Thu Sep 26 13:28:21 UTC 2024: ## Hoda Kotb Announces Departure from “Today” Show
Longtime “Today” show co-host Hoda Kotb has announced her departure from the morning show, effective early next year. In a memo to her team and a tearful on-air announcement, Kotb cited her 60th birthday this summer as a catalyst for her decision. “It’s time,” she told her colleagues, adding that the milestone made her reflect on her life and career. Kotb, who has been a staple at NBC for over two decades, expressed gratitude for her time at the network and her fans.
Kotb joined “Today” in 2007 and quickly became a beloved figure for her warmth and humor. She co-hosted the fourth hour with Kathie Lee Gifford for many years before taking over the coveted anchor chair alongside Savannah Guthrie in 2018. Her departure marks the end of an era for “Today,” and fans are sure to miss her presence on the show.
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