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Christiane Amanpour To Leave CNN In 2027 After 43 Years With Network
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Key Points:
- Christiane Amanpour announced she will leave CNN after 43 years, scaling back her schedule at the end of 2026 and departing fully in June 2027, also ending her PBS show and daily CNN International series by year-end.
- Amanpour will continue a weekly CNN show through May 2027 and maintain her podcast, The Ex Files, produced by Global.
- CNN chairman Mark Thompson expressed regret over Amanpour’s departure but acknowledged it as the right decision personally and professionally, praising her long and distinguished career.
- Amanpour’s career highlights include coverage of major conflicts such as the Gulf War, Bosnian War, and Ukraine, as well as exclusive interviews with global leaders, establishing her as a leading international journalist.
- Her departure coincides with the recent acquisition of CNN’s parent company by Skydance Paramount, which has promised to maintain editorial independence under current leadership.
