Shock at CNN: Senior anchor announces departure after 43 years

Christian Amanpour, CNN's senior anchor, announced her departure this June after 43 years at the network. The network's chairman expressed regret and called her "one of the most beloved and trusted journalists."

Christian Amanpour, CNN's chief international anchor and one of the world's most recognized journalists, announced today (Monday) that she will leave the network this June after 43 years of service. Amanpour, 68, stated in an official announcement that after many months of reflection, she decided to part ways with CNN, emphasizing her signature message: "Always be truth-tellers, not neutral." CNN Chairman Mark Thompson shared the decision in a memo to staff, describing her as "one of the most trusted and beloved journalists there is" and expressing regret over her departure. Amanpour will gradually reduce her hosting duties until May and will continue reporting and traveling for the network until June. Her PBS program "Amanpour & Company" will go off the air this December, but her joint podcast with her ex-husband Jamie Rubin will continue. The headline uses the word "shock" to describe a planned departure, while the body presents an orderly farewell.