John Dickerson Leaving CBS News After 16 Years

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John Dickerson is ready to face his next chapter.

One of the anchors for the CBS Evening News has announced he’s leaving CBS News after almost 20 years with the network.

In an Instagram post on October 27th, he announced he will be leaving CBS at the end of the year, marking the end of a sixteen-year run as host of Face the Nation. He expressed deep gratitude for his time at the network, including the opportunities, the viewers, and the chance to be a part of CBS’s legacy.

Dickerson, 57, posted a collection of photos showcasing memorable moments from his time at the network, and he also acknowledged the hard work of his colleagues.

He expressed his gratitude for his wonderful colleagues, saying they’ve helped him grow both as a journalist and as a person. He added that he would miss them all.

CBS News president Tom Cibrowski also commented on Dickerson leaving, saying he represented the highest standards of journalism.

John Dickerson is leaving CBS News after 16 years with the network, according to a statement from Cibrowski. He’ll continue co-anchoring the CBS Evening News through the end of the year before departing. Cibrowski noted that CBS News will use this time to thank Dickerson for his many contributions and years of service.

John Dickerson first appeared on Face the Nation in 2009 and later became the full-time host from 2015 to 2018. Throughout his time at CBS News—where Bari Weiss was recently appointed editor in chief—he also worked on 60 Minutes and CBS This Morning. He is now a co-anchor of CBS Evening News with Maurice DuBois.

Following Dickerson’s announcement, many of his colleagues at CBS sent their best wishes. Norah O’Donnell, who previously anchored the CBS Evening News before both Dickerson and DuBois, was among them.

She described Dickerson as a wonderful friend and colleague, noting they worked together on morning shows, during prime time, and on numerous election nights. She also expressed her affection and gratitude for him in a comment on his Instagram post.

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