NEW YORK – Michelle Miller and Dana Jacobson delivered emotional farewells on Saturday, November 23, as their final broadcast of “CBS Saturday Morning” aired, following news they were ousted during a restructuring of the network’s news division. The departure of Miller,Jacobson,and executive producer Brian Applegate is part of a first round of downsizing under Bari Weiss,CBS News’ head editorial officer,and network president Tom Cibrowski.
Jacobson shared that the most impactful moments were everyday interactions with viewers. “At the airport, the gym, Celtics game or while I was even walking [my dog] Barkley, so many of you stopped me to share your love of Saturday Mornings, how much you appreciated the escape and the knowledge that we’ve provided,” she said. “Thank you for making me feel like what I do is something that matters – what we do,matters.”
Miller, who joined CBS with “no job, no prospects, just a gritty reporter with a network of colleagues who gave me a shot,” emphasized the show’s journalistic focus. “SatMo gave us the possibility to amplify stories that matter, from all vantage points and the time to tell them fully,” she stated. She framed the change as a professional evolution, adding, “Every story I ever told has reminded me that change is not an ending; it’s an evolution, and I might add, a chance to gain a brighter sense of belonging.”
The co-hosts concluded the show by toasting with champagne and acknowledging Applegate, senior broadcast producer Tony DiPolvere, and former co-anchor Anthony Mason.
As of November 29, CBS News has not announced permanent replacements for Miller and Jacobson, leaving staff members uncertain about the show’s future format. Correspondent Adriana Diaz is scheduled to fill in on November 29, though sources indicate she is not currently interested in a full-time anchoring role.
Internal discussions have included Elaine Quijano, Errol Barnett, Kelly O’Grady, and jericka Duncan as potential anchors, but no decisions have been finalized. The Saturday broadcast will likely utilize a rotating cast of fill-in hosts in the interim.
A CBS insider described the situation as “par for the course,” while a source close to the situation asserted a plan exists but will be revealed at a later date. weiss reports directly to Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison.
