Christiane Amanpour to leave CNN after 43 years
The short version
- Christiane Amanpour will leave CNN in June 2027 after 43 years with the network.
- She has served as CNN's chief international anchor for many years.
- Her departure follows the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance.
- The merger has been described as controversial and the biggest media deal in history.
- Amanpour cited personal reflection and a decision to part ways with CNN in her statement.
What we don’t know yet
- The exact reasons behind Amanpour's decision beyond personal reflection.
- How the new ownership will affect CNN's editorial direction and staffing.
- Whether Amanpour will pursue other media or journalistic projects after leaving.
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First reported by CTV News Christiane Amanpour announces she will leave CNN next June
The Guardian Christiane Amanpour announces she’s leaving CNN after 43 years
New York Post Christiane Amanpour to exit CNN amid staffer concern on new owner Skydance’s plans for network
BBC News CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour to leave network after 43 years
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- New York Post, right-leaningCNN anchor Bianna Golodryga quits network after nine years, teases new gig
- Toronto Sun, right-leaningChristiane Amanpour to leave CNN after 43 years
- DW, centreChristiane Amanpour to leave CNN after 43 years
- Fox News, right-leaningVeteran CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour announces exit from network, will go off the air next June
- The Sydney Morning Herald, left-leaningCNN anchor Christiane Amanpour to leave after 43 years
- Toronto Star, left-leaningLongtime CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour leaving network after a storied career of 43 years
- The Hill, centreAmanpour announces CNN departure after 43 years
- The Straits Times, centreChristiane Amanpour says she is leaving CNN after 43 years
- BBC News, centreCNN anchor Christiane Amanpour to leave network after 43 years
- New York Post, right-leaningChristiane Amanpour to exit CNN amid staffer concern on new owner Skydance’s plans for network