Gayle King and Charles Barkley to Host 'King Charles' Primetime Show

The news was also confirmed by King, 68, and Barkley, 60, who made the announcement during TNT's NBA tip-off.

"I want the show to be nonpolitical," Barkley said, adding that the show would touch on politics."You know is going to be a straight shooter. I’m going to be a straight shooter. I know she’s going to be fair and honest and you know I’m going to do the same thing." King added that the show would be a no holds barred look at current topics,"I think that decorum and courtesy and kindness always work," she said."But everybody I know has an opinion on something. We just need to figure out a way to have a good conversation without tearing each other down. And I think we can do that.", is a play on the duo's names. King shared her excitement with an announcement on her Instagram."YEP it’s true!..

The news of the show comes after it was speculated that the pair were in negotiations with the network. CNN confirmed that King will continue to host-- where she marked her 11-year anniversary in January -- daily, and Barkley will continue with his position at WBD sports.

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