Gayle King Selfie with Jesse Watters Sparks Outcry From Liberal Critics
NEW YORK – A recent photograph of CBS News anchor Gayle King posing with Fox News host jesse Watters has ignited a wave of criticism from liberal users on social media, with many expressing disappointment and accusing King of poor judgment. The image, circulating widely on platforms like Bluesky and X (formerly Twitter), shows King and Watters smiling together at an event.
The backlash underscores the deep political divisions within media and the scrutiny faced by public figures navigating those lines. Critics have labeled king’s actions as “tone-deaf” and a display of lacking principles, especially given Watters’ ofen-controversial commentary on Fox News. Some speculate the photo op is an attempt to curry favor with CBS News chief Bari Weiss, who recently joined the network and has signaled plans for meaningful changes.
“Oprah’s tone-deaf bestie not reading the room,” one commenter wrote, reflecting a common sentiment. Others simply expressed disapproval with comments like “EWWW” and “No principles. Not that I ever expected anything else of her.”
The controversy also comes at a precarious time for King,whose future at CBS News is currently under review following Weiss’s arrival earlier this month. King’s contract, reportedly worth $13 million to $15 million annually, is set to expire in May, and insiders suggest her position is “murky” amid potential network shake-ups and cost-cutting measures. There is speculation Weiss could reshuffle the morning and evening lineups, possibly impacting King and fellow anchor Norah O’Donnell.
This isn’t the first public interaction between King and Watters. In 2019, Watters mistakenly identified King as “Good Morning America” anchor Robin Roberts, prompting an on-air apology and a sign reading, “I’m sorry Gayle + Robin.”
CBS News and Fox News have been contacted for comment.
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