Shawna Thomas, executive producer of CBS Mornings, is leaving the program as the new owners of Paramount are expected to reshape the network.
Thomas has headed the morning show for the past five years and will step down at the end of March. Senior broadcast producer Jon Tower will run CBS Mornings on an interim basis once Thomas departs.
The news comes a day after anchor Gayle King renewed her deal to remain as co-host of CBS Mornings, after speculation about her future at the network under the new leadership of editor-in-chief Bari Weiss and president Tom Cibrowski.
The show had been co-anchored by Nate Burleson, who was also confirmed to stay on with the show Wednesday, and Tony Dokoupil, who left the program to move to CBS Evening News.
In a memo to staff, Thomas did not cite an exact reason for departing the network, but said that it was a decision she had been thinking about for some time.
“I’ve had the privilege of helping to make 10 (now 12!) hours of television each week that goes out free to people everywhere. I’ve taken that responsibility of trying to inform, educate, entertain and make people care about the world around them very seriously, and I know the people here do, too,” Thomas wrote.
“Now, this isn’t THE GREAT GOODBYE NOTE. But you should know I’ve been thinking about this for a while and, frankly, I’m tired y’all,” she continued.
She also praised King’s decision to stay with the network, saying “I’m so happy Gayle King came to a deal and will continue to bring her bright shiny face and amazing interviewing skills to CBS Mornings and CBS News. I bow down to her and her talent every day and thank her for her kindness and work ethic.”
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