CBS may already have Gayle King 's replacement in mind, as the network's new leaders appear set to let her, and her high-priced contract, hit the road .

And they could be welcoming back a familiar face to take over CBS Mornings . Article continues below advertisement

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King's salary currently tops out at a whopping $15million a year. But new network owner David Ellison and CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss are looking to trim the fat at the struggling channel , and King, 70, could soon lose her throne.

According to journalist Oliver Darcy's Status newsletter , Weiss has already met with former CBS Evening News host Norah O’Donnell , who is reportedly desperate to revive her career .

"O'Donnell could return to CBS

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