Christiane Amanpour to leave CNN after 43 years

Summary

Veteran journalist Christiane Amanpour has announced she is leaving CNN after 43 years. She gives no reason for the departure, which is to be completed by May 2027. The announcement follows Paramount Skydance's controversial merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, CNN's parent company, and coincides with changes at the network under its new owner, Paramount Skydance. The Times of Israel reports that Amanpour has faced criticism from Israel.

Timeline

1. The Globe and Mail

   19 Oct 2026, 17:48 UTCSource ↗

   The Globe and Mail reports that CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour is leaving the network after a 43-year career, and that the departure coincides with a new era at CNN as it comes under new owner Skydance.

2. Deutsche Welle

   20 Oct 2026, 03:45 UTCSource ↗

   Deutsche Welle reports that Christiane Amanpour is leaving CNN after 43 years, and that the announcement comes after Paramount Skydance's controversial merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, CNN's parent company.

3. The Times of Israel

   20 Oct 2026, 05:01 UTCSource ↗

   The Times of Israel reports that veteran reporter and anchor Christiane Amanpour announced she is leaving CNN after 43 years, gives no reason for the departure, and says it will be completed by May 2027, coinciding with changes at the network under new owner Paramount Skydance.