Hoda Kotb announces she is leaving TODAY

Hoda Kotb, longtime anchor at TODAY, announced on the show that she will be leaving the anchor desk after 26 years at NBC News. "I realized it was time for me to turn the page."

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[dianeyoung]

Yes, spend this time with your family. Best wishes.

[sarahlockridge]

Your career is not your identity people... Remember that...

[quitaulla]

Very smart woman, good decision. Thank you for everything and all the company you gave the USA through the TV. ❤🎉 Best wishes.

[cdow]

😢 Being 64, I so get this! I love Hoda, and will miss her! She is such a huge presence at NBC. I've always loved her compassion, empathy, and strength. She is a rarity in show biz. 😢 wishing her my very best❤

[CarolynStewart-vq]

Your children really do need a bigger piece of your time pie. Congratulations on this brave decision you're making for your family.

[annahopp]

Smart decision. Don't work until you die. Retire at 60, do the math, downsize your life, enjoy. (Yes, that requires saving ahead of time.)

[martronix]

Roker over there like, "they wont let me leave"

[CrisPalacios-njef]

Good bye, Hoda! Enjoy your time with your children.

[hrj]

Very nice woman, I met her in NYC like 11 years ago. Hugged me, kissed me and everything. Beautiful spirit 💖

[donnaallgaier-lamberti]

I can understand this easily. Lessening her load with two small children as a single mom at age 60. She does not have forever to spend with her daughters.

[resilientred]

That is so special having that kind of work family.

[doubleL]

The very best to you, Hoda. You're a gem! You will be so missed. ♥️🙏

[marthainsalaco]

Great decision hoda😊 now the time to spend that extra time with the children

[apdaniel]

Wishing you the best Hoda❣️🫶🏾❤Congratulations!🎉💐

[onecompass]

always feel free to express your emotions and never feel the need to apologize for them.

[libertyvalley]

Hoda, you have been the sunshine in the show lighting up the day for viewers. Your adoption journey has clearly encouraged opportunities for the kids waiting for parents. Your mother was also a big force always shining. During the Covid-19 shock in early spring 2020, your presence was a pure assurance to keep a normal life while there was full of uncertainty and anxiety around in the society. I will miss you for not being seen in the show but congratulations that you focus on your family. As I lost my mom much earlier than we thought, I know how limited the time is and this is the best way to avoid any regrets in the future. Thank you so much Hoda!

[chuckwalla]

She made her millions. Now it's time to go spend them.

[jingleng]

I love you Hoda! Enjoy your time with your lovely children!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[carlajacobsen]

You deserve this, Hoda. This time is yours. Love you and will miss you, but you deserve this time with your girls. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[Emilia-lgll]

Wow. Bittersweet, but it makes complete sense. Congratulations, Hoda... I'll miss your sensitivity and comforting smile first thing in the morning. God bless you and your beautiful family 💐