Christiane Amanpour to leave CNN after 43 years

Veteran journalist Christiane Amanpour will depart CNN in June 2027, concluding a 43-year tenure with the global news network. Amanpour, 68, announced her departure on Monday, stating she had spent months contemplating her future before making the decision. In a statement, she expressed her intention to pursue new opportunities while reaffirming her support for CNN's journalistic integrity.

"I look forward to interesting new projects down the line, and will always be rooting for CNN and maintaining its history of independent journalism," she added. Amanpour urged, "Remember: always be truthful, not neutral."

CNN chairman Mark Thompson confirmed the decision in a memo to staff, acknowledging his and Amanpour's discussions over several months. "Like so many CNNers who will hear the news today, I’m very sorry to see her go, but I’ve come to accept that this is the right time for her, both personally and professionally," Thompson said.

Amanpour began her CNN career in the early 1980s, initially as a news assistant before becoming one of the network's most notable international correspondents. Throughout her career, she reported on significant global conflicts, such as the Gulf War, Bosnian War, and the Rwandan genocide. Her assignments also took her to Afghanistan, Iraq, Ukraine, and Iran.

Amanpour has interviewed world leaders and covered major political and humanitarian developments, earning a reputation for exceptional international reporting and challenging interviews.

She currently hosts CNN's international interview program, Amanpour, which is set to transition to a weekly schedule in January and conclude in May 2027. Amanpour will continue reporting and traveling on assignments for CNN until June. Additionally, her public television show, Amanpour & Company, scheduled to end in December 2026, will also conclude. Amanpour briefly worked for ABC News in 2010 as the anchor of This Week before returning to CNN.

Despite her planned departure, Amanpour pledged to continue supporting CNN's commitment to independent journalism and explore other projects in the future.