Anderson Cooper has left 60 Minutes on CBS after 20 years of working there
18 may 2026 в 18:37
Anderson Cooper officially left CBS’s «60 Minutes» in May 2026 after nearly two decades as a correspondent. He delivered a heartfelt farewell message to viewers and shared his thoughts on the legacy of this iconic news program. «I hope that '60 Minutes' remains '60 Minutes,'» Cooper said during his farewell. «There are very few things that have lasted as long as '60 Minutes' and maintained such quality».
The long-awaited CNN host explained earlier this year that he wants to spend more time with his two young sons while continuing his work at CNN. As fans react to Cooper’s departure from this iconic news program, many are also wondering about his future on television and his career as a whole. Learn more about Cooper below.
Cooper was born on June 3, 1967, making him 58 years old.
Cooper joined CBS’s «60 Minutes» as a correspondent in the 2006−2007 season and remained with the news magazine for almost 20 years before leaving in May 2026.
No, Cooper is not leaving CNN. In fact, reports indicate that he signed a new contract with the network at the end of 2025 and will continue to host «Anderson Cooper 360°», - his podcast «All There Is», - and a special New Year’s Eve broadcast on CNN with Andy Cohen
The long-awaited CNN host explained earlier this year that he wants to spend more time with his two young sons while continuing his work at CNN. As fans react to Cooper’s departure from this iconic news program, many are also wondering about his future on television and his career as a whole. Learn more about Cooper below.
Cooper was born on June 3, 1967, making him 58 years old.
Cooper joined CBS’s «60 Minutes» as a correspondent in the 2006−2007 season and remained with the news magazine for almost 20 years before leaving in May 2026.
No, Cooper is not leaving CNN. In fact, reports indicate that he signed a new contract with the network at the end of 2025 and will continue to host «Anderson Cooper 360°», - his podcast «All There Is», - and a special New Year’s Eve broadcast on CNN with Andy Cohen
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