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Anderson Cooper is bidding farewell to CBS’s 60 Minutes, concluding an impressive career with the network to focus more on his family life.
The 57-year-old, also a prominent CNN anchor, has decided not to renew his contract with CBS, effectively ending his role as a correspondent for the esteemed newsmagazine that he joined back in 2007.
This decision signifies a notable change for 60 Minutes, a broadcast long celebrated as a cornerstone of television journalism.
Speaking to People, Cooper emphasized that his choice was a personal one, motivated not by career dissatisfaction but by his commitment to being a present father.
Anderson Cooper has confirmed he will not renew his contract with CBS, ending his nearly two-decade tenure with the network
His departure brings to a close an extraordinary chapter that began in 2007, when Cooper joined 60 Minutes while already anchoring CNN’s nightly broadcast, Anderson Cooper 360
“Working as a correspondent for 60 Minutes has been a profound honor in my career. I’ve had the privilege of sharing incredible stories and collaborating with some of the most talented producers, editors, and camera crews in the industry,” Cooper expressed.
But after years of balancing two of the most demanding jobs in television news, Cooper acknowledged that priorities had changed.
‘For nearly twenty years, I’ve been able to balance my jobs at CNN and CBS, but I have little kids now and I want to spend as much time with them as possible, while they still want to spend time with me,’ he added.
Cooper is the father of two boys, Wyatt, 4, and Sebastian, 3, whom he shares with his former partner Benjamin Maisani.Â
He has spoken candidly about their co-parenting arrangement, describing a routine built around shared responsibility and devotion to their children.
‘I work nights, and so he’s there at night,’ Cooper told explained. ‘And we both wake up right before they wake up, get them their milk and spend the first couple of hours of the day just us with them. And Benjamin speaks French to them. I have no idea what they’re saying. I think they’re plotting against me.’Â
The departure brings to a close an extraordinary chapter that began in 2007, when Cooper joined 60 Minutes while already anchoring CNN’s flagship nightly broadcast, Anderson Cooper 360.Â
His ability to straddle both cable and network television at the highest level made him one of the most visible and versatile journalists of his generation.
Cooper remains a central figure in CNN’s marquee programming, including the network’s annual New Year’s Eve broadcast alongside longtime friend and co-host Andy CohenÂ
At 60 Minutes, Cooper reported on some of the world’s most consequential stories, contributing to the program’s tradition of long-form investigative journalism and in-depth storytelling
At 60 Minutes, Cooper reported on some of the world’s most consequential stories, contributing to the program’s tradition of long-form investigative journalism and in-depth storytelling.
Despite his departure from CBS, Cooper’s role at CNN remains secure.Â
He renewed his contract with the network in December 2025 and continues to anchor Anderson Cooper 360, the nightly program that has become synonymous with his name and reporting style.
He also remains a central figure in CNN’s marquee programming, including the network’s annual New Year’s Eve broadcast alongside longtime friend and co-host Andy Cohen.
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