It’s the tip of an period at NBC, as Hoda Kotb has signed off on her last episode of the At the moment present.
Again in September, Hoda announced her plans to retire from the show after practically 17 years within the At the moment household.
In December, Hoda announced the date of her final episode, and this morning, she tearfully bid farewell to the crew, co-stars, and viewers who helped to form the previous twenty years of her life.
Hoda Says Goodbye
“Can I say thanks to each one who got here out right here?” Hoda stated as she wrapped up the present’s 8 am hour for the final time.
“I learn your playing cards. I acquired your bracelets. I acquired the scarves you crocheted. I acquired every thing. I need to say thanks from the underside of my coronary heart.”
There wasn’t a dry eye in the home as Hoda expressed her gratitude and obtained tearful phrases of reward from her colleagues.
“She’s so particular it’s nearly past description,” Savannah Guthrie gushed. She went to reward her longtime co-star for at all times staying centered on the necessary issues in life. “She’s about what issues,” Savannah stated.
Hoda can be changed by Craig Melvin, who will now be seated beside Savannah for the present’s 7 and eight am hours.
As for Hoda — effectively, she won’t be part of your weekday mornings anymore, however you haven’t seen the final of this TV icon.
What’s Subsequent For Hoda Kotb?
Talking with Page Six concerning the subsequent chapter in her profession, Hoda revealed that she’s signed a deal that may allow her to stay onboard at NBC in a smaller position.
Kotb will proceed to contribute unique interviews for At the moment, and he or she’ll attend the subsequent two Olympics as a type of model ambassador — a job just like the one which Snoop Dogg played in Paris final summer season.
“I feel it’ll be type of a Snoop-ish position,” Hoda remarked of her new gig.
“I need to be a supporting character on a staff that’s already in place in order that I’ll are available in and simply have a job there. After which I’m going to do my ‘Making Area’ podcast, which I get pleasure from and love a lot,” she continued.
“And for the At the moment present, I feel we talked about doing one thing each 4 to 6 weeks, just a bit one thing.”
Hoda additionally hinted at making frequent appearances on Jenna Bush Hager’s phase of At the moment. And he or she dismissed claims that she’s leaving the present as a result of a contract dispute.
“This job is superb and I don’t do it as a result of I get a paycheck each different Thursday. That’s not why. As a result of then you definately’re solely joyful on each different Thursday,” she defined.
“I do it as a result of I like it. And I feel it by no means has been a cash factor for me … I’ve taken jobs I’ve liked, after which I’ve requested, you recognize, for no matter I wished.”
For 17 years, the love between Hoda and her viewers was at all times mutual. And we’re positive they’re already trying ahead to her first At the moment cameo.
