Thu Sep 26 14:14:38 UTC 2024: ## Hoda Kotb Bids Emotional Farewell to “Today” Show

**New York, NY** – In a tearful announcement on Thursday, beloved “Today” show co-host Hoda Kotb revealed she is leaving the morning program after more than five years. Kotb, who celebrated her 60th birthday this year, cited a desire to focus more on her family and embark on a new chapter in her life as the driving forces behind her decision.

“Saying goodbye to something this amazing is hard,” Kotb confessed, her voice thick with emotion. She explained that after much deliberation, she felt it was time to prioritize her two young daughters, Haley and Hope, who recently moved to the suburbs with her. “I want my kids to get more pieces of my pie,” she said, acknowledging the limited time she has with her daughters.

Co-host Jenna Bush Hager was visibly emotional as she expressed her support for Kotb’s decision, though admitting it was difficult to say goodbye to their “magical and powerful” partnership.

Kotb’s departure marks the end of an era for the “Today” show. She has been a part of NBC News for nearly three decades and has become a beloved figure for her warmth, humor, and relatable personality.

While Kotb will be leaving the “Today” show in January 2025, she will remain with NBC in an unspecified role. She expressed gratitude for her time with the network and highlighted the strong bonds she has forged with her colleagues, particularly Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker, and Bush Hager.

Fans and colleagues alike have expressed their sadness over Kotb’s departure, but also wished her well in her future endeavors. Her legacy as a beloved television personality and a dedicated mother will undoubtedly continue to resonate long after she steps away from the “Today” show.

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