Anderson Cooper Ends Tenure As ’60 Minutes’ Correspondent

Anderson Cooper is exiting as a correspondent for 60 Minutes after nearly two decades with the CBS News newsmagazine. Cooper has reported for the show while anchoring full time on CNN, under an agreement between the network and CBS. But he decided not to renew to remain on the top rated newsmagazine, according to sources […] Anderson Cooper Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for CNN Anderson Cooper is exiting as a correspondent for 60 Minutes after nearly two decades with the CBS News newsmagazine. Cooper has reported for the show while anchoring full time on CNN, under an agreement between the network and CBS. But he decided not to renew to remain on the top rated newsmagazine, according to sources familiar with the matter. Breaker first reported on his departure and his final segment, a story on Ken Burns that aired on Sunday. Cooper signed a new deal with CNN late last year, as his presence on the network has included not just his primetime show but hosting the Sunday newsmagazine The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper and podcasts. Must Read Stories Hide Articles ‘Wuthering Heights’ Attracts $83 Million Opening Worldwide ‘At The Sea’ Review; Fest Boss On Political Backlash; Raves For ‘Rose’; More Anderson Cooper Ends Tenure As ’60 Minutes’ Correspondent Constantin Film CEO On New ‘Resident Evil’ Pic & Indie Market Read More About: 60 Minutes Anderson Cooper CBS News ElectionLine 1 Comments Subscribe to Deadline Get our Breaking News Alerts and Keep your inbox happy. Sign Up 1 Comment Cancel replySubmit a commentComments On Deadline Hollywood are monitored. So don't go off topic, don't impersonate anyone, and don't get your facts wrong.Comment Name Email Website Δ Dan Rogers on February 16, 2026 1:57 pm and the beat goes on…. What a shame CBS SAD Reply Reply to Dan Rogers