CNN anchor Bianna Golodryga quits network after nine years, teases new gig

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-22 · by Ariel Zilber

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CNN anchor Bianna Golodryga announced her departure from the network after nine years, without disclosing where she is going next. Her last day at CNN will be Friday, and Zain Asher will take over her role as co-anchor of “One World.” This follows Christiane Amanpour’s recent announcement that she would leave after 43 years with the network. Golodryga, who was born in Moldova and moved to the United States as a refugee, has covered significant international events including Russia's invasion of Ukraine and Hamas' attack on Israel.
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Bianna Golodryga, a CNN anchor for nine years, announced her departure from the network on Thursday. She revealed the news on X, stating she was leaving for an "opportunity that I couldn’t pass up." Golodryga did not disclose her next destination but hinted at exciting news to be shared soon. Her last day at CNN is Friday, and Zain Asher, her co-anchor on “One World,” will continue in the role after her exit. This announcement follows Monday's surprise departure of veteran correspondent Christiane Amanpour who left after 43 years with CNN. The departures come as part of a larger shift within parent company Skydance Media, which is now led by David Ellison, son of Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison.

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🔮 “After nine wonderful years at CNN, I’ve decided to leave for an opportunity that I couldn’t pass up,” she wrote on X. Golodryga did not disclose her next destination in Thursday’s announcement.
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Golodryga PERSON · 7× CNN ORG · 5× The Post ORG · 4× Hamas ORG · 2× Israeli NORP · 2× Bianna Golodryga PERSON · 1× Christiane Amanpour PERSON · 1× Mark Thompson PERSON · 1× Skydance ORG · 1× Zain Asher PERSON · 1×

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Golodryga’s exit marks the second high-profile departure from CNN announced this week, following Monday’s surprise announcement that veteran international correspondent Christiane Amanpour would leave the network after 43 years.
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🔮 “After nine wonderful years at CNN, I’ve decided to leave for an opportunity that I couldn’t pass up,” she wrote on X. Golodryga did not disclose her next destination in Thursday’s announcement.
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CNN anchor Bianna Golodryga said Thursday she is leaving the cable news network after nine years. asserted
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“After nine wonderful years at CNN, I’ve decided to leave for an opportunity that I couldn’t pass up,” she wrote on X. Golodryga did not disclose her next destination in Thursday’s announcement. asserted
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“I’m grateful for the experiences, friendships and support from fabulous colleagues during my CNN years,” she wrote. asserted
she → ’m → years
A CNN spokesperson confirmed to The Post that network boss Mark Thompson announced Golodryga’s departure to staffers on Thursday morning prior to her social media message. asserted
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The network rep told The Post that her last day is on Friday. asserted
day → tell → Friday
She is expected to sign off at the end of her broadcast. asserted
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Zain Asher, her co-anchor on “One World,” will remain in the anchor position following her exit, the network rep told The Post. asserted
rep → remain → Post
Golodryga’s exit marks the second high-profile departure from CNN announced this week, following Monday’s surprise announcement that veteran international correspondent Christiane Amanpour would leave the network after 43 years. asserted
Amanpour → mark → years
The combined media giant, now known simply as Skydance, is led by David Ellison, son of Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison. asserted
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The couple share two children. asserted
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The veteran journalist has co-anchored CNN International’s “One World” alongside Asher since September 2023. asserted
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She also serves as the network’s senior global affairs analyst. asserted
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Born in Moldova when it was part of the Soviet Union, Golodryga came to the US with her parents as Jewish refugees in 1980 and grew up in the Houston area. asserted
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Fluent in Russian, she has covered Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the aftermath of Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel. asserted
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Her reporting has included a 2019 exclusive interview with Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei and a CNN documentary about Israeli hostages abducted by Hamas. asserted
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Last year, Golodryga co-authored “Don’t Feed the Lion,” a children’s novel about antisemitism and prejudice, with Israeli journalist Yonit Levi. asserted
Golodryga → co → Levi
Golodryga declined to comment further when reached by The Post on Thursday. asserted
Golodryga → decline → Thursday
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