Hoda Kotb Announces Departure from Today Show

Hoda Kotb announced her departure from the Today show after nearly 26 years with NBC, with her final episode scheduled for January 1, 2025. Reflecting on her recent milestone of turning 60, Kotb expressed the desire to 'turn the page' and dedicate more time to her daughters, Haley and Hope. During her tenure, she made history as part of the first all-female anchor team on the show and shared her personal journey, including her battle with breast cancer and her experiences as an adoptive mother. Her colleagues, including Savannah Guthrie and Al Roker, expressed their love and sadness over her decision, highlighting the deep bonds formed over the years. Kotb's emotional farewell letter to the Today staff emphasized her gratitude for the relationships she built during her career. Though leaving the show, she will continue to work within the NBC family in an unspecified capacity.