René Syler To Exit 'The Early Show'

(CBS)  René Syler will leave her co-anchor post on CBS News' The Early Show this month, CBS announced Monday.

She will be pursuing other media opportunities, including the publication of her first book, "Good Enough Mother," due to be published in March 2007.

"I've had an extraordinary run here at The Early Show, said Syler in a statement. "I've been able to make a difference in millions of women's lives by talking about everything from breast cancer awareness to hormone replacement therapy to diet do's and don'ts."

"I've had the opportunity to trace my ancestral roots, go to space camp with my son and swim with whales in Florida. I've even been able to teach Bobby Flay a thing or two about tacos. I'm now on to the next chapter in my life... literally," said Syler. "My book will be published in March, and I'll be off on a book tour across the U.S., where I very much look forward to meeting in person all the people I've woken up with for the last four years."

Syler's last appearance as an anchor on the show will be Friday, Dec. 22, 2006.

She has been an anchor of The Early Show since October 2002, when it debuted in its current four-anchor format.

Syler is a recipient of the 2004 Gracie Allen Award for Individual Achievement, in the National Best Anchor category, for her series on breast cancer.

The American Women in Radio and Television also awarded her Television Personality of the Year in 1997.

Syler was born at Scott AFB, Ill., and grew up in Sacramento, Calif. She was graduated from California State University at Sacramento in 1987 with a degree in psychology.

Syler and her husband have two children.

[shawnonly]

To say the least, I am extremely saddened to learn that Rene Syler is leaving the Early Show. She was one of my favorite brights spots on the show and my husband thought she was "fine". She was for my husband what Ed Bradley was to me - admired. I sincerely hope that this was Rene's decision to leave the show and not another ousting of an amazing, talented and intelligent African American woman. I hope this isn't a trend because if it is, I will be starting a boycott! Rene, please confirm whether or not you left on your own terms because if you didn't, I'd be happy to lead a boycott. I'd rather see you on the show any day than Julie! God bless and best wishes.

Texas by default

[danmarek]

Rene,

December 22nd will be a sad day for all of us who respect and love you and your presence on The Early Show. You have been a true inspiration to me and have shown me how to be more than I believe I can. Your sense of humor brought life to our early mornings, which is unsurpassed in any other broadcast or with any other anchor. Rene, you are the most compassionate and humane anchor/reporter I have witnessed over the years. It has been a true honor to get to know you over these past four years, even if I never got the chance to meet you in person.

Good luck in all your future endeavors. I know you will be successful. Thank you for everything you have meant and will always mean to me and so many others. You will be genuinely missed.

Godspeed.

Dan Marek in Albuquerque, New Mexico

[grandberries]

Rene Syler,

This Georgia Girl has been a supporter of your talent since the very first show. You are a Gracie Allen award winner. In my book, that means are the best of the best. You certainly earned it! Your breast cancer awareness segment was the best. The industry recognized you and that honor and distinction belongs to you whereever you go.

Thank you for bringing your personality to us every morning. As an African Americal woman you are a true role model and inspiration. You made me so proud. I have never met you, but I know you are a strong, confident woman. You are a trail blazer. I know without a shadow of a doubt, you are about to head to the next level. God's plan...all things work for the good... Your presence will be truly be missed. Ready to get your book.

Thank you, Renee. Thank you for showing us that it is possible to be the best of your craft. Praying for you in Georgia. Your light will continue to shine. It just got brighter.

God Bless You

[agnim]

Good luck, girl.
You are one awesome human being many needed to see over the years.

Ignore bushrocks1 and agnim and maybe they will go away

as someone else said in another forum, "uh oh another slow news day"