Christiane Amanpour to Depart CNN After 43 Years
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Christiane Amanpour, a prominent journalist and anchor, is leaving CNN in June after 43 years with the network. Her daily shows on CNN and PBS will conclude this year, but she will continue a weekly program until May. Amanpour's departure occurs as CNN transitions to new ownership and faces financial challenges. She has had a notable career covering international conflicts and has also been involved in interviews and reporting on Israel that have sometimes drawn controversy.
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- Christiane Amanpour is leaving CNN in June after 43 years with the network.
- Her daily programs on CNN and PBS will end this year.
- She will continue hosting a weekly show on CNN until May.
- Amanpour's departure follows discussions with CNN CEO Mark Thompson.
- Her exit coincides with CNN's acquisition by Skydance and financial concerns.
- She has a history of controversial reporting related to Israel.
Veteran journalist and anchor Christiane Amanpour will leave CNN in June, concluding a 43-year tenure with the network. Her daily programs on CNN and PBS are set to end this year, though she will continue hosting a weekly show on CNN until May and assist with the transition until June. Amanpour announced her departure in a statement, expressing gratitude for her "43 wonderful years" with CNN and anticipation for future projects. She affirmed her continued support for CNN and its commitment to independent journalism, urging others to "always tell the truth, and do not be neutral."
Amanpour, 68, has hosted an evening program on CNN International since 2009 and the PBS program "Amanpour & Company" since 2017. She briefly moved to ABC News in 2010 to host "The Week" but returned to CNN in 2012 after the show struggled with ratings. CNN CEO Mark Thompson acknowledged Amanpour's decision, stating that he and the anchor had discussed it for months and that he understood it was the right time for her personally and professionally.
Amanpour began her career at CNN as a news assistant in the foreign desk. She rose to prominence covering conflicts in Eastern Europe, Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan, serving as CNN's chief international correspondent from 1992 to 2010. Her departure comes as CNN is under new ownership by Skydance, amidst reports of billions in debt and concerns about potential political bias in its news coverage.
Amanpour is also expected to continue with her independent podcast, "Ex-Files," co-hosted with her ex-husband, former senior State Department official Jamie Rubin. Throughout her career, Amanpour has conducted numerous interviews and reports related to Israel, some of which have sparked controversy. Notably, in October 2023, she apologized for remarks suggesting Israeli hostages might have received better treatment than Gazans, calling her comments "insensitive" and "wrong" after speaking with former hostages and their families.
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