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Hoda Kotb to leave Today show after 26 years as she shifts focus to wellness projects

newsweek.com — January 8, 2025, 11:01 AM UTC

Hoda Kotb will leave the "Today" show on January 10, 2025, after 26 years with NBC. She announced her departure in September 2024, citing a desire to focus on her children and explore new opportunities as she turns 60. Craig Melvin will replace Kotb as co-anchor alongside Savannah Guthrie starting January 13. The week leading up to her departure is being celebrated with a "Hoda-bration," featuring surprises and special guests. Kotb plans to launch a wellness app and company, focusing on retreats and podcasts. She expressed a strong interest in the wellness space, aiming to help others feel transformed through her new projects.

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    Hoda Kotb bids farewell to Today show after nearly 30 years on NBC (usmagazine.com)
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    Hoda Kotb bids emotional farewell to Today show after 17 years (geo.tv)
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    Kathie Lee Gifford surprises Hoda Kotb on her final Today Show episode (eonline.com)
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    Hoda Kotb receives heartfelt farewell on final Today show broadcast (nydailynews.com)
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  5. [1.5]
    Hoda Kotb bids farewell to Today show after 11 years of morning television magic (news.yahoo.com)
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    Hoda Kotb bids farewell to 'Today' show in white suit and sentimental jewelry (wwd.com)
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    Kathie Lee Gifford surprises Hoda Kotb on her last day at Today (nypost.com)
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    Hoda Kotb bids farewell to Today show with daughters by her side (newsweek.com)
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    Jenna Bush Hager tears up during heartfelt farewell to Hoda Kotb on final Today episode (nypost.com)
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    Kathie Lee Gifford surprises Hoda Kotb with heartfelt toast on her last day at Today (news.yahoo.com)
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    Savannah Guthrie honors Hoda Kotb with heartfelt gifts on her last day at Today (nypost.com)
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    Hoda Kotb departs NBC's Today after 17 years as Craig Melvin steps in as co-anchor (kgw.com)
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    Hoda Kotb bids farewell to Today Show after 17 years to pursue new opportunities (thesun.co.uk)
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    Hoda Kotb bids emotional farewell to Today Show after 26 years at NBC News (hindustantimes.com)
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    Hoda Kotb bids farewell to TODAY show viewers in heartfelt letter on final day (today.com)
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    Hoda Kotb announces departure from Today show after 17 years (eonline.com)
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    Hoda Kotb celebrates final day on Today show with fans at Hoda-Bration event (news.yahoo.com)
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    Hoda Kotb bids farewell as co-anchor of Today show after memorable tenure (news.yahoo.com)
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    Hoda Kotb bids farewell to Today show after nearly 20 years (eonline.com)
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    Hoda Kotb bids farewell to NBC's 'Today' after nearly 20 years (edition.cnn.com)
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    Hoda Kotb bids farewell to Today show after 17 years (usmagazine.com)
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    Celebrities honor Hoda Kotb during her final broadcast on NBC's Today (news.yahoo.com)
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    Hoda Kotb bids emotional farewell on last day as co-host of Today (nypost.com)
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  24. [1.4]
    Hoda Kotb signs new deal with NBC to cover upcoming Olympics (cosmopolitan.com)
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    Hoda Kotb bids farewell to Today show with surprise tributes from celebrities (eonline.com)
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    Hoda Kotb receives heartfelt farewell on Today show with tributes and Kermit the Frog performance (deadline.com)
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    Hoda Kotb bids farewell to Today show with daughters by her side (eonline.com)
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    Hoda Kotb bids farewell to 'Today' after 17 years with emotional tributes and celebrations (variety.com)
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    Hoda Kotb shares farewell gifts from co-anchor Savannah Guthrie as she prepares to leave Today show (dailymail.co.uk)
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    Hoda Kotb shares her journey to motherhood and plans for family growth (eonline.com)
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    Craig Melvin prepares for Hoda Kotb's final day on Today show (eonline.com)
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    Hoda Kotb collects fan signs during final week on Today show for her daughters (news.yahoo.com)
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    Hoda Kotb transitions to new role at NBC after 26 years on Today (nypost.com)
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    Hoda Kotb departs 'Today' to launch wellness business while staying with NBC (news.yahoo.com)
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    Hoda Kotb looks forward to family life after leaving Today show (thenews.com.pk)
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