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Veteran CBS Anchor Departs Network After 16-Year Tenure
27 Oct
Summary
- Veteran CBS anchor John Dickerson to leave network in 2025
- Dickerson has been the Face the Nation anchor for 16 years
- Grateful for the work, audience, and being part of CBS history
In a surprising announcement, veteran CBS anchor John Dickerson revealed that he will be departing the network at the end of 2025. Dickerson, who has served as the anchor of the prestigious Face the Nation program for the past 16 years, shared the news via Instagram on October 27, 2025.
Dickerson expressed deep gratitude for the opportunities CBS has provided him over the years, stating, "I am extremely grateful for all that CBS gave me -- the work, the audience's attention and the honor of being a part of the network's history." He also thanked his "dear colleagues who've made me a better journalist and a better human," indicating he will miss the network and its people.
However, Dickerson did not provide any specific reasons for his departure, nor did he mention any plans for the future. His announcement has left many viewers and industry insiders speculating about the reasons behind his decision to step away from the network he has called home for the past decade and a half.
