Who's Hosting CBS Mornings Today? Gayle King, Nate Burleson and Norah O'Donnell
Quick answer: CBS Mornings is hosted by Gayle King, Nate Burleson and Norah O'Donnell. O'Donnell rejoined the show on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, taking the seat Tony Dokoupil left when he became anchor of the CBS Evening News in January. As of Sunday, Oct. 4, CBS News has announced no further change to the desk. Lineups are subject to change for breaking news.
The show airs weekdays at 7 a.m. ET on CBS and streams on Paramount+, according to CBS News' show page, which also says it is broadcast from New York City. Local CBS stations set their own schedules, so check your local listings.
Who is at the CBS Mornings desk for the week of Oct. 5?
| Co-host | On the show since | What CBS News says |
|---|---|---|
| Gayle King | Co-hosted with O'Donnell for seven years before 2019, and has stayed since | Renewed her deal to remain on "CBS Mornings," CBS confirmed on March 4, 2026 |
| Nate Burleson | Regular co-host before the September change | Named with King as host on the CBS News show page |
| Norah O'Donnell | Sept. 8, 2026 (second run) | "Returning to 'CBS Mornings' as co-host alongside Gayle King and Nate Burleson" |
One caveat on the sourcing. The description line on CBS News' show page still names only King and Burleson. The three-host desk comes from the network's own Sept. 3 article announcing O'Donnell's return, and trade coverage of her first morning back confirms she has been in the chair since Sept. 8.
What changed at the CBS Mornings desk in 2026?
Three announcements reshaped the show within nine months. Each row below is a change the network itself made public.
| Date | Change | Announced by |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 5, 2026 | Tony Dokoupil's scheduled start as anchor of the "CBS Evening News," ending his run as a morning co-host (he first anchored on Saturday, Jan. 3, for breaking news) | CBS News, Dec. 10, 2025 |
| March 4, 2026 | Gayle King renews her deal and stays on "CBS Mornings" | CBS News |
| Sept. 8, 2026 | Norah O'Donnell returns as the third co-host | CBS News, Sept. 3, 2026 |
O'Donnell's return is a reunion. She and King shared the morning desk for seven years until 2019, when O'Donnell left to anchor the "CBS Evening News." In a staff email quoted by CBS News, senior producer Jon Tower called that pairing "one of the most memorable partnerships in the history of the morning news." CBS News also describes O'Donnell as a "60 Minutes" correspondent.
Why isn't Tony Dokoupil on CBS Mornings?
He changed jobs inside the network. CBS News named Dokoupil anchor of the "CBS Evening News" on Dec. 10, 2025, with a start date of Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. He first anchored the broadcast two days earlier, on Saturday, Jan. 3, for breaking news coverage. From January until O'Donnell's first day in September, King and Burleson were the show's two permanent co-hosts.
Who fills in when a CBS Mornings host is out?
CBS News does not publish a standing substitute for each seat. When a host is away, another CBS News journalist usually sits in, and the name is given on the broadcast. No absence or fill-in is listed on this page for the week of Sept. 28 to Oct. 2, because none was confirmed by CBS or by two outlets quoting the network. A report from a single outlet is left out, and a reason for an absence is quoted only when CBS or the host has given one.
The same rule applies on the pages for the TODAY Show anchors and the Good Morning America anchors. For who is booked on the rival broadcasts, see the TODAY guest lineup and the GMA guest lineup.
FAQ
Who are the hosts of CBS Mornings?
Gayle King, Nate Burleson and Norah O'Donnell. CBS News announced O'Donnell as co-host on Sept. 3, 2026, and she started on Sept. 8.
What time is CBS Mornings on?
CBS News lists it as weekdays at 7 a.m. ET on CBS, with streaming on Paramount+. Air times in other time zones depend on the local station.
Is Gayle King still on CBS Mornings?
Yes. CBS confirmed on March 4, 2026, that King had renewed her deal to remain on the show, and the network's September announcement names her as co-host.
Sources
- CBS News, Sept. 3, 2026: Norah O'Donnell returning as co-host of "CBS Mornings"
- CBS News: CBS Mornings show page (air time, streaming, location)
- TV Insider: Norah O'Donnell returns to "CBS Mornings" after 7 years
- NewscastStudio, March 4, 2026: Gayle King signs deal to remain at "CBS Mornings"
- Associated Press via WABI, Dec. 10, 2025: CBS appoints Tony Dokoupil as anchor of "CBS Evening News"
More host and lineup pages are collected in the Anchors & Fill-Ins section and on the Morning Shows On Air home page.