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Hoda Kotb Bids Emotional Farewell After Two Decades at NBC's Today Show

Hoda Kotb's final episode on NBC's Today included heartfelt tributes, celebrity appearances, and plans for a new wellness venture.

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  3. Hoda Kotb signs off from NBC’s ‘Today’ | Business

    Kotb’s exit represents one of the biggest changes to the morning television landscape in at least a decade.

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  4. After 17 years, it's Hoda Kotb's last 'Today' show

    Which means, when she walks off camera today after a live edition of Today with Hoda & Jenna that reportedly will be filled with surprises, Kotb will be taking a fair amount of the show's emotional depth with her – which may be a deeper loss than anyone realizes.

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Jan 10th, 2025, 11:13 AM ET

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Hoda Kotb completed her final episode as co-anchor of NBC's Today show after nearly two decades with the network. Emotional tributes from colleagues and celebrities marked her departure. Savanna Guthrie and Kathie Lee Gifford expressed their admiration, while Kotb reflected on her growth and plans for a wellness venture. Friends and family celebrated her legacy during a festive sendoff, filled with heartfelt moments and surprises, including visits from Simone Biles and Kermit the Frog. Craig Melvin will take over as co-anchor alongside Guthrie starting Monday.

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