According to a recent publication by the New York Post, Gayle King has finally broken her silence about rumors of her departure from CBS News. Gayle told TMZ that she loves her job and the network executives have assured her that she is well-liked by audiences and that she is doing a great job.While attending the 2025 Footwear News Achievement Awards on Wednesday, the 70-year-old opened up about her future with CBS Network. The event was organized at the Cipriani 25 Broadway downtown.Regarding her career goals at CBS, Oprah Winfrey's closest friend stated, "I'm still there, I'm planning to be there. "No, what do you know?" was her lighthearted response when asked if there was anything she could do about the circumstance.King, who was giving an award to Erin and Sara Foster's label, Favorite Daughter, looked stylish in a red blazer and matching pants. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostHer remarks followed Variety's story that King might leave the network next year to seek a different position. In a statement on Thursday, CBS News swiftly refuted that, stating that:"There have been no discussions with Gayle about her contract that runs through May 2026."At the event on Wednesday, Gayle King revealed that Sara Blakely's Sneex, a sneaker-heel hybrid, is her favorite item from friend Oprah's list of faves."I think I bought every damn color," she said, describing them as fantastic. King jokingly said, "eating," when asked what she planned to do over the holidays.She might not be completely fired from the CBS network, according to earlier rumors, as they might offer her a new deal to create specials for the network, much like what occurred to former CBS Evening News anchor Norah O'Donnell.Gayle's contract, which expires in May 2026, has not been discussed. In a statement to Variety, the network said, "She is a truly valued part of CBS and we look forward to engaging with her about the future."However, the network and corporation have already made significant layoffs, and Bari Weiss, the network's strong new Editor-in-Chief, has warned employees that an "enormously difficult" time is ahead.A crew dedicated to racial and cultural issues was also eliminated by the network as part of widespread layoffs. The Daily Mail verified that the unit and a number of other CBS News posts were completely terminated.Nearly 100 jobs at CBS News and an additional 2,000 at Paramount, its parent company, are reportedly being terminated. Among those fired were the entire staff in charge of CBS Saturday Morning, which included hosts Michelle Miller and Dana Jacobson as well as executive producer Brian Applegate.More about Gayle KingBorn on December 28, 1954, in Maryland, USA, Gayle King is an actress and producer who is known for her work in Queen & Slim, The Boss, and The Manchurian Candidate. William G. Bumpus was her former spouse.She is an award-winning journalist and a television anchor. She co-host of the CBS Mornings. In addition, she broadcasts Gayle King in the House, a live weekly radio program on SiriusXM, and serves as editor-at-large of Oprah Daily.Since joining CBS News in 2011, Gayle King has conducted insightful interviews with a variety of people, including former President Barack Obama, Mike Pompeo, Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan, Alexis Ohanian, Ed Sheeran, Angela Bassett, Cherelle Griner, Dylan Farrow, Chris Rock, Elon Musk, Billie Eilish, R. Kelly, and Michelle Obama and her mother, Marian Robinson, in their first TV interview.