CBS Saturday Morning’s beloved co-hosts Dana Jacobson and Michelle Miller’s final tearful moments reveal painful truth about what’s next

CBS Saturday Morning lost its beloved co-hosts Dana Jacobson and Michelle Miller on November 22, 2025, capping off seven years of partnership. In an emotional final broadcast, the anchors reflected on their time at the show while viewers nationwide watched the end of an era for the weekend news program.

A Tearful Goodbye After Seven Years

Michelle Miller opened the final broadcast with heartfelt words to viewers. “After seven long years of welcoming you to the weekend, our time here is coming to a close,” she said, reaching for Jacobson‘s hand as the pair addressed viewers for the last time. Jacobson acknowledged the difficult circumstances: “While it wasn’t our choice to leave, we did have one in how we get to say goodbye.”

Both anchors took time to thank the behind-the-scenes crew who made their storytelling possible. Jacobson highlighted everyone from producers to makeup artists. “Without them, there is no us,” she said, her voice steady despite visible emotion on set.

Reflecting on Seven Years of Storytelling

Jacobson, who previously logged a decade at ESPN before joining the show, grew emotional recounting what the program meant to her professionally. “What a gift that this show was. I got to travel the globe and be a storyteller again,” she said, discussing her favorite aspects of the role including interviews and learning people’s stories.

The anchor credited viewers for making the daily grind worthwhile. “At the airport, the gym, Celtics game or while I was even walking my dog Barkley, so many of you stopped me to share your love of Saturday Morning,” she shared with her voice breaking. “Thank you for making me feel like what I do is something that matters.”

Miller reflected on her own path, recalling arriving in New York City 22 years ago with “no job, no prospects, just a gritty reporter with a network of colleagues who gave me a shot.” She praised the show’s journalism mission and ability to tell complete stories from multiple perspectives.

Inside the Network Shake-Up at CBS

Event/Detail	Information
Final broadcast date	November 22, 2025
Length of tenure	Seven years as co-anchors
Reason for departure	Part of Paramount layoffs under new CBS News leadership
CBS News job cuts	Nearly 100 staffers affected in first round
Leadership overseeing changes	Bari Weiss (editor-in-chief) and Tom Cibrowski (network president)
Interim fill-in	Correspondent Adriana Diaz scheduled to fill in November 29

Uncertainty Over Replacements and Format

CBS Saturday Morning remains on air following the departure, but the network has created confusion among staff by not announcing permanent replacements. According to reports, the show will continue airing, though whether it will keep its current format remains unclear.

Several names have floated internally as potential replacements, including correspondent Elaine Quijano, Errol Barnett, Kelly O’Grady, and Jericka Duncan. However, none of these options have been finalized, leaving newsroom staff anxious about the program’s future. Sources revealed that Adriana Diaz was approached about anchoring full-time but does not appear interested in the position.

One CBS insider characterized the lack of communication as typical. “This is a network that has no plans,” the source said. The weekday CBS Mornings team currently oversees the Saturday morning program, suggesting a potential format consolidation under new management.

What Does This Mean for Saturday Morning News?

The departure of Jacobson and Miller marks a significant shift in weekend morning television. Before their departure, Miller and Jacobson had been part of the program since 2018 and led the weekend morning show in a dual-anchor format following the exit of Jeff Glor.

The changes at CBS News reflect broader cost-cutting across Paramount following Skydance‘s acquisition of the company. The first round of layoffs affected nearly 100 CBS News employees, with another 1,000 job cuts expected across Paramount in the coming months. Bari Weiss, reporting directly to David Ellison (CEO of Paramount Skydance), is overseeing the network overhaul that led to these departures.

“Every story I ever told has reminded me that change is not an ending; it’s an evolution, and I might add, a chance to gain a brighter sense of belonging.”

— Michelle Miller, CBS Saturday Morning co-host

Sources

• Deadline Hollywood – Detailed coverage of the emotional final broadcast and host quotes
• New York Post – Reporting on network layoffs, leadership changes, and replacement uncertainty
• Variety – Analysis of CBS News restructuring and employee impact