TV Icon Quits Hit Show After Three Decades on Air

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Following three decades on television, one of TV's most iconic hosts are bidding farewell. .

On Wednesday, Deborah Norville revealed that she will be departing from CBS' Inside Edition once this season concludes.

'I've felt incredibly honored and privileged to be part of Inside [Edition] for so many years,' Norville stated during the broadcast, with excerpts shared on their Instagram page. ‘As we reach this significant moment, it’s a chance for introspection, and upon reflecting, I’ve concluded that it’s the right time for me to step away from Inside Edition.’

Norville mentioned that Inside Edition's producers attempted to prolong her time on the program.

'I received a wonderful proposal to remain, however, there are experiences I aspire to have and destinations I wish to visit that staying here would not allow,' she went on. 'Therefore, when the season concludes, I plan to move forward.'

'I have several exciting developments underway, which I'll discuss shortly; however, at this moment, I wish to express how privileged I feel to have led Inside Edition throughout these years,' Norville stated. 'Working alongside such an immensely gifted team and being welcomed into your homes daily is an honour that I hold in high regard.'

Inside Edition covers a wide range of topics, such as criminal activities, pop culture updates, and lifestyle pieces designed to engage a large audience base.

Norville's declaration about her exit comes after reports from December indicated that she had taken up a new role as the host of The Perfect Line.

The game show is slated to premiere this autumn.

Norville likewise posted a clip regarding her departure from Inside Edition on her private Instagram account on Wednesday.

In her caption, she mentioned that reaching 30 years in any endeavor is quite an achievement, and after 30 years of anchoring Inside Edition, it’s time for a new chapter.

'I've had an incredible journey and I'll depart feeling grateful for my colleagues and those I served, as well as the audience who has tuned in,' she went on to say.

Norville pointed out that she had previously made two career transitions motivated by personal reasons. These included relocating from Chicago to join NBC News in New York, as well as moving from CBS News to Inside Edition, both of which she described as "the correct choices."

This choice is driven by my family...and I am certain it’s the right one. Stay tuned for much more from me coming soon…just from a different location,” she ended.

Deborah's significant influence, whether in front of or beyond the camera, has been instrumental to Inside Edition's achievements over the last three decades," stated Charles Lachman, the executive producer of Inside Edition, following the announcement. "Her contributions have left an indelible mark on the program, and I am eager to see how she will further develop her remarkable broadcasting heritage in this new phase.

Before Norville moved on to join Inside Edition in 1995, she had worked as both an anchor and a reporter for CBS News.

Before joining CBS, she had shared anchoring duties for the Today Show alongside Bryant Gumbel.

Norville, originally from Georgia, studied at the University of Georgia located in Athens. She began her career in broadcasting at the FOX 5 station in Atlanta.

Previously, in 2019, Norville found herself at the heart of her own narrative when she disclosed her battle with cancer. That April, she shared plans for surgery to excise a malignant growth from her thyroid gland. Interestingly, it was an observant Inside Edition viewer who noticed the issue and brought it to her attention. "In this day and age where people speak up upon seeing something amiss, I’m truly grateful such attitudes prevail," Norville remarked then.

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