Veteran journalist Christiane Amanpour to leave CNN after 43 years
Veteran journalist Christiane Amanpour has announced plans to leave CNN in June 2027, ending her 43-year career with the international news network.
Amanpour, 68, announced her decision on Monday, saying she had spent several months reflecting on her future before deciding to part ways with the broadcaster.
“After many months of thought and a few sleepless nights, I have decided to separate from CNN, my partner of 43 fantastic years!” she said in a statement, adding that she looked forward to pursuing new projects while supporting CNN’s independent journalism.
CNN chairman Mark Thompson confirmed her departure in a memo to staff, saying they had discussed the decision for several months. He said he was sorry to see her leave but accepted that it was the right time for her personally and professionally.
Amanpour joined CNN in the early 1980s as a news assistant before becoming one of its leading international correspondents. She covered major conflicts and humanitarian crises, including the Gulf War, the Bosnian War and the genocide in Rwanda, with assignments also taking her to Afghanistan, Iraq, Ukraine and Iran.
She has interviewed world leaders and reported on major political developments throughout her career. Her international interview programme, Amanpour, which she has hosted since 2009, is expected to move to a weekly schedule in January 2027 before ending in May.
Amanpour will continue reporting and travelling on assignments for CNN until June 2027. Her public television programme, Amanpour & Company, which airs on PBS in the United States, is scheduled to end in December 2026.
She briefly left CNN in 2010 to anchor ABC News’ This Week, succeeding George Stephanopoulos, but later returned to the network. Despite her planned departure, Amanpour said she would continue supporting CNN’s commitment to independent journalism while exploring new opportunities.
