transitioning between stories, but recovered and continued the broadcast without further incident.
It is standard practice for CBS to address and fix such live broadcast issues between the East and West Coast feeds, explaining the discrepancy in the episode versions.
Dokoupil recently pledged to prioritize journalistic integrity and audience trust in his new role as CBS Evening News anchor, emphasizing transparency and accountability in his reporting.
CBS Evening News airs weeknights