Christiane Amanpour to Leave CNN After 43 Years
The longtime chief international anchor will end her daily shows this year before departing the network in June 2027 The post Christiane Amanpour to Leave CNN After 43 Years appeared first on TheWrap .
Christiane Amanpour, CNN's longtime international anchor, announced on Monday that she is departing the network after 43 years. In a statement, Amanpour, 68, attributed her decision to months of reflection and some sleepless nights. At the end of 2026, she will conclude her daily CNN and PBS programs, transitioning to a weekly show on CNN International through May 2027.
Amanpour will remain with CNN through June 2027. CNN chairman Mark Thompson confirmed the departure in a memo to staff, praising Amanpour as "one of the most trusted and beloved journalists anywhere" and stating that it was the right time for her to move on. Thompson noted that her contributions would be celebrated before her departure.
Amanpour joined CNN in 1983 and proved many naysayers wrong, establishing CNN's reputation for international reporting. She has covered numerous conflicts, including the Persian Gulf War, Bosnia, Rwanda, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Ukraine, earning multiple journalism awards. Her CNN International show, "Amanpour," has featured interviews with world leaders.
Amanpour's departure follows the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Skydance, which brought CNN and CBS News under the same corporate umbrella.
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