In April 2025, Deborah Norville announced she would step down as anchor of Inside Edition, a position she had held since March 6, 1995. Her final broadcast aired on May 21, marking the end of a storied 30-year tenure—making her the longest-serving female anchor in national television for a syndicated newsmagazine.
During her farewell broadcast, Norville delivered an emotional send-off. She reflected on her journey—from early criticism to a lifelong mission to prove her place in television—and urged viewers to “believe in yourself when it seems no one else does.”
The episode featured tributes from colleagues and highlights of her impactful work, including remote anchoring during COVID from her kitchen studio.
She plans a relaxing European vacation with her husband and is set to host a new game show, The Perfect Line, this fall.
On July 7, 2025, it was officially announced that Eva Pilgrim, best known as a co-anchor for ABC News’ GMA3, will become the fourth anchor in Inside Edition’s history. Pilgrim joins as the show enters its 38th season.
Pilgrim, who has been with ABC News since 2016 and became a permanent GMA3 co-anchor in 2023, brings a decorated reporting background—from 20/20 and Nightline to World News Tonight. In announcing her departure from ABC, an internal memo praised her “tireless and enthusiastic” work and noted she’ll still have syndication presence on ABC-owned stations in Chicago and Houston.
Her own words capture her excitement: “Anchoring Inside Edition is truly a dream job… I’m pinching myself that I get to work with this amazing team.” Executive producer Charles Lachman added that Pilgrim’s journalism credentials and warmth made her a perfect fit to guide the show into its next chapter.