Gayle King Gambles On Long Game

TV Royalty Gayle King has turned the media world on its head by bypassing a multiyear deal with CBS ahead of her contract’s expiration in 2025 and instead opting for a short-term, one-year extension — and insiders say it’s all about the money! “She flat-out refused to take a pay cut,” reveals a CBS source exclusively.

“Gayle knows her worth and isn’t about to settle for less — even if it means walking away from CBS Mornings next year!” That would be a “huge blow” to the network, spills another source, because “Gayle’s star power is one of the main reasons viewers tune in!