Veteran Anchor Maurice DuBois Bids Emotional Farewell to CBS Evening News
Maurice DuBois signed off from the CBS Evening News on Thursday, December 18, marking the end of a distinguished 21-year career with the network. His final broadcast was filled with emotion as he delivered a heartfelt goodbye to viewers.
DuBois concluded the broadcast with the iconic Edward R. Murrow sign-off, telling audiences, “Good night, and good luck.” He expressed gratitude for the trust viewers placed in him over the years and reflected on covering communities across the United States during moments of profound tragedy. Co-anchor John Dickerson joined DuBois for the final broadcast, praising him as both a model journalist and a trusted colleague. Their camaraderie added a poignant touch to the farewell.
The departure comes amid major organizational changes at CBS News. The network recently appointed Bari Weiss as editor-in-chief and has been reshaping its operations following the Paramount and Skydance merger. These changes are affecting personnel across the news division.
Tony Dokoupil of CBS Mornings is set to take over as the sole anchor of the CBS Evening News on January 5, 2026, while substitute anchors will fill the desk in the interim. DuBois’ exit marks the end of an era for the long-running newscast, which has consistently ranked behind ABC and NBC in evening news ratings.
