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‘Today’ Host Reveals Reason for Month-Long Absence

ON LEAVE

Before Wednesday’s announcement, Sheinelle Jones’ co-hosts would say only that she was out for the day.

Grace Harrington | Published Jan 15, 2025

Of Course Trump Had to Upstage Hoda’s Teary Today Goodbye

KLEENEXPALOOZA

A rundown of the big moments—Kathie Lee! Kermit! Oprah!—and puddles of tears on the beloved host’s last episode of “Today,” a reminder of what made her run on the show so special.

Tim Teeman | Published Jan 10, 2025

Hoda Kotb Left Sobbing by ‘Today’ Anchors’ Farewell Message

ENDING IN TEARS

Her sendoff from the show also included an “orb” gift from Jamie Lee Curtis and a song from Kermit the Frog.

Dan Ladden-Hall | Published Jan 10, 2025

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Scarlett Johansson to Co-Host ‘Today’ After Hoda Kotb Exits

SCARJODA

“I’ve been obsessed with her movies since forever,” co-host Jenna Bush Hager said of Johansson.

Sean Craig | Published Jan 07, 2025

Hoda Reveals Savannah’s Surprising Response to ‘Today’ Exit

WASN'T EXPECTING THAT

Kotb told Seth Meyers the three shocking words her “Today Show” co-host told her when she first broke the news.

Eboni Boykin-Patterson | Published Dec 19, 2024

Lauren Sánchez Gives Awkward Reply to Bezos Wedding Question

BRIDE AND GLOOM

She didn’t appear to want to talk about her plans for tying the knot with Jeff Bezos.

Dan Ladden-Hall | Published Nov 20, 2024

Hoda Kotb’s Replacement in the ‘Today’ Anchor Chair Revealed

PRIMETIME

Kotb announced in September she would leave the show—reportedly after NBC planned to cut her pay.

Corbin Bolies | Published Nov 14, 2024

Hoda Kotb Reveals Moment She Decided to Quit ‘Today’ Show

‘THIS IS IT’

“Something weird happened.”

Dan Ladden-Hall | Published Oct 08, 2024

Hoda Quit ‘Today’ Rather Than Accept Offer Below $20 Million

HERE TODAY, GONE TOMORROW

The beloved morning host on the “Today” show was reportedly among the first to be asked to take a pay cut—something that her fellow morning anchors are also set to face.

Mathew Murphy | Published Sep 28, 2024

Why Hoda’s ‘Today’ Show Exit Is Real Start of TV ‘Bloodbath’

MORNING HAS BROKEN

“Next year’s going to be a bloodbath,” a news executive told the Daily Beast, referencing TV news anchors’ top-dollar salaries. “All these big moneymakers—they’re all gone.”

Corbin Bolies | Published Sep 27, 2024

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