When I learned that Hoda Kotb’s last day on “Today” was scheduled, it felt like a distant event. But surprisingly, the day arrived on the 2025 TV lineup on Friday. It was an emotional farewell for both Hoda Kotb and Jenna Hager Bush during their final show, yet there was also a sense of celebration in the air. The behind-the-scenes photos and fan reactions to this milestone have been particularly enjoyable as we bid adieu to someone who has graced NBC’s morning program for more than 15 years.
Hoda Kotb has been a mainstay on Today since joining the show’s morning broadcast in 2007. So, her fellow hosts were shocked, to say the least, when she announced her exit. However, on Friday morning, NBC and the show’s fans gave the host an awesome sendoff by giving her a Hoda-bration. As shared on the show’s Instagram, the crew even wore personalized bracelets during the broadcast to add to the love they were giving to the retiring TV personality:
Hoda Kotb announced in September that she would be departing from Today, which sparked a chorus of “noooooooo!!!” from fans. The esteemed journalist and television personality, who had just turned 60, decided it was time for her to explore new opportunities. Despite their sadness at her departure, fans showered her with an abundance of love and support.
Ever since I’ve become a beloved figure on daytime television, my fanbase has grown exponentially. As you can see in the following post, many folks were eager to celebrate me at 30 Rock!
As Hoda ventured outside for her farewell celebration, she found herself greeted by a packed auditorium filled with enthusiastic fans eagerly waiting for her final episode on “Today with Hoda & Jenna”. Here’s a glimpse of the audience:
Upon her arrival on the talk show’s set, the host received a heartfelt and spontaneous applause. As they began the discussion, the guests couldn’t hide their feelings, and these emotions persisted throughout the program dedicated to honoring Hoda.
Additionally, she had some distinguished guests joining her for the celebration, such as Maria Shriver, Simone Biles, Kermit the Frog, Oprah Winfrey, Jimmy Fallon, Kathie Lee Gifford, and Gayle King, on Today. And following the show, her colleagues, like Al Roker and Savannah Guthrie, also paid tribute to her.
On various social media platforms, fans expressed their affection by declaring they were moved to tears, with one individual stating that they were actually weeping when the host bid farewell during the show.
After Hoda departed, Jenna Bush Hager has mentioned she’s not hurriedly seeking a substitute, but Hoda’s advice is that her next co-host should have “chemistry” much like what they shared. Next week, Jenna will carry on hosting the morning show’s fourth hour under a new format titled “Today with Jenna & Friends“, which will showcase rotating guest hosts. Simultaneously, on the first hour of “Today“, Craig Melvin will step in for Hoda as Guthrie’s co-anchor.
Although viewers will undoubtedly feel her absence on their televisions each morning starting from now, it’s clear that she received an appropriate farewell during this past week.
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2025-01-12 00:37