Reports claiming that CBS was considering podcast giant Joe Rogan as a replacement for Anderson Cooper on 60 Minutes have been denied by the network. A CBS News spokesperson has confirmed that the story is false, putting an end to speculation that had been circulating on social media.
RadarOnline had reported that CBS was eyeing Rogan to fill the seat left vacant by Cooper, who announced his departure from 60 Minutes in February. The potential move was framed as a strategic decision, rather than a stunt casting choice, with insiders suggesting that Rogan's popularity could bring a much-needed boost to the network's ratings and credibility.
However, not everyone was convinced that the move would be a success, with a veteran producer warning that Rogan's unscripted and polarizing style could either electrify the show or blow it up. The internal mood at CBS is reportedly divided, with some questioning whether the network is brave enough to take on the biggest reinvention in the show's history.
