Christiane Amanpour to Leave CNN After 43-Year Career
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Christiane Amanpour, a renowned journalist and anchor, will depart from CNN in June 2027 after 43 years with the network. Her decision follows months of deliberation, and she plans to pursue new projects while supporting independent journalism. Amanpour's career includes extensive war zone reporting and interviews with global leaders. She faced controversy in October 2025 for remarks about Israeli hostages and Gazans, for which she apologized. Amanpour is also currently undergoing treatment for ovarian cancer.
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- Christiane Amanpour will leave CNN in June 2027 after 43 years with the network.
- The 68-year-old anchor plans to pursue new journalistic projects.
- Amanpour reported from numerous war zones and interviewed world leaders.
- She apologized in October 2025 for remarks about Israeli hostages and Gazans.
- Amanpour is currently undergoing her third battle with ovarian cancer.
- Her departure coincides with CNN's ownership transfer to Skydance.
Veteran journalist and anchor Christiane Amanpour announced she will be leaving CNN in June 2027, after a distinguished 43-year career with the network. Amanpour, 68, is a prominent figure in international news coverage, known for reporting from numerous war zones and interviewing world leaders. She stated that her decision followed months of contemplation and sleepless nights. Amanpour expressed gratitude to CNN and indicated her intention to pursue new journalistic projects while continuing to support CNN and independent journalism. She advised, "Remember: always tell the truth, and do not be neutral."
Amanpour joined CNN in 1983 as a news assistant in the foreign desk. She rose through the ranks, covering major global events such as the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Gulf War, the Bosnian War, and conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. She served as CNN's chief international correspondent from 1992 to 2010 and has hosted her eponymous show on CNN International since 2009. Since 2017, she has also hosted "Amanpour & Company" on PBS.
CNN announced that Amanpour's international show will transition to a weekly format starting January 2027, concluding in May. She will continue working for the network until her departure at the end of June. CNN CEO Mark Thompson acknowledged the decision was made after extensive discussions and expressed understanding for Amanpour's personal and professional timing, praising her contributions to journalism.
Amanpour has faced controversy, including criticism in Israel in October 2025 for suggesting that Israeli hostages might have received better treatment than Gazans during the war. She later apologized, calling her remarks insensitive and incorrect, and expressed horror at the treatment of hostages by Hamas.
Amanpour's departure occurs during a period of ownership changes at CNN, with control transferring to Skydance. She plans to continue hosting her independent podcast "Ex-Files" with her ex-husband, Jamie Rubin, a former senior State Department official. Approximately one year ago, Amanpour revealed she is undergoing her third battle with ovarian cancer, stating she is receiving professional treatment and feels confident in her medical approach.
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