Anderson Cooper's Departure Marks End of Era at '60 Minutes'

Anderson Cooper is leaving his role at 60 Minutes after nearly two decades. The journalist, who joined the show in 2007, decided not to renew his contract to prioritize spending time with his young children.

Cooper's Career Shift

On February 16, Anderson Cooper announced he would be stepping away from 60 Minutes, a position he described as one of the great honors of his career. He cited the desire to spend more time with his children as a primary reason for not renewing his contract with CBS.

Focus on Family

Cooper is a father to two sons, Wyatt and Sebastian, whom he co-parents with ex-partner Benjamin Maisani. He has spoken about the importance of family and wanting to be present during his children's formative years.

Continued CNN Role

Though leaving 60 Minutes, Cooper will continue anchoring Anderson Cooper 360° at CNN and co-hosting the network's annual New Year’s Eve special with Andy Cohen. His decision reflects a focus on balancing career commitments with personal life.