Anderson Cooper puts end to CBS vs. CNN job speculation as he inks new deal

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: The Independent

Monday 08 December 2025 16:53 EST


CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss will have to look elsewhere as she reboots the network’s flagship nightly news broadcast after CNN mainstay Anderson Cooper struck a new deal to stay at the cable news channel for the foreseeable future.

Variety reported on Monday that Cooper signed a new contract with the network in recent weeks that will ensure he will stay in his primetime cable news perch for the time being.

Besides hosting the longtime weeknight staple Anderson Cooper 360, Cooper anchors a Sunday night newsmagazine-style program and recently launched All These Is, a new podcast on grief and loss. On top of that, Cooper is the face of the network’s New Year’s Eve programming, co-hosting the countdown from Times Square alongside his close pal Andy Cohen.

CNN declined to comment about the contract extension or the terms of Cooper’s deal.

Read more: https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/anderson-cooper-cnn-cbs-news-contract-b2880520.html

[wolfie001]

1. Weiss, Cooper and Cohen

All are wealthy gay people that play nice with the tRUMP Administration. I find this odd when tRUMP supporting preachers literally preach about executing gay people. Not to mention all of the anti-LGBTQ policies instituted by this vile administration. I guess it's better for them to just pretend that things are "normal" and continue to collect their "noice" paychecks.

[LittleGirl]

2. Really? You must never watch Anderson

Because you wouldn't say that he is a "play nice" guy with 45. Sheesh. Anderson doesn't need the money. He does it because it gives him purpose in life. He's branching out of his typical roles because he's become a grief doula. I had no idea Weiss is gay, nor does it matter. Sounds like a "gay agenda" position you're spouting. Carry on.

[wolfie001]

3. He's lukewarm at best

I'm sure it's his dynastic privilege. He should be pouring rage at the fat, orange imbecile. He can afford it. Just my opinion.

[LittleGirl]

5. He's professional except for New Year's Eve.

His grief programs have improved my struggle with grief with his podcasts and guests.
I saw a therapist for a year and eventually quit the medication and her because Anderson’s shows worked for me. I feel like I’ve moved past the hardest part.

[wolfie001]

6. Oh my! Fighting battles I had no idea

You speak from a different angle that I appreciate and was unaware. Best of luck in the future!

[LittleGirl]

7. Thanks. I hope life spares you that struggle. nt

[wolfie001]

10. So nice of you!

Enjoy the holidays!

[tavernier]

8. Thanks for that.

My loss of loved ones has been for the most part timely and expected (age, long term illness) and even though I continue to love and miss them, the grief was as expected. But my heart breaks for friends and even strangers who face devastating grief that often comes with unexpected death, particularly of a child. I can’t imagine suffering pain like that day to day. Whatever events caused your struggle, I am so happy that you have been helped.

[LittleGirl]

11. Thank you for your kind words. Same to you. nt

[maxsolomon]

4. Whoop de doo.

Don't care one way or the other.

[FakeNoose]

9. Ok that's over ... truth is that most of us don't really care

I haven't been a fan of CNN in the last 10+ years. On the other hand, CBS and Bari Weiss can go to hell ... so there's that.