Co-hosts of ‘CBS Saturday Morning’ say emotional goodbyes while staff remains uncertain about their replacements

CBS Saturday Morning Co-Hosts Depart After Seven Years

Co-hosts Dana Jacobson and Michelle Miller shared an emotional farewell on “CBS Saturday Morning” after seven years on the show. Their announcement surprised the staff, who remain uncertain about the future replacements.

Miller, during their goodbye, expressed, “After seven years of hosting you on weekends, our time here is coming to an end,” as she held Jacobson’s hand. Jacobson followed with gratitude, saying, “Even though it wasn’t our choice to leave, we wanted to take this moment to thank everyone involved in our stories: the producers, photographers, editors, and all the support staff.”

She noted, “Without them, we wouldn’t exist.”

Their departures come amid a challenging time for CBS News. Bari Weiss, the newly appointed editor-in-chief, is tasked with revitalizing the network.

In their final moments on air, both anchors reflected on the impact of their colleagues and the viewers who had made their experiences worthwhile. Jacobson, previously with ESPN, became visibly emotional as she highlighted the professional opportunities the show provided her.

“What a gift this show has been. It has allowed me to travel the world, sharing stories and connecting with people,” she shared, acknowledging how the daily interactions with viewers left a lasting impression.

“Thank you for making me feel like what I’m doing matters. What we’re doing matters,” Jacobson added.

Miller, who joined CBS with little more than determination, emphasized the importance of the show’s journalism. “It has given us the chance to highlight important stories and perspectives,” she said while framing their exits as part of a broader professional journey.

As they wrapped up the show, the two toasted with champagne and acknowledged their colleagues, including executive producer Brian Applegate and former co-anchor Anthony Mason.

As reported recently, the layoffs, which affect Miller, Jacobson, and Applegate, have left staff at CBS uncertain about the future.

While “CBS Saturday Morning” will continue airing, the network has not announced replacements or changes to the format.

Internal sources indicated tensions arise from a lack of communication, with one official stating, “This is a network with no plan.” Although others suggested a plan is in development, it remains undisclosed.

Informally, it’s been mentioned that Adriana Diaz might step in on November 29, although she seems hesitant to take on a full-time anchor role.

Potential candidates for hosting have been suggested, including Elaine Quijano, Errol Burnett, Kelly O’Grady, and Jerrika Duncan, but nothing has been confirmed yet.