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Norah O'Donnell Returns to CBS Mornings After 7 Years
3 Sep
Summary
- Norah O'Donnell rejoins CBS Mornings on September 8, 2026.
- Her return aims to boost CBS Mornings' ratings against competitors.
- O'Donnell brings extensive interviewing experience and a health podcast.
Veteran anchor Norah O'Donnell will rejoin the CBS Mornings team on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, marking her return seven years after her previous role on the show. This decision follows her stepping down from CBS Evening News nearly two years ago. The move signals a strategic effort by CBS to leverage the established rapport and chemistry between O'Donnell and current co-host Gayle King.
Network executives are hopeful that this reunion will help combat declining viewership and improve the show's standing against strong competitors like ABC's Good Morning America and NBC's Today Show. CBS Mornings currently trails significantly in viewership numbers.
O'Donnell's distinguished career includes interviewing every living U.S. President and Pope Francis in Rome, making her the first American journalist to do so. She also contributed to an Edward R. Murrow Award-winning broadcast on the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2023.
Furthermore, O'Donnell recently launched "Healthful," a podcast focusing on women's health in their second act, a demographic the show aims to attract. Her personal health regimen and disciplined routine align with the demanding schedule of morning television.
