CBS Star Humiliates Herself With Desperate MAGA-Curious Boss Defense
The Daily Beast • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Norah O'Donnell is set to return as co-host of CBS Mornings alongside Gayle King after being removed from the Evening News desk in January 2025, prompting mixed reactions from viewers.
- Fans expressed disappointment and criticism on social media, accusing O'Donnell of aligning with the increasingly pro-Trump direction of CBS News under new leadership, including Bari Weiss and Skydance CEO David Ellison.
- O'Donnell responded directly to negative comments on Instagram, urging viewers to give the show a chance despite concerns about the network's political shift.
- CBS News underwent a significant makeover after Skydance acquired Paramount, leading to controversial decisions such as canceling Stephen Colbert's Late Show, which some attribute to the network's new Trump-friendly stance.
- Reports indicate tension between O'Donnell and King regarding the co-host arrangement, though sources claim they maintain a professional relationship and mutual respect as they prepare to work together again.
