Christiane Amanpour's departure from CNN is linked to concerns about David Ellison's takeover and an ideological realignment at CBS News.

"Christiane Amanpour is leaving #CNN after 43 years. The network’s chief international anchor had voiced concerns about David Ellison’s takeover of the network in the wake of an “ideological realignment” at CBS News." By Scott Nover "Christiane Amanpour, CNN’s chief international anchor and one of the most recognizable figures in television journalism, is leaving the cable network after 43 years." "Amanpour, in a May speech, expressed concern about a then-looming takeover of the network by David Ellison’s Paramount #Skydance, the owner of #CBS News, and lamented an “ideological realignment” at that network." Also: Trump administration holds up Patriot missiles for #Ukraine 2 hours ago #Zelensky has figured out why Trump loves #Putin Earlier today Ann Hornaday, longtime Washington Post film critic, dies at 66 Earlier today #USpol #Vote #NoKings https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/10/19/christiane-amanpour-is-leaving-cnn-after-43-years/

"Christiane Amanpour is leaving CNN after 43 years
The network’s chief international anchor had voiced concerns about David Ellison’s takeover of the network in the wake of an “ideological realignment” at CBS News." https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/10/19/christiane-amanpour-is-leaving-cnn-after-43-years/