Christiane Amanpour to leave CNN in 2027 after 43 years as the news channel comes under new ownership by Skydance.
Amanpour will scale back her CNN International show to once a week from early 2027 before ending it in May. She will also end her PBS programme, Amanpour and Company, at the end of 2026.
Christiane Amanpour will leave CNN in June 2027 after 43 years, following decades of reporting on wars, world leaders and major international events.
News network’s chief international anchor says she will sign off next June
Longtime international anchor Christiane Amanpour is leaving CNN after 43 years at the network, according to media reporter Brian Stelter.
Amanpour did not give a reason for her departure, nor did she specifically mention changes at her network. But her exit coincides with a new era at CNN as it comes under a new owner, Skydance.
Christiane Amanpour explained her decision to "separate from CNN' in a taped segment on Monday's Episode of Amanpour, that included a retrospective.
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