After 12 years of broadcasting for CBS News, veteran journalist and anchor Norah O’Donnell is leaving the spotlight.
Today, January 23, is ODonnell’s last day on broadcast, although she made the announcement in July.
O’Donnell’s farewell day was initially scheduled for January 24, however CBS confirmed to Deadline that the CBS Evening News would only air on the West Coast because of CBS Sports’ coverage of the PGA Tour’s Farmers Insurance Open. To allow for a complete, nationwide broadcast of O’Donnell’s final show, the network moved the date by one day.
She said she would stop anchoring after the 2024 election season in the Julypress release.
I’ve made the decision to leave my position as managing editor and anchor of the CBS Evening News following this year’s election in order to accept a new post within the network. “O Donnell said.” We recently commemorated an incredible five years of dating. I am really lucky to collaborate with the top journalists and individuals in the industry, and I truly enjoy what I do.
Numerous colleagues expressed their support for the celebrated journalist’s next voyage on Instagram stories, which revealed an abundance of affection for her. Ed O. Keefe, a senior White House and political correspondent for CBS, posted compliments.
He wrote, “Thank you, Norah, for being such a strong leader and giving colleague.”
CBS reporter Nicole Sganga made heartfelt comments on times when the two collaborated.
Sgana wrote that having a place at the table with Norah O’Donnell would always be an honor and a pinch-me privilege. Best wishes on your wonderful upcoming journey! We appreciate you always elevating our reporting.
O’Donnell will continue to serve as a senior journalist for CBS despite stepping down as anchor. The 51-year-old O’Donnell has held a variety of positions, including as host of Person to Person, CBS anchor, and 60 Minutes correspondent.
After anchoring on CBS This Morning for many years, O’Donnell spent five years on CBS Evening News.
On January 22, the journalist responded to a fan’s inquiry on Instagram Stories, telling them that she would continue to contribute to programs like 60 Minutes, according to USAToday.
significant investigations and interviews for CBS News and 60 Minutes. Send suggestions! O’Donnell answered.
As her press release comes to a close, O’Donnell thanks her staff for their efforts and acknowledges their contributions.
“I want to thank you for everything you do every day for our audience and our broadcast,” O’Donnell remarked. Nothing is more essential to me than ensuring that we cover this election with the humanity and quality that characterize our collaboration. I consider myself extremely lucky to share these ideals with so many dedicated journalists who see the role that news plays in a robust democracy. Moving forward!
John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois, two CBS anchors, will take over as hosts of CBS Evening News on January 27.
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