Why Is Anderson Cooper Leaving ’60 Minutes’? His Departure Explained
Anderson Cooper said goodbye to 60 Minutes after 20 years as one of the show’s correspondents. “There’s very few things that have been around for as long as 60 Minutes has and [have been able to] maintain the quality that it has,” Cooper, 58, said during his final show in May 2026 . “Things can always evolve and change, and I think that’s awesome, and things should evolve and change, but I hope the core of what 60 Minutes is always remains.” 60 Minutes debuted on CBS in 1968. Cooper took on his role as one of the show’s main correspondents in 2006. He confirmed his exit from the show in February 2026. “Being a correspondent at 60 Minutes has been one of the great honors of my career,” Cooper told Variety in a statement at the time. “I got to tell amazing stories, and work with some of the best producers, editors and camera crews in the business.” Andy Cohen’s Quotes About Drinking During CNN’s ‘New Year’s Eve Live’ He added, “For nearly 20 years, I’ve been able to balance my ...