KEY POINT
- Amanpour announced her departure on October 19, ending a 43-year relationship with CNN.
- Her daily CNN and PBS programs will conclude this year, while her weekly CNN show will continue through May.
- She plans to continue her podcast, The Ex Files, and pursue new projects.
Amanpour, 68, confirmed her decision after months of consideration. In a statement to USA TODAY, she described CNN as her partner for 43 years and acknowledged that reaching the decision had involved sleepless nights.
Her departure marks a major change for one of international television journalism’s most recognizable correspondents. As CNN’s chief international anchor, she built her reputation through reporting from conflict zones and documenting humanitarian emergencies.
According to CNN’s reporting, the transition will take place in stages rather than ending all her commitments at once. Her daily programs on CNN and PBS are scheduled to finish this year, while her weekly CNN program will continue through May. She will also assist with the transition through June 2027.
Amanpour became widely known for her reporting during the Gulf War and the Bosnian War in the 1990s. Her work from these conflicts helped establish her public profile as a journalist covering international affairs from the ground.
Her role has extended beyond field reporting. She also hosts CNN International’s nightly interview program, Amanpour, bringing international issues and prominent interview subjects to audiences.
Leaving CNN does not mean Amanpour is ending her work in journalism. She intends to continue The Ex Files podcast and has expressed interest in pursuing new projects.
Her departure comes as CNN faces a change in ownership involving Skydance Corp., according to the supplied report. However, the available information does not establish that the ownership change prompted her decision to leave.
