Christiane Amanpour leaving CNN after 43-year tenure (video)

Christiane Amanpour, CNN’s chief worldwide anchor, plans to depart the information community subsequent June after working there for greater than 4 many years.

“After more than 43 years at CNN, Christiane has decided that the time is right to begin a new chapter,” Mark Thompson, CNN’s chief govt, mentioned in a letter to newsroom staff.

Thompson mentioned Amanpour, 68, plans to “scale back” her eponymous CNN International present to as soon as per week early in 2027.

“The program will conclude in May,” Thompson added, “and she will leave CNN at the end of June.”

“Christiane has thought carefully about this decision, and she and I have been discussing it for some months,” Thompson mentioned. “Like so many CNNers who will hear the news today, I’m very sorry to see her go, but l’ve come to accept that this is the right time for her, both personally and professionally.”

Amanpour has coated practically each main worldwide battle and international disaster of the final 4 many years.

She has additionally interviewed world leaders.

In a press release, Amanpour confirmed her departures from each CNN and PBS, the place she hosts the speak present “Amanpour & Company.” She additionally thanked “the amazingly talented people I’ve worked with throughout this incredible journey,” particularly her “beloved show teams and field crews.”

“We together battled to seek the facts, the evidence and the humanity, so that CNN could always broadcast the truth about the world and to the world, without fear nor favor,” Amanpour mentioned partially.

She added that her tenure at CNN has lasted longer than many marriages.

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