Correspondent Anderson Cooper left the program permanently «60 Minutes» After nearly two decades at CBS, he expressed a desire to spend more time with his two young children. However, sources say his departure is a classic case of him leaving before being forced to, while the network's chief Bari Weiss is reorganizing the news department.
Moreover, insiders say Cooper's time at CNN is also running out, despite him signing a new contract with the struggling network at the end of 2025.
«"It may seem like Anderson has his job [at CNN] secure right now, but things can change overnight, and there has been some bickering and controversy within the network over the decision to re-sign him," the insider says.
«"Ultimately, if the ratings drop, he could very easily be fired anyway, and management is watching him like a hawk - especially since he seems so burned out and eager to cut back on his hours and enjoy a more relaxed lifestyle.".