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Deborah Norville will leave ‘Inside Edition’ at season’s end, with ‘exciting things’ planned

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Deborah Norville, who was 36 when she began hosting “Inside Edition” in 1995 following stints at CBS News and NBC’s “Today,” has announced her departure from the anchor position after a remarkable 30-year tenure.

She expressed gratitude and acknowledged the honor of working at ‘Inside Edition’ for so many years. This significant moment prompted her to ponder, leading her to believe that it’s now the right time to embark on a new journey. This decision was announced during the show where she has made over 3,350 appearances, reaching the impressive milestone of 30 years in March.

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The “Inside Edition” season ends in September.

Norville expressed, “They extended a wonderful invitation for me to remain, but there are activities I yearn to engage in and destinations I wish to explore that this situation doesn’t accommodate. My time here has been a privilege I deeply respect.

She said she would talk later about the “exciting things” she has in the works.

In her farewell message, which was posted on X (previously known as Twitter), Norville casually reminisced about the time when she started her job: Bill Clinton was the president, the O.J. Simpson murder trial was ongoing, and ‘Forrest Gump’ was poised to claim victory at the Oscars. Over time, she went on to hold the record as the longest-running host in American television, according to her own words.

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For three decades, Deborah’s influential role, both in front of and behind the camera, has significantly propelled ‘Inside Edition’ towards success. As shared by executive producer Charles Lachman in a recent statement, Deborah has left an indelible mark on the show, and I eagerly anticipate her continuing to expand her remarkable broadcast career in her upcoming journey.

Back in 1995, an article published by The Times reported that Norville’s role as anchor of “Inside Edition” did not imply a shift towards tabloid-style reporting or a sacrifice of her professional journalism standards. Despite the fact that the program occasionally paid sources for stories, it was made clear that this did not compromise her journalistic integrity.

In my own words, as a follower, I’m expressing that Steve Weinstein states she hasn’t transformed into a sensationalist, a ’12-fanged monster’, whose sole purpose seems to be to spin scandalous tales and pollute the airwaves with her salacious stories, according to her own claims.

People often categorize “Inside Edition” and similar shows as tabloids, implying they’ll broadcast anything on TV. However, Norville stated during that time, “Inside Edition” is not like that. In fact, she explained, all information included in their stories undergoes thorough checking and verification. Their standards are just as rigorous as those at the networks.

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After completing its 37th season on air, ‘Inside Edition’ consistently attracts an audience of approximately 3.6 million viewers. The ratings saw a significant increase of 15% when Norville joined the team, as reported by CBS Media Ventures. Some recent topics covered on the show include speculation over whether Gary Coleman’s wife leaked his death photo in 2010, the tragic cause behind the demise of former Yankees player Brett Gardner’s son Miller, and an investigation titled ‘Why Are People Stealing Those Giant Drink Containers?’ (It’s important to note that this last topic refers to the popular drink tumblers, not the NHL championship trophy).

Among all shows airing initially in television syndication, this particular show was the one that continued its production uninterrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic. During this past year, the narrative has encompassed various topics such as the California wildfires, the unusual plane crash incident in Toronto, and President Trump’s visits to areas affected by disasters.

Plus behind-the-scenes coverage from the Grammys and the Oscars.

In 1995, Norville told The Times, “The very same individuals who predicted I’d ruined my chances in television this time around were the ones who said I’d never make it on TV before. They’ve underestimated me once, and if they choose to count me out again, they will be wrong twice.

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30 years ago, Norville’s aim upon leaving network news was to earn another Emmy award, joining her existing two: one for reporting on the Romanian uprising and the other for her work during the Mississippi floods of 1994.

Last year, she was among a group that included Steven Fabian, Lisa Guerrero, Ann Mercogliano, Jim Moret, and Les Trent who were all nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award.

In the end, the category for daytime personality didn’t pan out as expected; instead, the Emmy was awarded to the team from “Entertainment Tonight.

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2025-04-03 20:01

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