CNN’s Christiane Amanpour to Depart After 43 Years

CNN chief international anchor Christiane Amanpour plans to leave the network at the end of June 2027, after more than 43 years. She began at CNN in 1983 on the international news desk before becoming a correspondent. Her CNN International program will conclude in May after scaling back to weekly broadcasts in 2027. In her statement, she thanked colleagues and field crews and said she looks forward to new projects. CNN chief Mark Thompson praised her journalism and contribution to the network.