Deborah Norville, a television journalism icon, has announced she will step down as anchor of Inside Edition after an impressive three-decade career.
Norville, who joined the news magazine in 1995, shared the news during the April 2, 2025, broadcast, ending a remarkable era.
โItโs been an honor to be part of Inside Edition all these years,โ Norville said on-air. โAfter reflection, Iโve decided now is the time to move on.โ Her departure marks the end of her reign as the longest-serving female anchor on national TV, a legacy built from stints at Today, Street Stories, and 48 Hours.
On Instagram, she looked back at her start: โBill Clinton was president, O.J. Simpson was on trial, and Forrest Gump was sweeping the Oscars.โ Despite a โlovely offerโ to stay, Norville chose family over the โeasyโ path. โTwice before, I made career moves for personal reasons, and they were right,โ she wrote. โThis decision is about family, and I know itโs the right one.โ
A New Chapter Ahead
Norville will anchor Inside Edition through the current seasonโs end, leaving with gratitude. โItโs been a privilege to lead this team and enter your homes daily,โ she said, teasing future plans. โIโve got exciting things coming, and Iโll share more later.โ
Sheโs not leaving TV entirely. Variety reports sheโll host The Perfect Line, a trivia game show debuting in fall 2025. Produced by CBS News and Stations, itโll blend news and pop culture with a fresh visual twist. CBS exec Wendy McMahon praised Norvilleโs โwit and charmโ for the role.
As Norville exits Inside Edition, her historic impact on journalism shines bright, and fans are eager for her next adventure in entertainment.