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CBS Evening News will soon bid farewell to anchor Maurice DuBois, who has announced his departure from the nightly broadcast. This news follows closely on the heels of co-anchor John Dickerson’s decision to step down, leaving the network in need of new talent to fill the anchor desk.
DuBois revealed that his final appearance would be on December 18, sharing his plans via social media. He expressed, “It has been the Honor of a Lifetime. My journey, spanning 21 years, started at WCBS-TV in New York City. It’s been a true privilege to be invited into your homes, night after night, sharing stories of remarkable people and unfolding the world’s events.”
Continuing his heartfelt message, DuBois added, “I depart with immense gratitude, treasured relationships, and unforgettable memories. I have a few weeks left, and until then, catch me on CBS Evening News every evening at 6:30.”
Tom Cibrowski, who serves as president and executive editor of CBS News, commended DuBois for his impactful contributions to the network in an official statement.
Tom Cibrowski, president and executive editor of CBS News, praised DuBois’ work on the network in a statement.
“Maurice has long represented what we do best at CBS News and Stations.” Cibrowski said. “For more than two decades, he has delivered the day’s biggest stories from our studios in New York and in the field. Later this month, Maurice will leave the network. We are grateful for his significant contributions, at both CBS News New York and the CBS Evening News. Maurice is deeply valued and respected as a journalist by all of us and we wish him much success. It is my hope that we can work together again.”
Dickerson is also set to leave CBS News at the end of the year.
He announced the news in October, writing on social media, “I am extremely grateful for all that CBS gave me — the work, the audience’s attention and the honor of being a part of the network’s history — and I am grateful for my dear colleagues who’ve made me a better journalist and a better human. I will miss you.”
Dickerson and DuBois co-anchored the CBS Evening News since January.
It’s reported the evening broadcast will be getting an overhaul under the new CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss and the new Paramount owners.
It remains to be seen who will replace DuBois and Dickerson at the desk. Weiss reportedly has been “trying to poach” talent for the network recently.
