Christiane Amanpour announces June 2027 departure from CNN
The anchor says she will wind down her daily programs, maintain a weekly CNN show through May and continue her independent podcast.
CNN chief international anchor Christiane Amanpour has announced plans to leave in June 2027. According to Variety, the 68-year-old journalist informed colleagues on October 19, following a period of reflection on her career.
Amanpour said her daily programs would end before her departure, with a weekly CNN broadcast continuing through May. She also intends to assist with the transition through June. Her current presenting roles include CNN International’s Amanpour and Amanpour & Company, which also runs on PBS.
In a staff memo, CNN chairman and CEO Mark Thompson said he regretted her decision but acknowledged that she considered the timing appropriate personally and professionally. He said their discussions about her exit had extended over several months.
No specific new projects have been announced, though Amanpour expressed interest in pursuing them. She plans to continue Ex-Files, the independent podcast she makes with her ex-husband Jamie Rubin, a former U.S. State Department official.
Amanpour’s CNN career began with a news assistant position in 1983. Her reporting on conflicts and political developments internationally has received multiple Emmy and Peabody Awards.
