Christiane Amanpour to leave CNN after 43 years
Chief international anchor Christiane Amanpour announced she will depart the network next year. Her exit comes as CNN enters a new era under owner Skydance.
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What happened
Christiane Amanpour, CNN's chief international anchor, announced she is leaving the network after 43 years. She started at CNN as an assistant in 1983 and has covered wars including Rwanda, Afghanistan, Ukraine and Iran. Her departure is set for next year.
Why it matters
Her exit comes as CNN comes under new ownership after a merger that brings CNN and CBS under one roof. Her departure is not thought to be linked to the acquisition.
Timeline
- Oct 19, 12:48 PM ET: Christiane Amanpour announced she is leaving CNN after 43 years.
- Oct 20, 7:30 AM ET: Amanpour said on Monday that she would leave CNN next year after more than four decades at the cable network.
Coverage
- It’s hard not to read into Christiane Amanpour’s CNN exit (Ren LaForme)
- Longtime CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour leaving network after a storied career of 43 years (PBS)
- Christiane Amanpour Says She Is Leaving CNN After 43 Years (The New York Times)
- Christiane Amanpour announces she’s leaving CNN after 43 years (The Guardian)
- Christiane Amanpour: CNN reporter and anchor to leave network after 43 years (BBC)
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