Anderson Cooper Departs CBS News Program ‘60 Minutes’

By Aurax Radio | May 18, 2026 | 2 min read

Veteran journalist Anderson Cooper has announced his departure from CBS News’ “60 Minutes” after a brief tenure on the long-running program. His exit comes amid broader leadership changes and ongoing debate over the direction of television news at major U.S. networks.

Anderson Cooper seated in a television studio during a “60 Minutes” interview.

Anderson Cooper is departing CBS News’ “60 Minutes” after a short tenure on the program.

Anderson Cooper is leaving 60 Minutes after serving as a correspondent on the flagship news magazine program for less than two years.

Cooper confirmed his departure during his final appearance on the broadcast, thanking colleagues and viewers as he concluded his run on one of American television’s most recognizable journalism programs. The veteran anchor, who continues to host programs on CNN, joined “60 Minutes” in 2024 as part of CBS News’ effort to strengthen its investigative and long-form reporting lineup.

His exit follows months of internal changes and heightened scrutiny surrounding the future direction of legacy television news divisions. Industry analysts have pointed to growing competition from digital media platforms, shifting audience habits and debates over editorial independence as major pressures facing traditional broadcast journalism.

CBS News studio and “60 Minutes” branding inside a television production environment.

“60 Minutes” remains one of the most prominent investigative news programs on American television.

Reports surrounding Cooper’s departure also come amid wider discussions inside CBS and parent company Paramount Global about programming strategy and leadership transitions. Media observers said recent controversies involving newsroom management and outside political criticism have contributed to uncertainty within the network’s news operations.

“60 Minutes,” first launched in 1968, remains one of the most influential investigative programs in American television history despite declining linear television audiences across the industry. Cooper’s tenure included interviews, field reporting and feature investigations covering domestic politics, international affairs and cultural issues.

Sources: Information sourced from USA Today, Rolling Stone and Status News.

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