New York, United States– Anderson Cooper, a longtime CNN anchor and correspondent for CBS News’s “60 Minutes,” is leaving the program after almost 20 years, according to statements released Monday and multiple media reports. The decision follows broader editorial and corporate changes at CBS News and comes as Cooper said he plans to spend more time with his young children after balancing roles at both networks.
Cooper confirmed his departure in a statement describing his tenure at the newsmagazine as “one of the great honors” of his career and noting that family considerations influenced his choice not to renew his contract.
CBS News said Cooper had guided viewers through major investigations, interviews, and international reporting during his time on the broadcast and expressed gratitude for his years of service, adding the program would welcome him back in the future.
Cooper joined “60 Minutes” in 2006 through an arrangement with CNN, where he has worked since 2001 and hosted “Anderson Cooper 360°” since 2003. His reporting across both networks has included coverage of conflicts, natural disasters, and long-term investigative stories spanning nearly a quarter century in television journalism.
His exit comes during a period of upheaval at CBS News tied to new editorial leadership and corporate restructuring following ownership and management changes. Recent controversies included internal disputes over editorial decisions and postponed reporting segments, reflecting tensions surrounding newsroom direction and audience strategy.
Media reporting first signaled Cooper’s impending departure earlier this week before the confirmation from the journalist and network statements.
Cooper is expected to continue his work at CNN, where he remains a central figure in the network’s news coverage.
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