Hoda Kotb Leaves ‘Today’ Show to Spend More Time with Family

Hoda Kotb is one of the favorite co-anchors of the “Today” show and has just announced her exit from the program. This news was further met by many viewers and fans in awe because they had grown to love having her every morning on the show. She made this tearful news live on the show because of a reason she shared for stepping down from the position.

Hoda spoke of her milestone 60th birthday, saying, “I think turning the big 6-0 made me think about my life and my career.I felt like it was time to turn the page.”. She even mentioned her children, Haley and Hope: “They’re a huge part of the reason for this decision; I want to give them a bigger piece of my time pie”.

In that announcement, Hoda got teary-eyed, and her host, Savannah Guthrie, felt her pain. The words spoken by Savannah were, “We love you so much, and none of us can even bear to think of this place without you.” She certainly left a big void in the show.

Hoda has been a part of the “Today” show for many years. She joined NBC News 26 years ago and started serving as a co-anchor on “Today” in 2018. She co-hosted the fourth hour of “Today” with Kathie Lee Gifford and later with Jenna Bush Hager. Her warm and very natural nature led her to become viewers’ favorite.

In a letter to the “Today” staff, Hoda expressed her gratitude for the time spent on the show and excitement toward what was in store for the future. She did say she’d stay part of the NBC family, just in a different role. “Happily and gratefully, I plan to remain a part of the NBC family, the longest work relationship I’ve been lucky enough to hold close to my heart,” she wrote.

The announcement by Hoda elicited a variety of reactions among her fans and colleagues alike. Many have taken to social media with sweet sentiments, sad by her going yet at the same time wishing her all the best in all her future endeavors. Undeniably, she has made her mark on the “Today” show and her connection with the audience is unmatched.

The new future as she prepares to leave the “Today” show is pretty exciting; with her family, Hoda will get to spend more and more time. As to the show, it’s the end of an era, but for Hoda herself, a new beginning. The fans of Hoda will miss her, yet they will support her on this new journey in her life.

Hoda Kotb leaving the “Today” show is one of the most pivotal points in her life, as well as that of her audience. Her teary announcement and reason behind this move have brought many to tears. Though it is a sad moment on many aspects, it is rather an exciting time and full of anticipation concerning what the future will bring for Hoda. She leaves behind in our hearts the memory of warmth, kindness, and professionalism that all those who have watched her over the years will remember.

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