Archive · 28 Oct 2025
John Dickerson to Exit CBS News After 16 Years
John Dickerson, who has been at CBS News for 16 years, is leaving at the end of 2025.
He was a co-anchor on the CBS Evening News and held other important roles, like moderating Face the Nation.
This change happens as new leaders, including opinion writer Bari Weiss, take charge and may change the news division.
Ratings for the evening news have also been struggling, adding to the changes happening at the network.
John Dickerson, co-anchor, will leave CBS News.
Dickerson has been with CBS for 16 years.
He announced his departure on Instagram.
His roles included co-anchoring the evening news and moderating 'Face the Nation'.
The decision comes amid leadership changes and ratings scrutiny.
- Who
- John Dickerson and CBS News
- What
- Dickerson is leaving CBS News
- When
- End of 2025
- Where
- CBS News
- Why
- Unstated, but amid leadership and ratings concerns.
Concerns
Neutral
Format and Ratings
Concerns
Internal critics deemed the dual-anchor format of the broadcast as 'clunky' and 'awkward'.
Neutral
Ratings have slipped.
- Event
- John Dickerson's departure from CBS News
- Role
- Co-anchor of CBS Evening News
- Tenure
- 16 years
- Departure Timing
- End of 2025
- New Editorial Leadership
- Bari Weiss
- Prior Roles
- Face the Nation moderator
Sources
John Dickerson To Depart CBS News In First Major Talent Exit Under New Paramount Owners
Veteran anchor John Dickerson to leave CBS after 16 years amid ratings pressure, Bari Weiss-led overhaul
Bret Baier Responds To Reports Of Interest From CBS’ Bari Weiss: “I’m Signed On To Fox, Very Happy At Fox”
