Chief international anchor Christiane Amanpour is leaving CNN after more than four decades, with plans to conclude her daily show and pursue new projects.
Key facts
- •Christiane Amanpour joined CNN in 1983 as an assistant in Atlanta.
- •Her daily show on CNN International will transition to a weekly schedule in early 2027 before ending in May.
- •Amanpour will also conclude her PBS show, "Amanpour & Co," at the end of 2027.
- •The 68-year-old journalist has previously spoken publicly about her 2021 ovarian cancer diagnosis.
- •Her departure follows the recent $81 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Skydance.
Longtime CNN chief international anchor Christiane Amanpour announced on Monday that she will leave the network after a 43-year tenure. Amanpour, who began her career at CNN as an assistant in 1983, plans to scale back her daily show to a weekly format in early 2027 before ending it entirely in May, followed by her departure from the network the next month.
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Career and Future Plans
Amanpour rose from an entry-level assistant in Atlanta to become one of the network's most prominent correspondents, known for her reporting from global war zones and conflict areas, including the Gulf War, Bosnia, Rwanda, Afghanistan, Ukraine, and Iran. In addition to her CNN departure, she announced she will conclude her PBS program, "Amanpour & Co," at the end of the year. She intends to continue hosting her podcast, "The Ex Files," and pursue new professional projects.
Leadership Farewell
CNN CEO Mark Thompson confirmed the departure in a staff memo, noting that he and Amanpour had been discussing the decision for several months. Thompson praised her long-standing contributions to journalism and recounted that early in her career, a supervisor had doubted her potential to become a foreign correspondent or hold an on-air role. Amanpour expressed gratitude for her colleagues and field crews, emphasizing the importance of camaraderie in her pursuit of factual reporting.
Timeline
- 1983Christiane Amanpour joined CNN as an assistant in Atlanta.
- Oct. 6Skydance-owned Paramount closed its buyout of Warner Bros. Discovery.
- Early 2027Amanpour will scale back her daily show to once a week.
- May 2027Amanpour will end her daily show on CNN International.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by BBC Entertainment & Arts, ABC News Entertainment.
