Thu Sep 26 14:13:58 UTC 2024: ## Hoda Kotb Announces Departure from ‘Today’ Show After 17 Years

Longtime ‘Today’ show co-host Hoda Kotb announced her departure from the morning show after 17 years, leaving colleagues and viewers in tears. The announcement came during Thursday’s broadcast, with Kotb citing her desire to “turn the page” at the age of 60 and explore new opportunities.

The news of Kotb’s impending exit, scheduled for early 2025, was met with an outpouring of emotion from her fellow anchors. Savannah Guthrie, visibly emotional, even lost a false lash during a segment dedicated to Kotb’s announcement.

“I just want to say I am so proud of my friend,” Guthrie said, acknowledging Kotb’s courage in moving on from a successful career. “You have guts. You inspire me. I love you.”

Kotb explained her decision, citing a desire to spend more time with her family, including daughters Haley and Hope. “As I write this, my heart is all over the map,” she wrote in a letter to her colleagues. “I know I’m making the right decision, but it’s a painful one. And you all are the reason why.”

While Kotb is leaving her anchor position, she will remain part of the NBC family. Her departure marks the end of an era for the ‘Today’ show, as she has co-anchored the show with Guthrie since 2018 and been a beloved member of the team for nearly two decades.

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