Shawna Thomas To Depart As Executive Producer Of ‘CBS Mornings’

Shawna Thomas is departing as executive producer of CBS Mornings , as the show has been expected to get an overhaul under the network’s new owners, Paramount Skydance. A network spokesperson confirmed Thomas’ departure, which was first reported by Variety. Thomas has served as EP since 2021. The news comes a day after the announcement that Gayle King renewed her deal to remain as co-host and at the network. Executives also indicated that co-host Nate Burleson would remain, while the show’s traditional slot for a third co-host has been vacant since Tony Dokoupil departed to become anchor of CBS Evening News . During Thomas’ tenure, the show underwent a revamp, with a new title from CBS This Morning , while taking on some of the elements of the network’s long-running Sunday Morning . It has distinguished itself as a newsier rival to Today and Good Morning America , and Thomas came with a hard news background, having served as Washington bureau chief for Vice News and, before that, working for NBC News for more than a decade. Watch on Deadline More to come. Must Read Stories Hide Articles ‘Brady & The Blues’ Producer Exits Sony & Returns To Private Ownership Almost Closing Time: ‘The Bear’ To End With Upcoming Season 5 On FX L.A. One Step Closer To Streamlining Local Film & TV Production Processes Lee Isaac Chung Exits As Director On Warner Bros’ ‘Ocean’s’ Prequel Read More About: Comments Subscribe to Deadline Get our Breaking News Alerts and Keep your inbox happy. Sign Up No Comments Cancel reply Submit a comment Comments On Deadline Hollywood are monitored. So don't go off topic, don't impersonate anyone, and don't get your facts wrong. Comment Name Email Website Δ