Anderson Cooper has left 60 Minutes on CBS after 20 years of work
2 july 2026 в 14:13
Anderson Cooper officially left CBS’s «60 Minutes» in May 2026 after nearly two decades as a correspondent, delivering an emotional farewell to viewers and reflecting on the legacy of this iconic news program. «I hope '60 Minutes' remains exactly '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 anchor 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 career. Learn more about Cooper below.
Cooper was born on June 3, 1967, making him 59 years old.
Cooper joined CBS’s «60 Minutes» as a correspondent in the 2006−2007 season and remained with the news program for nearly 20 years before leaving it 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 anchor 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 career. Learn more about Cooper below.
Cooper was born on June 3, 1967, making him 59 years old.
Cooper joined CBS’s «60 Minutes» as a correspondent in the 2006−2007 season and remained with the news program for nearly 20 years before leaving it 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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