Christiane Amanpour announces she will leave CNN next June
CNN • • world
Key Points:
- Christiane Amanpour, CNN's chief international anchor, announced she will leave the network in June 2025 after 43 years, citing personal and professional reasons.
- Amanpour plans to reduce her hosting duties gradually, shifting to a weekly program by January 2027 before ending it in May, while continuing reporting and traveling for CNN until her departure.
- CNN chairman Mark Thompson praised Amanpour as one of the most trusted journalists and expressed regret over her departure, highlighting her significant contributions and promising a celebration before she leaves.
- Amanpour reflected on her career covering major global conflicts and emphasized the importance of teamwork and truthful journalism throughout her tenure.
- Her PBS show, "Amanpour & Company," is scheduled to conclude in December 2024.
