Charles Gibson Named World News Tonight Anchor

Posted on May 23, 2006

Charles Gibson will be the sole anchor of World News Tonight on ABC according to an ABC News report. Gibson will replace the co-anchor team of Elizabeth Vargas and Bob Woodruff. Vargas will be taking maternity leave. She will return to anchor to 20/20.

Vargas said she had made the decision after consulting with her doctors.

"David and I have been talking for some time about what would happen as my maternity leave approaches," Vargas said. "My doctors have asked that I cut back my schedule considerably. What works best for me and my family is to return in the fall to '20/20' as I raise my new baby and young son."

Woodruff is recovering from injuries he sustained while reporting from Iraq.
Woodruff said, "Elizabeth and I set out on a great adventure this year, and I'm proud of what we accomplished. Elizabeth had to shoulder an enormous job when I was injured, and she did it with grace. Charlie Gibson is a mentor and a friend. I look forward to contributing to his broadcast as soon as I'm able."
"I am humbled to accept this new assignment. I have witnessed firsthand the grace and determination of every member of the staff of World News Tonight. I look forward to joining this extraordinary team and to helping the broadcast start a new chapter," Gibson said about the anchor position.



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