Piers has issues in the UK to deal with. Yes, only 600,000 would watch his CNN programme, but having said that, there is a big phone hacking trial going on and his name is buzzing around in the courts. It is bound to make CNN a little nervous. They don't want to associate themselves with a person potentially accused of phone hacking. Particularly if Piers was questioned by police about it in December 2013 (recent reports announced).
I actually think CNN genuinely wanted him to stay. His stance on anti-wars attracted people who despised him, and that would make great television. His encounter with Alex Jones was particularly a highlight.
I actually think CNN genuinely wanted him to stay. His stance on anti-wars attracted people who despised him, and that would make great television. His encounter with Alex Jones was particularly a highlight.