Donna Farizan gave followers a behind-the-scenes have a look at her last At present With Jenna & Mates episode.
“I hope you don’t have dedication points as a result of it’s you & me now!!!! 🤣 bts from my final day!” Farizan captioned a Wednesday, September 10, Instagram video, which featured clips from her last day on the NBC morning present.
“All the time with a Mary Poppins bag,” she wrote over footage of herself strolling into 30 Rockefeller Heart earlier than the present’s Monday, September 8, episode. “Mates in all places within the constructing.”
Earlier than stepping into hair and make-up, Farizan loved an early morning exercise with Jenna Bush Hager. “At present requires ‘The Class’ A cathartic launch exercise,” she captioned clips from the exercise session.
As soon as dressed, Farizan watched Bush Hager and Monday’s Jenna & Mates visitor host, Savannah Guthrie, interview actress Malin Akerman. Following the section, Farizan joined the ladies on the sofa to announce her Jenna & Mates exit. She wrapped up her last day on set by sharing hugs along with her NBC colleagues and grabbing post-show drinks with Bush Hager and the Jenna & Mates crew.
“Gratitude. Onward,” Farizan wrote on the finish of the video as she blew a kiss goodbye to the At present studio.
Followers despatched well-wishes to Farizan within the submit’s feedback. “The world is yours. Wanting ahead to what’s subsequent. You bought this!” one person wrote, whereas one other added, “As Kathie Lee would say, good luck Donnadorable!”
“Can’t wait to see the brand new Journey for you! All the time Loved watching you! All of the Greatest!” a separate commenter wrote. Another person shared, “Go get your ‘Subsequent’ Donna!!! Love your zest for all times and being true to your self. 👏👏👏😊❤️💪🥂🥂.”
Farizan stunned viewers with information of her Jenna & Mates exit on Monday. “A 12 months in the past, I launched a collection known as ‘Personal Your Energy,’ the place I challenged myself to talk my reality,” she stated on the present. “And now, after 12 years with At present, I’m difficult myself to unfold my wings past the present to see what new and thrilling alternatives await me professionally.”
Farizan mirrored on her time at At present — from working as an intern to changing into a fourth hour of At present contributor — whereas studying a letter to herself in a prerecorded video bundle. “The world of TV and content material can typically really feel overwhelming as a result of there isn’t any roadmap, however I’m so grateful to have gone to the college of Kathie Lee Gifford, the college of Hoda Kotb, and the college of Jenna Bush Hager, as a result of now, it’s time for me, Donna Farizan, to create my very own map,” she gushed.
Again in Studio 1A, Bush Hager advised Farizan that she’s going to “at all times be part of our household,” including, “We can not wait to see what the long run has in retailer for you. We all know it’s gonna be stunning.”
Farizan wrapped up her goodbye by giving a particular shout-out to the present’s viewers. “You’re the one fixed of this present. I wish to thanks for rising up with me. I’ll proceed to share my voice. I’ll proceed to wager on myself, as I’ll encourage you to do as nicely. I’ll proceed to entertain with worth and supply each gentle and depth,” she stated. “And I hope you’ll comply with me on my journey as a result of we’re all on this collectively. This path is sweeter and extra fulfilling due to you, and we’ve acquired a protracted runway forward.”
At present With Jenna & Mates, Weekdays, 10 a.m. ET, NBC