From Variety · Brian Steinberg · · 30s
Christiane Amanpour to Leave CNN
CNN's Christiane Amanpour steps away after 43 years in news.
In brief
CNN's Christiane Amanpour steps away after 43 years in news. Christiane Amanpour will leave CNN in June after 43 years in television news. Originally reported by Variety.
Christiane Amanpour
Christiane Amanpour plans to step away from CNN in June after 43 years in television news.
“After many months of thought and a few sleepless nights, I have decided to separate from CNN, my partner of 43 fantastic years!”
Amanpour's statement
She said she looks forward to new projects and will always support CNN's independent journalism.
“I look forward to interesting new projects down the line, and will always be rooting for CNN and maintaining its history of independent journalism.”
What happens next
Amanpour will leave CNN in June after 43 years in television news.
The bottom line
Christiane Amanpour will leave CNN in June after 43 years in television news.
