Amanpour To Anchor "This Week"
CNN's Christiane Amanpour has been named "This Week" anchor, the network announced last night, bringing a foreign policy expert on to host what has been a traditionally domestic policy and politics show.
ABC News pres. David Westin made the official announcement, calling
Amanpour "a highly respected journalist recognized around the world for her reporting."
"[S]he 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," Westin said.
Amanpour will also appear on other ABC News shows, provide int'l analysis of the important issues of the day, and anchor prime time documentaries on international subjects.
She will also be the only woman to host a network's Sunday political affairs show. Candy Crowley hosts CNN's "State of the Union."
"With Christiane we have the opportunity to provide our audiences with something different on Sunday mornings," Westin added. "We will continue to provide the best in interviews and analysis about domestic politics and policies. But now we will add to that an international perspective."
Amanpour will join ABC News in August. Until then, Jake Tapper will serve as interim "This Week" host. Ian Cameron will continue as "This Week" EP.
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