Anderson Cooper Bids Farewell to 60 Minutes Amidst CBS Shake-Up

Anderson Cooper is leaving CBS News' '60 Minutes' after nearly two decades to spend more time with his children. His departure reflects significant changes within CBS following Bari Weiss's arrival as the new editor-in-chief, aiming to revitalize the network by adding contributors and adopting a 'streaming mentality'.

Renowned journalist Anderson Cooper is bidding farewell to CBS News' '60 Minutes' after a long-standing association of nearly two decades. The decision comes as part of Cooper's desire to dedicate more time to his family, marking another prominent exit during a period of change for CBS.

The departure coincides with a broader strategic shift at CBS News, driven by Bari Weiss, the newly appointed editor-in-chief by Paramount Skydance. Weiss's vision includes introducing 19 new contributors and infusing the network with a 'streaming mentality' to compete with rival networks ABC and NBC.

Despite prior aspirations from Weiss to retain Cooper on a full-time basis, his commitment remains with CNN, where he has been a prominent figure since 2001. Cooper's career has seen him cover major global events, and he continues under a renewed contract with CNN to lead 'Anderson Cooper 360'.

(With inputs from agencies.)