Christiane Amanpour to anchor 'This Week'

[babylonsister]

Christiane Amanpour to anchor 'This Week'
Veteran CNN reporter will take over post in August

By Nellie Andreeva
March 18, 2010, 03:55 PM ET


Christiane Amanpour (Getty)


After days of speculation, ABC News announced on Thursday that CNN veteran Christiane Amanpour will be the new anchor of "This Week."

She will also serve as an foreign affairs analyst on other ABC News programs and will be anchoring primetime documentaries on international subjects.

"A highly respected journalist recognized around the world for her reporting, she brings to her new position a wealth of experience and knowledge, as well as a deep commitment to bringing news of the world to the American people," ABC News president David Westin said in an internal email.

"This Week" has been without a permanent anchor since George Stephanopoulos left in December to anchor "Good Morning America."

Amanpour will take over the anchor chair in August. Until then, Jake Tapper will serve as interim anchor. Ian Cameron will continue as executive producer.

With Amanpour on board, the Sunday political talk show is expected to shift its focus towards international matters that are Amanpour's domain.

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[louis-t]

1. I guess she's ok. A little over-dramatic for my taste.

[SharonRB]

2. I think she'll do a great job.

Better than any of the subs they've had over the last couple of months.

[Cass]

3. She's terrific. I will definitely watch her on Sundays. nt

[high density]

4. That's a lot better than Jake Tapper or that Bush moron Matt Dowd they had hosting a few weeks ago

I have not been very impressed with the Sunday news shows lately.

[FrenchieCat]

5. Let's see....who to watch?

Amanpour or David Gregory?

(that's a rethorical question) :rofl:

[ChairmanAgnostic]

6. had me worried for a picosecond.

A smart, educated multi-cultural woman
vs.
A horse's ass

Man, that is tough.

[FrenchieCat]

7. I know. I will have to ponder this one!

NOT! :)

[Catshrink]

8. That is the choice.

:thumbsup: on your succinctity.

[awoke_in_2003]

12. "A smart, educated multi-cultural woman"

maybe that is why she has always done something for me.

[ChairmanAgnostic]

21. agreed.

[babylonsister]

13. Ha! At least we have an honest choice now. nt

[JuniperLea]

9. I think she's awesome!

Part Linda Ellerbee, part Walter Cronkite. Sorta old school, but way better with follow-up questions.

She's a brainiac! I'm going to love this, I just know it.

[ChairmanAgnostic]

11. I confess I've had the hots for her for more than a decade.

[JuniperLea]

15. Brains can be really sexy...

I'm almost sorta gay for her myself;)

[SPedigrees]

16. Since when is "old school" a negative attribute?

She's amazing. For the first time in 5 years I regret dropping the major networks from our directv package.

[JuniperLea]

23. Where did you see it used as a negative?

I said I loved her... compared her to two very old school heavy weights, and complimented the idea of her penchant for good follow up questions. I don't see negative anywhere in that comment.

[hatrack]

10. Her vs. Dances With Rove?

As if you needed to ask . . .

The first thing ABC has done right in a very long time.

[Change Happens]

14. Oh good...I will tune in, will never watch MTP!!!

[Me.]

17. Hmmm, Wonder How George Will Feels About This

She has so much more going on than him

[BlueIdaho]

18. Tapper as interim anchor?

They should just shut the fucking program down until Ms Amanpour is ready to take the helm.

[babylonsister]

19. He's been anchoring on and off for awhile now. nt

[BlueIdaho]

20. Yup I know - and I switch off when I see him or Matt the Mutt. nt.

[tilsammans]

22. Brilliance and beauty!

Me likey! Excellent move by ABC. :bounce: