Exodus 2010

Uh, uh... When does Anderson's contract end?

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Series of Staff Departures from CNN

Last Updated on Tuesday, 12 January 2010 -- 01:12
Tuesday, 12 January 2010 -- 01:08

Over the last week or so, three high profile presenters and reporters have announced their departure from CNN. The news follows quickly after CNN announced its new daytime lineup, including the promotion of chief business correspondent, Ali Velshi to the anchor seat.

Heidi Collins leaves CNN this Friday, although there is no word on her future plans. She currently anchors the 9am-11am slot, and will be replaced by Kyra Phillips. A CNN spokesperson told TVNewser; "After seven years of dedicated service to CNN, Heidi Collins will be leaving the network on January 15. We thank Heidi for her contributions to the network and wish her the best."

Abbi Tatton, the internet reporter on the Situation Room has left CNN to persue other opportunities. The british journalist joined CNN in 2000 as a producer in Washington DC. Again speaking to TVNewser, a network spokesperson said; "Abbi is a Situation Room original and has been a wonderful colleague at CNN — both on and off the air — for nearly a decade. We're sorry Abbi has decided to leave the network but we're thrilled she has other opportunities. We truly wish her all the best."

Erica Hill is also leaving CNN and heading to CBS News. She was a correspondent and stand-in anchor on Anderson Cooper's 360 programme. Cooper said on air; "While I'm happy for her and her entire family, it is with a very heavy heart I say good-bye. I cannot imagine doing this program without Erica Hill and I cannot really express how much I'm going to miss you."

Acknowledgements: TVNewser