Moments ago ABC News reported that Christiane Amanpour is joining the American TV broadcaster from August as the host of the Sunday show This Week and according to an internal CNN memo she will be ending her show Amanpour at the end of April. Amanpour started on CNN International (DStv 401) in September last year.
"I leave CNN with the utmost respect, love and admiration for the company and everyone who works here,'' Christiane Amanpour said in a statement. ''This has been my family and shared endeavor for the past 27 years and I am forever grateful and proud of all that we have accomplished.''
Christiane Amanpour was CNN's chief international correspondent. CNN has sent out an internal note earlier today, in which CNN president worldwide, Jim Walton informed CNN personnel about the change.
''I have some news for you about Christiane Amanpour,'' the note starts. ''ABC News will announce today that she is joining that organization to headline one of its programs. You may have seen media speculation concerning this move; out of respect for Christiane, we have reserved comment until now, when we all agree that the time is right to share her plans.''
''Her work burnished our news brand and gave it authority. In turn, the CNN imprimatur opened doors for her around the world and provided a global platform for the intelligent, courageous, principled reporting that is her signature. CNN and Christiane helped make each other great.''
''She will depart her CNN International show at the end of April. We’ll announce changes to the CNN International programming schedule in the coming weeks; today is about honoring our friend. For her hard work these many years on behalf of CNN; for going where the story was, wherever in the world that might be; for her passion, character and generosity; and most of all, for her extraordinary journalism, Christiane has our gratitude, respect and sincere best wishes.''
