Christiane Amanpour to leave CNN after 43 years at network

Veteran journalist Christiane Amanpour announced on Monday that she is leaving CNN after 43 years at the network, DW, UPI, CNN, the BBC, the Washington Post, PBS NewsHour, the Guardian, the New York Times, and NBC News reported. DW and UPI noted that the 68 year old Chief International Anchor will fully depart in June next year. In a statement, Amanpour said she decided to separate from CNN after several months of thought and a few sleepless nights. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]

According to DW, Amanpour explained in a social media video message that her daily show on CNN and PBS will end at the end of this year. She added that she has worked out a smooth transition with CNN to host her show once a week through to June. CNN Chief Executive Officer Mark Thompson informed the network's newsroom of her departure plans in a letter, UPI reported. [1][3]

DW and PBS NewsHour reported that the announcement comes as CNN undergoes major corporate changes. PBS NewsHour noted that her departure coincides with a new era following an 81 billion dollar merger under owner Skydance that brings CNN and CBS together. DW reported that the move follows Paramount Skydance's merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, the parent company of CNN. [1][7]

Amanpour became well known for her on the ground reporting from major conflict zones, DW noted. BBC News reported that she covered wars in Rwanda, Afghanistan, Ukraine, and Iran during her career. The Iranian British journalist hosts the nightly interview program Amanpour on CNN International and Amanpour and Company on PBS. [1][5][12]