Christiane Amanpour Announces Departure From CNN After 43 Years

Veteran Anchor christiane amanpour to Step Down

Longtime television journalist christiane amanpour has announced her upcoming exit from CNN, concluding a remarkable 43-year tenure with the organization. The chief international anchor stated that she reached her choice following many months of careful thought and discussion.

CNN chairman Mark Thompson addressed staff in a memo, expressing sadness over her departure while acknowledging that the timing feels appropriate for her personally and professionally. Leadership intends to honor her extensive career before she officially leaves next year.

A Storied Career as a Foreign Correspondent

Recognized globally for her frontline reporting during major international conflicts, christiane amanpour has covered numerous historical events. In her statement, she reflected on assignments ranging from the First Gulf War to the Bosnian War, Rwanda, Afghanistan, Ukraine, and Iran.

Since 2009, she has anchored a nightly interview program on CNN International. Her broadcast schedule has seen gradual reductions recently, shifting to a few days a week in January 2025.

Future Schedule and Ongoing Projects

Looking ahead, the broadcaster plans to reduce her program frequency further to once a week starting in January 2027, running until the show concludes in May. She will continue traveling and reporting for the network through June.

Outside of her primary network role, her PBS program titled “Amanpour & Company” is scheduled to wrap up in December. Meanwhile, she intends to maintain her podcast, “The Ex Files,” produced by Global alongside her ex-husband Jamie Rubin.

“Remember: always be truthful, not neutral,” christiane amanpour stated, expressing gratitude to the teams and field crews she collaborated with throughout her decades-long journey.

Sources: CNN, CNN, Boston.com, NBC News.