This past Friday, longtime “Today“ anchor and correspondent Natalie Morales announced to staffers in a memo that she’s leaving NBC News to pursue a new opportunity.
“To my Dateline and Today show families, it’s very hard to say goodbye… and we all know in this business it’s never goodbye but see you later,” Morales wrote.
“I’m eternally grateful for the support and deep friendships that will remain no matter where our paths lead. I have so much to be thankful for and for every one of you who helped me get here… muchísimas gracias mis amigos.”
At the time of the announcement, it was a mystery as to where Morales would be heading, but Deadline, among other media outlets, reports that she’ll be joining CBS as she becomes the permanent host of “The Talk.”
CBS declined to comment on the matter. Nonetheless, if the reporting is accurate, Morales will fill the final slot as she joins fellow co-hosts Sheryl Underwood, Amanda Kloots, Jerry O’Connell, and Akbar Gbajabiamila on “The Talk.”
Morales has been with NBC’s Today since 2006 and appeared on other NBC News programs, including NBC Nightly News and Dateline. The correspondent will continue to appear on Dateline until the end of the year.
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