The CBS ‘Saturday Morning’ – with co-hosts Michelle Miller and Dana Jacobson – airs its final episode this weekend.
According to reports, the decision to ax executive producer Brian Applegate, along with Miller and Jacobson, is said to be part of a broader restructuring initiative.
The 28-year-old show is broadcast nationally on Saturdays from 7 to 9 p.m.
However, it is not yet known who will be the replacement.
Read also | Paramount, Comcast and Netflix are making bids for Warner Bros. Discovery
Adriana Diaz, who previously co-hosted ‘CBS Mornings Plus,’ may reportedly step in to fill the November 29 slot.
Sources said Diaz has been approached to anchor the show full-time, but it doesn’t appear he’s interested.
CBS is also canceling “CBS Mornings Plus,” co-hosted by Adriana Diaz and Tony Dokoupil, the NYP reported.
The decision reportedly caused concern among employees for fear of future layoffs.
The overhaul at the company is part of a layoff that has already seen around 100 jobs cut, the report said.
Read also | Paramount says report of Warner’s $71 billion offer is inaccurate
Several social network users also reacted to the development.
US TV host Anthony Mason said: “Shout out to my friends @michellemiller29 & @danajacobsontv who are hosting their last @cbssaturday tomorrow morning. Dana & Michelle have had an amazing 7 1/2 years. Love these two amazing women! Tune in tomorrow for their finale.”
“CBS is making a huge mistake trying to remake CBS Saturday Morning. I love this show and it starts my weekends off so nicely. It’s a great mix of news, features and music. Amazingly entertaining. Michelle Miller and Dana Jacobson are fantastic hosts. Bari Weiss is wrong,” said former journalist Barbara E. Lester.
Another user X said he was deeply disappointed to learn that CBS has effectively ended the current era of ‘CBS Saturday Morning’ by parting ways with co-founders Michelle Miller and Dana Jacobson, as well as executive producer Brian Applegate.
“As a loyal viewer, Saturday mornings with Michelle and Dana were the highlight of my week.
Commenting on Michelle Miller’s old post, one user said: “Just read shows canceled…shocking! Hate this news! Enjoy our saturday morning with cbs!”
Read also | Paramount Skydance plans to cut 1,000 jobs; more likely to follow – for all we know
“This is the best show. I look forward to it every Saturday morning but I don’t think the powers that be appreciate it for the great programming it is,” said another user.
According to the report, Paramount plans to lay off about 2,000 employees — about 10% of its workforce, and in October, the company initiated roughly 1,000 layoffs in late October.
The company was formed by the merger of Paramount Global and Skydance Media in August, and the new management has made it clear that it wants to quickly cut costs and restructure the business.
