Christiane Amanpour to Depart CNN After 43 Years

Christiane Amanpour, CNN’s chief international anchor, has announced her decision to leave the network after 43 years, with her departure expected in June 2027. In a statement, the 68-year-old journalist expressed her excitement for new projects while maintaining support for CNN's commitment to independent journalism.

CNN chairman and chief executive Mark Thompson praised Amanpour as one of the most trusted journalists and noted that her contributions would be celebrated before her exit. Amanpour joined CNN in 1983 as an assistant on the international news desk and became a prominent correspondent, covering major conflicts such as the First Gulf War, the Bosnian War, and events in Rwanda, Afghanistan, and Ukraine.

Since 2009, she has hosted her own interview program on CNN International. Her daily broadcasts will conclude in December 2026, transitioning to a weekly format in early 2027 before ending in May.

Amanpour will continue her podcast, The Ex Files, with her former husband, Jamie Rubin.