Jenna gets emotional over Hoda’s decision to leave TODAY

Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager share an emotional moment of embrace in the wake of Hoda's announcement that she will be leaving TODAY after 5 years as co-anchor. Kotb reflects on the moment she realized she needed to leave. "When you have kids later in life, you think about days and hours and minutes," she says.

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[orchidlife]

As sad as this makes me, I’m thrill for Hoda and her precious girls!!!

[myiashanel]

Wow, you can really feel the bond of their friendship 😢😢❤. Life is about timing: you have to know when it’s time to come and when it is time to leave. God bless you Hoda, on your next phase of joy.

[beverlyperry]

Congratulations Hoda! Enjoy your next chapter.

[susanballorodgers]

I will miss you so much Hoda ! 😭😭😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I wish you the best that life can bring.

[kimberley-xuff]

Hoda you have made the right decision. Your girls are your number one priority....they will be blessed to have Mommy home daily. What about Jennas twin sister, Barbara co-host with her? Best of luck Hoda, you will do well whatever you do. Love and Prayers from Canada 🇨🇦❤️🇺🇸🙏✝️🤗

[cathyellis]

She's a class act and this is the right decision for her family!! Money isn't everything!

[joanbardee]

good for her. those girls are young and they will all enjoy more time together. I would love to hear a male host say this.

[janetlouis]

Congratulations Hoda. I’ll miss your smiling face everyday. Best wishes ❤

[juliasmithe]

Hoda is one of my favorite authentic humans!

[debrahowell]

You and Jenna will see each other, outside of work. God bless :)

[ericarudison]

I love Hoda. I will miss seeing her on here. She just has an amazing genuine presence. She is just a real person that exudes love compassion joy and so much more. And she wants to live that next wave pouring as much as possible into her girls and live in the moment with them. A boss move honestly. I pray life continues to be kind to her. She deserves it.

[SonyaLargo-pe]

😢 congrats Hoda, I'm gonna miss you. Very much. Your the best ❤️ enjoy your family, two precious girls, mom, siblings 💕

[Bee-bhnk]

Hoda I’m literally crying because you are one in a million, watching you from London and I have always loved your positivity and how genuine you are. Go and enjoy being with your family. 😭😭😭😭

[valarietripple]

Sometimes there are seasons to stay or move. Good luck on your new adventure. You can’t get that time back with your children. Enjoy!

[fazia]

Hoda has given her job family enough time in advance to come to grips with her absence on the show. Please accept 🙏 and family ❤will always be family ❤. Be brave Jenna.

[maryannlee]

Congrats to you Hoda..as much as we will miss you..we know your mom and kids will be Super Blessed to have you with them..Blessings to You on your new Adventure❤

[balebanksful]

A testament to the power of friendship. So powerful🌸

[MatthewVillasenor-ztvc]

No one can replace Hoda fan of the show watch it from Norfolk, Virginia United States Matt age 42..

[roxysmom]

I’ve been watching since Kathie Lee and Hoda. Now with Hoda and Jenna. Hoda thank you for brining the laughter and the tears. Thank you for being apart of my daily. You will be strongly missed but I know that your next chapter is going to be equally or if not more fantastic cause you get more time with your beautiful girls.

[Geethree]

I am in my 60s thank you for choosing your children. Never before have children lived under the entense stressful times like now. It's never wrong to put family first. They will be so blessed to travel more mom time and see your wise example. You have been my favorite and have raised up Jenna to do a great job.