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CBS Saturday Morning Goes Dark Amid Layoffs
22 Nov
Summary
- Long-running CBS Saturday Morning is reportedly ending.
- Co-hosts Michelle Miller and Dana Jacobson were dismissed.
- Massive restructuring at parent company Paramount Skydance continues.
CBS Saturday Morning, a nearly three-decade-old television staple, is reportedly facing cancellation. The program aired its final episode with co-hosts Michelle Miller and Dana Jacobson, who were dismissed last month. This move is part of extensive layoffs within CBS News under new leadership, causing anxiety among staff due to a lack of clear communication regarding the show's future or replacement anchors.
Adriana Diaz is expected to fill in temporarily starting November 29, but sources indicate reluctance for a permanent role. The program may rely on rotating guest hosts, adding to speculation about its survival. These changes at the weekend program mirror wider cost-cutting measures across CBS and its parent company, Paramount Skydance, following its merger.
Paramount Skydance is targeting approximately two billion dollars in savings, having already cut around 1,000 jobs last month, with more anticipated. CBS News alone saw about 100 roles eliminated, including several prominent figures. The ongoing restructuring and uncertainty surrounding CBS Saturday Morning suggest a potential end for the familiar weekend broadcast.
