Gayle King furious after CBS downgrades her show’s studio, source claims she sees this as ‘final insult’

MANHATTAN, NEW YORK: Gayle King is reportedly "furious" over CBS' decision to relocate 'CBS Mornings' from its high-profile, multimillion-dollar Times Square studio back to the CBS Broadcast Center on West 57th Street.

According to Radar Online, the move came shortly after King signed a one-year contract extension, leaving her feeling blindsided and disrespected by the network.

Gayle King sees downgrade as a 'personal attack'

Insiders claim 70-year-old news anchor Gayle King views the abrupt studio downgrade as a "personal attack" and a "final insult" from CBS.

"Gayle is livid. She sees this as a personal attack," a source revealed.

"She only signed a one-year extension, and this was not part of the deal," they added.

The unexpected shift has left King demanding an upgrade to her dressing room at the new location, insisting that it match the level of comfort and prestige she enjoyed at the Times Square studio.

"She made it very clear—she's not going to be shoved into some dingy little room," the insider continued.

"She expects the same level of comfort and prestige she had at 1515 Broadway. No exceptions," they spilled.

If CBS fails to meet her expectations, sources say King may be willing to walk away from the network.

"This is the final insult. Gayle is done putting up with this," another insider explained, adding, "She's got Oprah in her corner, she has options, and she's not afraid to use them."

CBS's cost-cutting efforts and Skydance Media merger

The decision to relocate 'CBS Mornings' was reportedly driven by CBS News CEO Wendy McMahon, who is tasked with slashing $500 million in expenses ahead of a potential merger with Skydance Media.

As previously reported, the FCC is currently reviewing Skydance’s request to acquire CBS in a bid to "strengthen and revitalize" the network.

Industry insiders predict the takeover could lead to sweeping changes in the news division.

"The place has been in freefall for years, and if the sale goes through, there's no way the new owners will settle for status quo," a source revealed.

CBS has been grappling with instability for years, facing multiple high-profile shake-ups.

Jeff Glor’s tenure as 'CBS Evening News' anchor was short-lived, as he was replaced by Norah O’Donnell, whose own $8 million deal was later slashed into half due to financial troubles at the network.

Despite earning an $11 million salary, King’s 'CBS Mornings' has struggled in ratings against 'Good Morning America' and 'Today', further adding to the network's challenges.

"Morale is at the bottom," a CBS insider admitted.

"Everybody knows their jobs are on the line. If this purchase goes through—and there’s no reason it shouldn’t—there’s going to be a massive fire sale in the news division," they added.

Reportedly, with a $28 billion deal on the horizon and Skydance CEO David Ellison poised to take over alongside his father, Oracle founder Larry Ellison, the future of CBS remains uncertain.