WASHINGTON — Gayle King, a CBS News morning show host of more than a decade, may soon be in another role after Paramount's recent $8 billion merger with Skydance , according to reports.

Variety reported King's contract as a "CBS Mornings" co-host will expire in May and she might stay within the news division, possibly producing her own programming for CBS.

If this is what happens, she will be following in the footsteps of former "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O’Donnell, who now works as a senior correspondent for CBS News.

CBS denied aspects of the report in a statement to People.

“There have been no discussions with Gayle about her contract that runs through May 2026," a CBS News spokesperson said in a statement. "She’s a truly valued part of CBS and we look forward to engaging

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