CBS Boss George Cheeks Addresses Grammys Moving To ABC: “We Weren’t Prepared To Make An Uneconomic Deal”

The Grammy Awards ceremony will soon leave CBS as Disney secured the rights in a deal that surprised even long-time CBS executive George Cheeks, who expressed disappointment over what he described as an "uneconomic" decision but emphasized it was a choice made after careful consideration and mutual respect. Despite this shift, Cheeks remains optimistic about CBS's robust slate of upcoming specials, including hosting events like the Golden Globes, Emmy Awards, American Music Awards, and Tony Awards, all of which have drawn significant ratings interest. While he acknowledged the loss of a major legacy event, Cheeks viewed it as a strategic move to focus on CBS's own content and programming.