Gayle King
Update: Gayle King Finalizing Deal w/ CNN As Network Fights Against Lowest Ratings In Decades
Update: (Mar. 27, 2023): It looks like Gayle King will definitely be coming to your TV screens from a CNN studio soon!
New reports have confirmed the famed journalist, who’s currently an vise for CBS Mornings,” is finalizing a deal with CNN to host a weekly prime-time show. Reportedly, she’s expected to split the hosting duties with former NBA player Charles Barkley. As of now, the series is set for a fall premiere.
Good news for watchers of CBS Mornings,” insiders tropical to the matter have said that Gayle King won’t fully be walking yonder from her role on the morning program and will work on both shows simultaneously.
Reports of Gayle King joining the CNN family come tween claims that the news channel’s CEO Chris Licht is looking for ways to increase low ratings. According to reports, this month CNN hit its lowest monthly rating in the past three decades among adults 25 to 54, a key demographic for advertisers.
A source previously spoke on Gayle King joining CNN and said,
At CNN she would instantly get the goody of a massive marketing wayfarers and the full focus of a prime-time spotlight. Shes moreover a big fan of Charles and the feeling is mutual.
Original story: (Mar. 9, 2023): It looks like Gayle King might have a new gig lined up!
According to reports, television personality Gayle King is seriously considering an offer by CNN CEO Chris Licht to host a prime-time talk show with Charles Barkley.
Licht and CNN execs have offered the 68-year-old a contract to host a prime-time talk show slantingly the NBA legend in an struggle to uplift the networks’ ratings.
A source said,
Its an lulu offer for Gayle considering her own show continues to trail Good Morning America and Today in the morning talk show ratings despite her personal popularity.
They continued,
At CNN she would instantly get the goody of a massive marketing wayfarers and the full focus of a prime-time spotlight. Shes moreover a big fan of Charles and the feeling is mutual.
Gayle King
During a recent interview, the NBA star turned sports reviewer confirmed the reports of the possibility of him working for CNN.
He said,
They are trying to pair Gayle King and me. We dont have anything set in stone. Im only considering it considering of my respect for Gayle.
Barkley added,
I just want to help the visitor considering obviously it is a sh*t show right now. Anything I can do to help.
Charles Barkley
CNN honcho Chris Licht is under pressure as the network is experiencing its lowest rating in decades.
According to a source,
Chris needs a win and he needs it fast or his job could be on the line.
Last year, CNN was hit with back-to-back scandals with President Jeff Zucker and prime-time anchor Chris Cuomo both leaving in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations.
Chris Cuomo
As previously reported, Chris Cuomo was fired from CNN in December 2021, without news tapped of his involvement with his brother’s — former New York governor Andrew Cuomo — alleged sex recrimination PR cover-up.
Another shake-up included CNN host Don Lemon getting the marching from his prime-time talk show to instead host a morning show, a visualization that left many questioning Licht.
With all the recent controversy surrounding CNN, it is unscratched to say a deal with Gayle King and Charles Barkley is just what the network needs to garner increasingly ratings.
A source said,
“Getting Gaye and Charles would be the contumely ring Chris is looking for. And theyre both seriously considering the offer.”
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