Maurice DuBois Departs CBS News

After an impressive 21-year tenure with CBS, Maurice DuBois is moving on. The veteran journalist announced his departure from the network on December 4th, leaving “CBS Evening News” without a permanent anchor following John Dickerson’s earlier exit. DuBois reflected on his time at the network, calling it the “Honor of a Lifetime.”

A Farewell After Two Decades

DuBois shared his news via Instagram, posting a carousel of memories from his extensive career. “Moving On: December 18th is the day of my last broadcast at CBS News,” he wrote. “It has been the Honor of a Lifetime. 21 years altogether, including my time at WCBS-TV in New York City. What a privilege! To be welcomed into your homes night after night, delivering the news / meeting extraordinary people and telling their stories. I’ll leave filled with gratitude, cherished relationships and amazing memories.”

His departure comes less than a year after he began co-anchoring “CBS Evening News” with John Dickerson in January. The duo’s tenure together was brief, marking a period of significant transition for the evening news program.

A Long and Distinguished Career at CBS

Maurice DuBois, 59, first joined CBS in 2004. He previously served as co-anchor for “CBS News New York” at 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. before his promotion to the “CBS Evening News” anchor desk. This move was part of the network’s strategy to “reimagine and redesign” the program, showcasing its top talent.

Throughout his career, DuBois was a familiar face, frequently filling in as anchor for “CBS Evening News.” He also contributed reports to “60 Minutes Sports” and “CBS Sunday Morning,” and guest-hosted programs like “CBS Mornings” (formerly “CBS This Morning”), “48 Hours,” and CBS News’ streaming platform. His extensive experience highlights his deep connection to the network.

Uncertainty for the Anchor Desk

DuBois’ exit leaves “CBS Evening News” without a permanent anchor, adding to the program’s ongoing evolution. Reports suggest that Bari Weiss, recently named editor-in-chief of CBS News, has been looking to recruit anchor talent from outside the network, potentially indicating limited internal promotion opportunities. CBS has yet to announce successors to fill the anchor roles, positions once famously held by Walter Cronkite.

Tom Cibrowski, president and executive editor of CBS News, expressed his appreciation for DuBois’ contributions. “Maurice has long represented what we do best at CBS News and Stations,” Cibrowski said in a statement. “For more than two decades, he has delivered the day’s biggest stories from our studios in New York and in the field. Maurice is deeply valued and respected as a journalist by all of us, and we wish him much success. It is my hope that we can work together again.”