Business & Finance · October 19, 2026
Amanpour announces CNN departure after 43 years
Christiane Amanpour, CNN’s chief international anchor, is set to leave the network in June 2027 after a 43-year career. CNN CEO Mark Thompson announced the news to staff, noting that Amanpour will begin scaling back her show to once per week in early 2027 before its conclusion in May. During her tenure, she covered pivotal global events including the Bosnian War and the Arab Spring, and interviewed numerous world leaders.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Christiane Amanpour is leaving CNN in June 2027.
- She has been with the network for 43 years.
- CNN CEO Mark Thompson announced her departure via a staff memo.
- Her international show will scale back to once per week in early 2027.
- She is currently 68 years old.
- Major career highlights include covering the fall of the Berlin Wall and the Bosnian War.
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