Trending Now - Anderson Cooper Bids Farewell to '60 Minutes' After Two Decades

WHO:

Variety - Anderson Cooper signed off as a correspondent for "60 Minutes."

Deadline - Anderson Cooper announced his exit from "60 Minutes."

WHAT:

Variety - Cooper completed a 20-year run on "60 Minutes."

Deadline - Cooper decided not to renew his contract with "60 Minutes."

WHERE:

Variety - The farewell took place on "60 Minutes," a CBS newsmagazine.

WHEN:

Variety - Cooper signed off on a Sunday.

Deadline - Cooper announced his exit in February.

WHY:

Variety - Cooper praised the program's editorial independence and trust with viewers.

Deadline - Cooper paid tribute to the legacy, quality, and independence of "60 Minutes."

HOW:

Variety - Cooper expressed his hopes for the future of "60 Minutes" during his farewell segment.

(UPDATED May 18, 2026 06:19 UTC)

Anderson Cooper has officially signed off from "60 Minutes," marking the end of his impressive 20-year tenure with the CBS newsmagazine. During his farewell segment, he praised the program's editorial independence and expressed his hopes for its future, while also paying tribute to its legacy and quality. Cooper announced his decision not to renew his contract back in February, concluding his time on a Sunday episode of the show.