CBS scoops up ABC talent amid layoffs and ongoing turmoil at the Disney-owned network

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CBS scoops up ABC talent amid layoffs and ongoing turmoil at the Disney-owned network
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CBS boss Wendy McMahon”is bringing a lot of people from ABC over to CBS,” a source told Page Six.

We hear longtime Disney and ABC staffers have been finding a home at CBS News as the former continues toFormer ABC heavy hitters such as Matthew Mosk and Wendy Fisher have landed executive positions at CBS after they were given the boot underpresident and CEO of CBS News and Television Stations and CBS Media VenturesMeghan Markle's 'malarkey stories' about childhood in Netflix show slammed by estranged half-brotherAnd she’s hoping to replicate the former success of now struggling “ Good Morning America .

” Case in point: Cibrowksi was the executive producer of “GMA” when it finally took over the No. 1 spot from NBC’s “Today” back in 2012. His hire “proves she’s bringing in heavy hitters,” a source said, “She’s building out the team, and trying to stabilize the news division, so she can focus on her much bigger portfolio.”McMahon is a former ABC staffer. She had a stint as president of the ABC Owned Television Stations before taking up her gig at CBS in 2021. Meanwhile, ABC announced it was laying off a chunk of its staff on Wednesday. An ABC exec seemingly attempted to downplay the layoffs, telling us, “just under 200 employees are impacted, representing less than 6% of the total ABC News Group and Disney Entertainment Networks workforce.”Karamehmedovic added, “I’d especially like to acknowledge the outstanding contributions made by our departing colleagues, who have our respect, gratitude, and empathy.”We’re told ABC staffers are on edge, and there may be another wave of layoffs to hit before summer. Lala Kent thought this $10 beauty buy cost ‘like a billion dollars’: ‘Best foundation I’ve ever used’Kate Middleton’s Veja sneakers are on sale for 30% off for a limited timeJustin Bieber's longtime personal assistant quits amid concerns about pop star's behavior: reportLala Kent thought this $10 beauty buy cost ‘like a billion dollars’: ‘Best foundation I’ve ever used’Save big on Kelly Clarkson’s home collection inspired by her move to NYC Emily Ratajkowski hits the beach in Brazil in an itty-bitty neon bikini: ‘Thought you could keep me away?’

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