Will Joe Rogan Be The New '60 Minutes' Host After Anderson Cooper's Exit? Here's What We Know

The buzz has it that CBS News has found a replacement for '60 Minutes' correspondent Anderson Cooper, and it's none other than Joe Rogan.

CBS has found a replacement for Anderson Cooper, or so the latest buzz suggests. According to reports, the news agency was looking for someone to replace Cooper on 60 Minutes. However, after a long search, it seems like the network executives may have their sights set on Austin-based podcaster, Joe Rogan. However, while there hasn't been any official confirmation, here's what we know so far.

Joe Rogan to host 60 Minutes

The buzz began after a RadarOnline report cited CBS News as considering Joe Rogan as a potential replacement. For the unversed, Rogan boasts 20.9 million subscribers on his YouTube channel, "PowerfulJRE," and millions of viewers of his podcast, "The Joe Rogan Experience," would be "strategy," not "stunt casting." According to the report, Rogan would bring "a core connection to over 50 per cent of the country," an unnamed media executive told RadarOnline.

They further alleged that the 58-year-old media mogul speaks to "viewers who feel ignored or mocked by legacy media," a viewership that, if reengaged, would solve the network's ratings and credibility problems. However, despite the buzz, the news is yet to be confirmed. Nonetheless, many have alleged that it might just be the change that CBS News needed.

Anderson Cooper left 60 Minutes on May 17, 2026

According to reports, it was in February 2026 when Anderson Cooper announced that he would be stepping away from 60 Minutes. For the unversed, Cooper had been a part of the show for more than two decades, which made his exit extremely heartbreaking for his daily viewers. In a statement, he said he wanted to spend "as much time" as possible with his kids, and that was the reason he was stepping away.

The anchor confirmed his departure to PEOPLE and said he will not renew his contract with CBS, bringing his tenure as a correspondent to a close. In a statement to the media outlet, he revealed that his decision eventually came down to his family. His last broadcast was on May 17, 2026. He shared how being a dad has taken a major role in his decision-making and stated:

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"Being a correspondent at 60 Minutes has been one of the great honours of my career. I got to tell amazing stories, and work with some of the best producers, editors, and camera crews in the business. For nearly twenty years, I've been able to balance my jobs at CNN and CBS, but I have little kids now and I want to spend as much time with them as possible, while they still want to spend time with me."

More about Joe Rogan and The Joe Rogan Experience

Joe Rogan, born Joseph James Rogan Jr., is an American podcaster, UFC colour commentator, comedian, actor, and former television host. He was born on August 11, 1967 and has been married to Jessica Ditzel since 2009. The couple has three daughters, Kayja Rose, Lola, and Rosy, born in 1996, 2008 and 2010, respectively. Kayja is Rogan's adoptive daughter from Ditzel's previous relationship. He hosts The Joe Rogan Experience, one of the most popular podcasts in the world, which has been the most-streamed podcast on Spotify since 2020.

Joe Rogan's podcasts feature a variety of guests discussing a range of topics, most notably politics and culture. He was credited with helping United States President Donald Trump appeal to young male voters after his appearance on the show during the 2024 presidential campaign. Other guests on his show include Austin-based actor, Matthew McConaughey, U.S. Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Texas native country star, Miranda Lambert and state Rep., James Talarico, among others.

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