Christiane Amanpour to leave CNN in June 2027 after 43‑year tenure
Amanpour will scale back her daily show to weekly in early 2027 and end her PBS series, while CNN CEO Mark Thompson said the network supports her decision.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Veteran journalist Christiane Amanpour announced she will leave CNN in June 2027, ending a 43‑year association with the network, according to both Independent reports.
What happened
Amanpour, 68, will reduce her daily programme “Amanpour” on CNN International to a weekly format at the start of 2027 and will conclude the show in May 2027. Her PBS series “Amanpour & Company” is set to finish by the end of 2026. She disclosed the plan in a memo to staff on Monday and in a public statement reported by Variety.
What the reports add
- After her departure she will continue co‑hosting her podcast “The Ex Files” with ex‑husband Jamie Rubin.
- Both Independent bulletins note the timing: the daily show scales back to once a week at the beginning of 2027 and ends in May, while the PBS program ends by the end of 2026.
- The second bulletin links her exit to the recent finalisation of the Skydance‑Warner merger, noting the network is now under new ownership.
What was said
“After many months of thought and a few sleepless nights, I have decided to separate from CNN, my partner of 43 fantastic years!”
— Christiane Amanpour, statement to staff, as reported by Variety and quoted in the Independent.
“I look forward to interesting new projects down the line, and will always be rooting for CNN and maintaining its history of independent journalism.”
— Amanpour, same statement, Independent.
“Christiane has thought carefully about this decision, and she and I have been discussing it for some months.”
— CNN CEO Mark Thompson, statement to the Independent.
“Like so many CNNers who will hear the news today, I’m very sorry to see her go, but I’ve come to accept that this is the right time for her, both personally and professionally.”
— Mark Thompson, quoted in the Independent via Variety.
How it came about
Amanpour joined CNN in 1986 and served as chief international correspondent from 1992 to 2010, covering conflicts in Iraq, Bosnia, Afghanistan and Ukraine. Her departure follows months of discussion with CEO Mark Thompson and comes just days after the Skydance‑Warner merger placed CNN under new ownership, a development highlighted in recent Felo coverage of CNN leadership.CNN chief Mark Thompson meets new owners to discuss his future
Key facts
- Christiane Amanpour will leave CNN in June 2027 after 43 years. (independent.co.uk)
- Her daily show will shift to weekly in early 2027 and end in May 2027. (independent.co.uk)
- The PBS programme "Amanpour & Company" will conclude by the end of 2026. (independent.co.uk)
- CNN CEO Mark Thompson said the network supports her decision. (independent.co.uk)
Timeline
- 1986-01-01 — Amanpour joins CNN
- 1992-01-01 — Becomes chief international correspondent
- 2026-10-19 — Amanpour announces departure
