All About CNN Anchor John King’s Relationship History, Kids & More
John King and CNN’s Magic Wall are back for Election Night on November 3. King, CNN’s chief national correspondent and anchor, will break down the midterm election results throughout the night with the rest of the network’s anchors and special guests.
Over the years, King has become a staple of CNN’s U.S. election coverage. The 63-year-old started working for the network in 1997. Naturally, we’re always curious about the anchor’s personal life when he’s on air. From his relationship status today to his former marriage to a fellow CNN anchor, this is your deep dive into John King’s love life.
Is John King in a relationship?
King keeps a low profile when it comes to his personal life in 2026, but it appears he is not in a relationship today. He has not publicly discussed his dating life in recent years.
When were John King and Dana Bash married?
King and Bash, who currently hosts Inside Politics and co-anchors State of the Union on CNN, married on May 25, 2008. They wed at the Wequassett Inn in Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
They met while both working for the network. They separated in March 2012 after less than four years of marriage.
Despite their divorce, King and Bash are amicable today and continue to work together. In 2023, Bash called out The Los Angeles Times for their headline, “John King exits CNN’s Inside Politics for new role. His ex-wife Dana Bash will succeed him.”
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She tweeted, “Yes John and I used to be married. We are now friends and share a wonderful son together.” Bash added, “In this context I am not an ‘ex wife,’ I am a veteran journalist with decades of experience who worked hard for this role. Do better please.”
Since 2023, Bash has been in a relationship with actor Spencer Garrett. Back in September, Bash celebrated Garrett’s birthday with a sweet post: “Happy birthday to the kind, funny, witty, loving and inimitable @spencergarrett1 – the instant mayor of whatever city or room he is in. Love you!”
Does John King have kids?
Before his relationship with Bash, King was married to Jean Makie. They have two kids together, Noah and Hannah. With Bash, King has a son, Jonah, who was born in 2011.
