It’s the tip of an period at NBC, as Hoda Kotb has signed off on her closing episode of the Right this moment present.
Again in September, Hoda announced her plans to retire from the show after practically 17 years within the Right this moment household.
In December, Hoda announced the date of her final episode, and this morning, she tearfully bid farewell to the crew, co-stars, and viewers who helped to form the previous twenty years of her life.
Hoda Says Goodbye
“Can I say thanks to each one that got here out right here?” Hoda mentioned as she wrapped up the present’s 8 am hour for the final time.
“I learn your playing cards. I obtained your bracelets. I obtained the scarves you crocheted. I obtained all the pieces. I need to say thanks from the underside of my coronary heart.”
There wasn’t a dry eye in the home as Hoda expressed her gratitude and obtained tearful phrases of reward from her colleagues.
“She’s so particular it’s virtually past description,” Savannah Guthrie gushed. She went to reward her longtime co-star for at all times staying targeted on the necessary issues in life. “She’s about what issues,” Savannah mentioned.
Hoda will probably be changed by Craig Melvin, who will now be seated beside Savannah for the present’s 7 and eight am hours.
As for Hoda — nicely, she may not be part of your weekday mornings anymore, however you haven’t seen the final of this TV icon.
What’s Subsequent For Hoda Kotb?
Talking with Page Six concerning the subsequent chapter in her profession, Hoda revealed that she’s signed a deal that can allow her to stay onboard at NBC in a smaller function.
Kotb will proceed to contribute unique interviews for Right this moment, and he or she’ll attend the subsequent two Olympics as a form of model ambassador — a task much like the one which Snoop Dogg played in Paris final summer time.
“I believe it’ll be type of a Snoop-ish function,” Hoda remarked of her new gig.
“I need to be a supporting character on a workforce that’s already in place in order that I’ll are available in and simply have a task there. After which I’m going to do my ‘Making Area’ podcast, which I take pleasure in and love a lot,” she continued.
“And for the Right this moment present, I believe we talked about doing one thing each 4 to 6 weeks, just a bit one thing.”
Hoda additionally hinted at making frequent appearances on Jenna Bush Hager’s section of Right this moment. And he or she dismissed claims that she’s leaving the present as a result of a contract dispute.
“This job is wonderful and I don’t do it as a result of I get a paycheck each different Thursday. That’s not why. As a result of you then’re solely joyful on each different Thursday,” she defined.
“I do it as a result of I adore it. And I believe it by no means has been a cash factor for me … I’ve taken jobs I’ve liked, after which I’ve requested, you already know, for no matter I needed.”
For 17 years, the love between Hoda and her viewers was at all times mutual. And we’re certain they’re already trying ahead to her first Right this moment cameo.
