Donnalyn Bartolome bids goodbye to vlogging after reaching 10 million followers

• Social media sensation Donnalyn Bartolome has officially announced her retirement from her long-standing vlogging career
• During her "The Gift Reverse" episode, she revealed that quitting is her personal gift to herself to find true happiness
• The actress admitted that vlogging has made it difficult for her to be her authentic self as she kept parts of her life private
• She will release 10 final vlogs based on fan requests before completely stepping away from the platform

For years, Donnalyn Bartolome has been the life of the party on YouTube, but now, the party is coming to an end. In her latest vlog titled “The Gift Reverse,” the actress-singer dropped a bombshell that left her 10 million subscribers in tears: she is saying goodbye to the world of vlogging.

The announcement came during a special episode where she gifted high-end gadgets to her supporters. However, the biggest "gift" of all was the one she gave herself. Donnalyn admitted that while she has spent years trying to make others happy, she neglected her own joy.

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“I never really asked myself what would really make me happy. And even if I did, the answer to that would be making others happy. It’s still the same,” she shared during the emotional video. “There’s no easy way to say this, especially to 10 million of you, but I’m saying goodbye to vlogging. That is my gift to myself.”

Donnalyn, known as the "Kakaibabe" of the internet, explained that the pressure of content creation prevented her from showing her true self. “There are so many things about me that I can’t share to all of you and because of that I can’t be my authentic self. Bits and pieces of me are scattered. You can’t paint the full picture with it,” she added.

Despite the heavy news, she expressed deep gratitude to the community that helped her provide for her family. She thanked her fans for their support and even for their forgiveness during the times she "slipped" or faced controversies. As a final tribute, she promised 10 more vlogs where fans can choose the content or the personalities they want to see.

While Donnalyn prepares for her "beautiful ending" on YouTube, her personal life continues to be a hot topic, especially her relationship with actor JM de Guzman, who has been a constant source of support during her transition.

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Before this major career shift, Donnalyn’s personal life was frequently defended by those closest to her. In October 2025, actor JM de Guzman stood up for her after critics labeled her a "sugar mommy" for her generous gifts to him.

In this report, JM clarified that Donnalyn is simply a naturally generous person to everyone she loves. He emphasized that her kindness should not be misconstrued as being a "sugar mommy," as she genuinely enjoys giving back to her inner circle without expecting anything in return.

The couple’s relationship seems to be heading toward a serious future, as Donnalyn recently shared JM’s intentions for their life together. She praised the actor for being a "man with a plan," revealing that he has already expressed his desire for marriage and a shared future, which influenced her decision to be more public about their romance.

Source: KAMI.com.gh