Elisabeth Hasselbeck Slated to Guest Host on 'CBS Mornings'

Key Points:

• Elisabeth Hasselbeck, former co-host of ABC’s “The View” and “Fox & Friends,” will guest host “CBS Mornings” Monday through Wednesday next week, focusing on lifestyle and entertainment segments rather than hard news or politics.
• Her guest hosting is part of CBS News’ efforts to revamp “CBS Mornings,” which has been losing viewers and trails behind competitors like NBC’s “Today” and ABC’s “Good Morning America” in ratings.
• CBS News president Tom Cibrowski is casting a wide net for new talent to refresh the show, seeking hosts with TV experience and the ability to engage audiences beyond traditional news formats.
• Hasselbeck’s conservative views and background as a reality TV contestant mark a departure from the typical journalistic profiles of morning show hosts, aligning with CBS News’ interest in diversifying perspectives on the program.
• Other guest hosts, including “Inside Edition” host Eva Pilgrim, are expected to appear this summer as CBS Mornings experiments with new formats and talent to regain audience share.