Veteran journalist Christiane Amanpour is set to leave CNN in June 2027, ending a 43-year career at the international news network where she became one of the most recognisable figures in global journalism.
The 68-year-old Iranian-British journalist announced her departure in a statement shared on social media, saying the decision followed months of reflection.
“After many months of thought and a few sleepless nights, I have decided to separate from CNN, my partner of 43 fantastic years!” she said.
Amanpour, CNN’s chief international anchor, will scale back her flagship programme, Amanpour, to a weekly broadcast in early 2027 before the show concludes in May. She will formally leave the network the following month.
Her PBS programme, Amanpour & Company, will also end in December 2026. However, she plans to continue hosting The Ex Files, a podcast she co-hosts with her former husband, Jamie Rubin.
In her farewell message, Amanpour paid tribute to the colleagues and production teams who supported her throughout her career, recalling assignments covering the Gulf War, the Bosnian War, Rwanda, Afghanistan, Ukraine and Iran.
She said their collective work had been driven by a commitment to facts, evidence and humanity, enabling CNN to cover international events without fear or favour.
Amanpour also reaffirmed her commitment to independent journalism, urging journalists to uphold the truth.
“Remember: Always be truthful, not neutral,” she said.
Amanpour joined CNN in 1983 as an assistant on the international assignment desk in Atlanta before rising through the ranks to become one of the network’s leading foreign correspondents.
Her reporting from conflict zones and interviews with world leaders helped establish her reputation for rigorous international coverage, earning her recognition as one of the most influential journalists of her generation.