Big changes are happening at 'CBS Saturday Morning'! Veteran journalist Adriana Diaz and business expert Kelly O'Grady are stepping into the spotlight as the new co-hosts, and this marks a significant shift for the show. Let's dive into the details.
CBS News has announced that Adriana Diaz and Kelly O'Grady will be the fresh faces leading 'CBS Saturday Morning'. The official start date for the dynamic duo is this week, as revealed on Friday. They're taking over from Michelle Miller and Dana Jacobson, who were unfortunately let go in October as part of company-wide staff reductions.
But here's where it gets controversial... These changes at the weekend program were already in motion before Bari Weiss took on the role of editor-in-chief at CBS News earlier in the month. Weiss has stirred up some controversy and negative publicity for the network, particularly with her last-minute decision to pull a '60 Minutes' story. The story focused on the Trump administration's handling of Venezuelan migrants deported to El Salvador. There have also been mixed reactions to the recent revamp of 'CBS Evening News' with the new anchor, Tony Dokoupil.
Diaz and O'Grady will also be sharing their talents on 'CBS Mornings 24/7', the daily program on the CBS News streaming platform. They'll be working alongside featured host Vladimir Duthiers.
Adriana Diaz has a rich history with CBS News, starting in 2012. She's reported from Asia as a China-based correspondent and later from Chicago. Her most recent anchoring role was on 'CBS Mornings Plus', a short-lived program that followed 'CBS Mornings' in certain markets, including Los Angeles. At 42 years old, Diaz has also anchored 'CBS Weekend News' and frequently fills in for Gayle King on 'CBS Mornings'. Some insiders see her as a potential successor to King, whose contract with CBS News is expiring.
Kelly O'Grady, 34, is a newer addition to CBS, joining in 2024 as a correspondent for the MoneyWatch unit, where she focuses on the economy. She previously worked as a correspondent and fill-in anchor at Fox Business. O'Grady will continue to cover business, technology, and the economy for the network alongside her co-hosting duties.
What do you think about these changes at CBS News? Are you excited to see Adriana Diaz and Kelly O'Grady in their new roles? Do you agree or disagree with the network's decisions regarding the staff changes and program revamps? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
