CNN star Christiane Amanpour leaving network she’s called home for 43 years after concerns over merger

Christiane Amanpour has worked for CNN for 43 years - (Getty)

CNN mainstay Christiane Amanpour is leaving the network amid turmoil following the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger. Amanpour, 68, will step away in June 2027.

“After many months of thought and a few sleepless nights, I have decided to separate from CNN, my partner of 43 fantastic years!” Amanpour said in a statement Monday, as reported by Variety.