Fans are curious to know why Deborah Norville is leaving Inside Edition. The program focuses on covering a wide range of important topics, from entertainment to true crime stories. Now, after decades of hosting the show, Norville has stepped back.
Here is everything you need to know about Norville’s departure from the tabloid television program.
What did Deborah Norville say about leaving Inside Edition?
Deborah Norville has decided to start a fresh journey after leaving Inside Edition.
The 67-year-old was part of the program for over 30 years. In her recent interview with TV Insider, Norville recalled her journey and opened up about her decision to exit. When asked about what prompted her to leave Inside Edition, she stated, “A couple of things.” Norville further added, “I had been there for 30-plus years, which is way longer than most people do anything; it’s basically a lifetime and a half, if you think about it, if a lifetime is allegedly 20 years.”
“I felt like this was something we could do remotely. I wanted to do the show in another location, and that wasn’t something that they were prepared to do,” she continued. Norville further expressed, “So, okay, fine. It’s your candy store, and that’s the way you get to choose how to run it. And I decided, Okay, fine. I felt really strongly about that. So it was time to move on.”
She was also asked whether the exit was a tough decision. Norville said, “Not really, because I had been there for so long. I felt like the show was doing so well, and you want to leave something when it’s strong.” She added, “You want to leave when it’s in good shape, when you feel good about the trajectory that you’re on. When you’ve worked for those people, my colleagues, as many years as I had, the last thing I wanted was to see the show not remain strong. And I felt like it was in as great shape as it could possibly be. And so it was a good time to move forward.”
Following her exit from Inside Edition, Norville will be seen hosting the game show, The Perfect Line, expected to premiere in September 2025.