Why Did Norah O'Donnell Leave CBS Evening News? Here's What She's Doing Next!

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Norah O’Donnell has said goodbye to CBS Evening News. The longtime news anchor signed off from the show on Thursday night (January 23) and even got a surprise from Oprah Winfrey during the broadcast. “You have so much to be proud of,” Oprah said in a pre-taped message. “Your work as the anchor and managing editor of the CBS Evening News has not only won awards, but more importantly, has made such a difference and informed our nation.” So, why did she leave the show?

And what is she doing next? Keep reading to find out more… Norah explained her exit in a statement back in July 2024. “After this year’s election, I’ve decided I will be leaving my role as anchor and managing editor of the CBS Evening News to take on a new position at the network.

We just celebrated an amazing five years together. I love what I do, and I am so fortunate to work with the best journalists and people in the business,” Norah said. “There’s so much work to be proud of!

But I have spent 12 years in the anchor chair here at CBS News, connected to a daily broadcast and the rigors of a relentless news cycle.