Christiane Amanpour to leave CNN in June 2027
This will bring an end to CNN chief international anchor Christiane Amanpour’s 43-year association with the broadcaster
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Published: Oct 20, 2026 8:09 AM | 1 min read
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- Christiane Amanpour, CNN's chief international anchor, will leave the network in June 2027, concluding a 43-year tenure.
- She announced her decision after months of contemplation, expressing gratitude for her long association with CNN.
- Amanpour joined CNN in 1983 as an entry-level assistant and rose to become a prominent international correspondent known for her coverage of global conflicts and politics.
- Her departure follows Skydance's recent acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, which has brought CNN and CBS News under the same ownership.
Christiane Amanpour, CNN’s chief international anchor, has announced that she will leave the news network in June 2027, bringing an end to a 43-year association with the broadcaster.
In a statement shared by CNN, Amanpour said she had made the decision after months of consideration. “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.
Amanpour joined CNN in 1983 as an entry-level assistant on the international assignment desk at its Atlanta headquarters. She subsequently worked as a reporter at the network’s New York bureau before becoming one of its leading international correspondents.
Amanpour is known for her reporting on global conflicts and politics, and for questioning world leaders and influential figures. She currently anchors Amanpour, CNN International’s flagship global affairs programme. She additionally hosts The Amanpour Hour.
Amanpour’s exit announcement comes weeks after Skydance, formerly Paramount Skydance, completed its $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, bringing CNN and CBS News under the same ownership.
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