""Being a correspondent at '60 Minutes' has been one of the great honors of my career," Cooper said in a statement. "I got to tell amazing stories, and work with some of the best producers, editors and camera crew in the business. For nearly 20 years, I've been able to balance my jobs and 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.""
"Cooper appeared on the show Sunday night, introducing a brief piece on filmmaker Ken Burns. It's not likely to be his last time on the show; he's expected to finish the current broadcast season, which ends in May. Cooper's exit from what remains the most prestigious show in television news is sure to raise questions about whether it had anything to do with the leadership of Bari Weiss, editor-in-chief of CBS News since last fall. Cooper's spokesperson said Monday he had no additional comment."
Anderson Cooper is leaving CBS' '60 Minutes' after nearly 20 years to spend more time with his young children. He has reported for the program since the 2006-2007 season while also hosting the CNN prime-time show Anderson Cooper 360° since 2003, balancing both jobs in a unique arrangement. Cooper appeared on the show Sunday and is expected to finish the current broadcast season ending in May. CBS News praised his two decades of work and said the program will welcome him back. His departure occurs amid unease at the program and questions about possible ties to recent leadership decisions under Bari Weiss.
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