Hoda Kotb announces departure from Today show after nearly 20 years

Hoda Kotb has announced she is leaving the TODAY show after nearly 20 years. In a letter to her colleagues, she expressed mixed emotions about her decision, citing her age and a desire to spend more time with her family. Her last day on air will be January 10, 2025. Hoda plans to work through early 2025 but has not specified her next career move, although she intends to stay within the NBC family. Hoda has been with NBC for 26 years, including a decade on Dateline. She emphasized that her departure feels like the right time for a new chapter in her life.