Today Contributor Donna Farizan Bids Farewell, Embarks on New Chapter

On September 8, 2025, Donna Farizan, a longtime contributor to the Today show, announced her departure from the program after 12 years. Farizan, now 34 years old, expressed her desire to pursue new and exciting professional opportunities beyond the show.

Farizan first joined the Today show as an intern while still in college at George Washington University, eventually becoming a full-time contributor after graduating at the age of 21. During her tenure, she has been a part of the show's various iterations, from Today with Kathie Lee and Hoda to Today with Hoda & Jenna and now Today with Jenna & Friends.

In her farewell message, Farizan reflected on the lessons she has learned and the growth she has experienced over the years. She expressed gratitude for the friendships she has made and the enthusiasm she has received from the show's loyal viewers, whom she considers part of her "team." Farizan also thanked her colleagues, Jenna Bush Hager and Savannah Guthrie, for serving as role models and mentors during her time on the show.

As Farizan embarks on her next chapter, she is embracing the unknown with excitement, ready to create her own path and continue her professional development. Her departure from the Today show marks the end of an era, but her legacy and the impact she has made on the program and its viewers will undoubtedly continue to inspire and motivate others.