Bianna Golodryga leaving CNN after nine years, final day Friday 23 October

Bianna Golodryga is leaving CNN after nine years, a CNN spokesperson confirmed. She joined the network in 2017. She announced the move on Thursday, 22 October 2026, saying she was leaving for an opportunity she could not pass up. Her final day is Friday, 23 October. Variety reports talks with Politico and CBS News remain fluid.