SUMMARY
- Anderson Cooper exits “60 Minutes” after two decades as a correspondent
- He will continue hosting on CNN under an extended contract
- Departure comes amid leadership changes at CBS News
NEW YORK — Anderson Cooper will step down as a correspondent for “60 Minutes” after 20 years, ending a cross network partnership between CBS News and CNN as he shifts focus to family and his expanding CNN roles.
Cooper’s departure marks a significant moment for the long running newsmagazine, which has faced internal changes following the appointment of editor in chief Bari Weiss.
Cooper joined 60 Minutes in 2006 while anchoring at CNN. He said balancing both roles became difficult after becoming a parent. CBS News’ parent company, Paramount Global, acquired Weiss’ site, The Free Press, in a reported $150 million deal.
“Being a correspondent at ‘60 Minutes’ has been one of the highlights of my career,” Cooper said in a statement reported by Variety.
A CBS News spokesperson confirmed discussions about contract renewal but said Cooper chose to remain at CNN.
CBS News is expected to announce staffing adjustments in coming months.
Cooper’s exit underscores shifting priorities inside major US broadcast news organizations as they navigate leadership transitions and evolving audience demands.
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