Who Will Replace Tony Dokoupil on ‘CBS Mornings’ After He Moves to ‘Evening News’?
What To Know
- Tony Dokoupil is leaving CBS Mornings in favor of his new role as anchor of CBS Evening News.
- CBS News has not announced whether a replacement for Dokoupil will join Gayle King and Nate Burleson on the morning show.
- Possible replacements include other CBS News correspondents and journalists from other networks.
Tony Dokoupil has been one of the anchors of CBS Mornings since 2019, but that will all change when he begins his new role as the anchor for CBS Evening News on January 5, 2026. With the move, Dokoupil will be leaving CBS Mornings, as well as cohosts Gayle King and Nate Burleson.
In his new role, Dokoupil will be replacing Maurice DuBois and John Dickerson, who will be anchoring their final show later this month. But will somebody be replacing Dokoupil on CBS Mornings?
CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss has not revealed future plans for the morning show just yet, but it’s possible that someone new will be joining King and Burleson.
One possible replacement is Vladimir Duthiers, who has been a correspondent for CBS News since 2014. Duthiers is a featured host on the talk show and his work is often featured during the broadcast. He has also been anchoring CBS Saturday Morning amid other recent programming shake-ups.
Lindsey Reiser, who has been with the network since 2024, has also stepped up to cohost CBS Saturday Morning with Duthiers and is another possible replacement.
Interestingly, King’s contract is also up in May 2026, and it’s been speculated that she’ll leave her spot at the CBS Mornings news desk at that time, which could mean an even larger programming shift for the show.
Weiss also recently hired ABC News’ Matt Gutman to serve as a CBS News correspondent, although his role is based in Los Angeles. However, the move has made it clear that journalists from other networks aren’t off the table. In October, TMZ reported that Weiss was looking at talent from Fox News to transition over to CBS News.
Radar Online recently reported that Weiss is eyeing Hoda Kotb to take over a CBS Mornings slot once King’s contract is up, although with Kotb leaving her role on Today to focus on her family and other ventures, that seems unlikely.
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I think tony will do very well as the evening news anchor. However, I am so sorry to see John Dickerson, and Maurice Dubois leaving the show I think the current format of CBS evening news is the best new show I have seen in years. I also hope that Vladimir Duthiers does not replace Tony. I think Vladimir is so unprofessional and the way he has to bring himself into everything he’s talking about. The news is not about him. If he were to become permanent and Gayle King were to leave, I will no longer be watching CBS mornings.
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I think Vlad is a breath of fresh air. He is a smart journalist with a wealth of knowledge. Would love to see him become a permanent host. I will be curious to see if Bari Weiss will bring in a right wing personality(they are not journalists) from the FOX channel (not a believable news show) to replace Tony. Sad to see CBS news becoming a propaganda mouthpiece for the hateful speech of the right.
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I never cared for him. I'm switching to ABC or NBC morning show.
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M
Gayle makes me laugh and I will miss the chemistry between the three of them. I don’t agree about Vlad. He has an incredible resume. Maybe he mentions the places he’s been and thing he’s done to gain credibility. Gayle is a people magazine correspondent. I like her on the team for comedy relief. Her questions take up most of the segment allowing short answers from guests. Her focus on people’s appearance and clothes are embarrassing for a Cronkite award winner. Still, I hope she stays
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D
Tony will do fine but beating David Muir will be hard .Gayle will be fine and I sure hope Nate B still has a job there he is a class act!
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J
I think Nate's job should be safe enough. He and Gayle work well together, and he provides a fresh, hip perspective on things. Maybe Vlad will join the show full-time.
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D
After what they did to the girls on CBS SATURDAY I have not watched CBS I totally went back to ABC. Gayle we love you you gotta get out of there it’s a train reck!
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J
Tony is sort of a lovable nerd, I think he'll do fine as anchor.
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B
There is no way he will compete with David Muir.Not a chance .
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T
I think Tony will do great anchoring the CBS Evening News, He will be missed for the early morning show.
However, I hope that Vlad does not replace him. Vlad is too self absorb and always try to take over the morning show.
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D
I agree with everything you said!
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C
Tony will be great! He connects with people… Gayle & Nate could both be replaced. They have no empathy & talk incessantly about nothing.. Vlad just acts childish.
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R
I never watch local TV from Detroit after 2 of my family members made the news 10 years ago.
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I disagree. When Vlad is on, I switch to the Today show. He's a real turn-off to us!
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W
Makes me very sad!!!!!
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I love watching CBS Morning News when Tony was on there. I think he, Gayle and Nat made a great team. Vlad is okay but too much laughing at unnecessary times. Never watched David Muir, but may start. I don't see CBS going forward in a good way. I was really surprised to see the Saturday morning female hosts get fired. I hope that Anthony Mason stays. I love his segments.
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Agreed. Gayle interrupts EVERY time one of the other hosts attempts to read their segment. She seems to think it's the "Gayle King Show"
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"Lovable nerd", who is as attractive as David Muir, but seems more accessable.
I totally support Tony in this new role, for as long as CBS allows him to have it.
Good luck Tony!!
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M
Please don't bring hoda kobb to CBS...
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C
Another Fox takeover propaganda move. Good bye to another over the air unbiased journalism. Turning it off for YouTube channels. Good bye CBS. Nice knowing you. It was a long run since Walter Cronkite. Happy new year.
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They need to put Vlad on in the morning .
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L
Please please let attention seeking king depart. Had to stop watching. Wish Tony success but needs a real dose of the icons like Cronkite.
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J
Another ex-football player, in all likelihood.
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C
Vlad would be a bad choice to replace Tony. He is arrogant and does not connect with the audience.
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We all have different opinions of people. I love Vlad. He is so smart. Has a right to be a bit arrogant. He connects well with audience. You could learn from him
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Agreed!
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M
Gayle has got to go! Tony will do great!
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I like Gayle and Tony. I hope Tony does well!
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