Norah O’Donnell’s Comeback: Will She Return to CBS Mornings?
Despite being removed as the anchor of CBS Evening News last year, Norah O’Donnell has managed to maintain her presence at CBS. She currently serves as a contributor to 60 Minutes and as a special correspondent for the network.
According to sources, O’Donnell’s career is experiencing a resurgence under the guidance of Bari Weiss. Rumors suggest that she is eager to reclaim a prominent anchor role and would likely accept any opportunity that comes her way.
During her time as co-host of CBS This Morning, O’Donnell, Gayle King, and Charlie Rose achieved impressive ratings, narrowing the gap with competitors Today and Good Morning America. In February 2016, the show reached its highest ratings in 22 years, attracting an average of 4 million viewers.
However, after Rose’s departure due to sexual assault allegations in 2017, the show’s ratings began to decline. O’Donnell eventually left the program in order to take on the role of evening news anchor. Since her departure, the ratings for CBS This Morning have continued to decrease, with recent months only bringing in 1.8 million total viewers.
Some sources speculate that the decline in ratings may be attributed to the show’s “woke” programming, which has not resonated with viewers. As O’Donnell considers her next career move, fans are left wondering if she will make a comeback to CBS Mornings and help revive the show’s viewership.
