Christiane Amanpour announces she’s leaving CNN after 43 years
Anchor’s departure not thought to be linked to company’s recent acquisition by David Ellison’s Skydance Media
TL;DR
- Christiane Amanpour is leaving CNN after 43 years.
- Her show 'Amanpour' will conclude in May, and she will leave the network at the end of June.
- Amanpour also hosts 'Amanpour and Company' for PBS, which will end this year.
- She stated her decision came after much thought and a desire for separation from the network.
- Amanpour emphasized the importance of seeking facts, evidence, and humanity in journalism, urging colleagues to 'always be truthful, not neutral'.
- Her departure occurs during a time of transition for CNN, now part of Skydance, owned by David Ellison and backed by Larry Ellison.
- While not directly linked to the new ownership, Amanpour expressed a commitment to CNN's independent journalism.
- CNN CEO Mark Thompson thanked Amanpour for her service and accepted her decision as the right time for her.
- Amanpour plans to continue hosting her podcast 'The Ex Files' and looks forward to future projects.