Hoda Kotb was fêted on Friday during her last day hosting “Today” after 17 years at the show. Kotb announced her departure in Sept. 2024, citing wanting to spend more time with her two daughters. She’s expected to continue to contribute to the show, and NBC News overall, after her departure.

It’s the end of an era as Hoda Kotb signs off as Today co-anchor. Friday was Kotb’s last day, and while there was plenty of news to deliver — the Los Angeles County fires, Jimmy Carter’s funeral — it was also very much a “Hoda-bration,

Show star Hoda Kotb‘s final day on the daytime talk show was truly an emotional affair as she and her co-anchors celebrated her 26 memorable years at the network. Kotb could not hold back her tears as she sat surrounded by her colleagues for the very last time.

Hoda Kotb has big plans for life after Today. A co-anchor of the popular morning show since 2018 (and co-host of Today With Hoda & Jenna), Kotb is walking away from the prestigious gig on Jan. 10. She is not,

Two very special guests helped usher Hoda Kotb into her new chapter. During the longtime Today host’s final show Jan. 10, her two kids, Haley, 7, and Hope, 5, were among those who made an appearance on the NBC morning show.