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BROOKE Baldwin's last day at CNN was April 16, 2021.

She after being a .

Brooke Baldwin
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Brooke Baldwin

Where is Brooke Baldwin going when she leaves CNN?

told viewers on February 16 that

Her future remains unclear, but she said she has been spending the last two years writing a book.

became available in bookstores on April 6.

She confirmed that she does not have a job that she is "jumping straight into," admitting that she feels "vulnerable."

Baldwin is leaving CNN
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Baldwin is leaving CNNCredit: AP:Associated Press

The 41-year-old Baldwin started her two-hour segment by making the emotional announcement.

"Before we get going, I want to start with some personal news," she said. "I will be leaving CNN in April."

Baldwin also thanked her viewers for their support when she was battling Covid last year.

She went on to also give thanks to her show team, telling them "you know who you are."

Brooke Baldwin in 2016
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Brooke Baldwin in 2016Credit: Getty

Baldwin concluded that she is "so excited about what is to come" before taking a large breath and appearing to compose herself.

She is one of the top-earning journalists at CNN and was previously based in the Atlanta office before moving to New York City.

Baldwin during her final weeks with the network.

Brooke Baldwin in 2019
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Brooke Baldwin in 2019Credit: Getty

What did her colleagues say about her departure?

Tributes by her longtime colleagues poured out on April 16, her last day.

"Been covering the news for a long time alongside the amazing @BrookeBaldwin," Jake Tapper tweeted.

"Will miss her dearly. Can’t wait to see what she does next! Talk soon, BB."

Wrote Wolf Blitzer: "My good friend and colleague@BrookeBaldwin is wrapping up her wonderful years at @CNN today.

"We will miss her but we wish her only the very best as she embarks on her next adventure.

"And congrats to her for her timely new book 'Huddle: How Women Unlock Their Collective Power.'"

Don Lemon wrote: "I have been friends with @BrookeBaldwin for more than a decade, so her departure from @CNN is bitter-sweet for me.

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"From our lively New Years' Eve parties to our fun dinner dates, it’s been a blast!

"Wishing you all the best from here. NYE won’t ever be the same."

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