Christiane Amanpour to leave CNN after four decades as Ellison era begins
CNN’s chief international anchor Christiane Amanpour will leave next year, after 43 years with the network, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters on Monday. The news channel has recently come under the ownership of Skydance, whose Chief Executive Officer David Ellison has faced criticism over his stewardship of CBS News . “After thinking carefully for several months … I’ve decided to…
Christiane Amanpour, CNN’s chief international anchor for 43 years, will depart the network next year, according to an internal memo obtained by Reuters. The news channel has recently transferred ownership to Skydance, whose CEO David Ellison has faced scrutiny over his management of CBS News. In a video statement, Amanpour expressed her decision to separate from CNN, stating it was "longer than many marriages."
Her daily show on CNN will conclude at the end of 2023, but she will continue her weekly 'Amanpour' program through June 2027. Amanpour thanked her TV crew and colleagues, emphasizing the significance of the teams and camaraderie they built over the years. She covered major conflicts such as the first Gulf War, Bosnia, Rwanda, Afghanistan, Ukraine, and Iran.
Skydance recently completed a $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, merging CNN and CBS News under one roof. CNN chief Mark Thompson and CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss will retain their positions, both reporting to Ellison and co-CEO Ynon Kreiz. Ellison has faced criticism for customizing news coverage at CBS News to align with US President Donald Trump.
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