Hoda Kotb was fêted on Friday during her last day hosting “Today” after 17 years at the show. Kotb announced her departure in Sept. 2024, citing wanting to spend more time with her two daughters. She’s expected to continue to contribute to the show, and NBC News overall, after her departure.

Hoda Kotb’s time on the "Today" show is coming to a close. When is her final day on NBC's morning show, and what are her plans for the future? Here's what to know.

Over the years, she’s shared poignant personal experiences ranging from a battle with cancer to the end of her long-running engagement to beau Joel Schiffman. Which means, when she walks off camera today after a live edition of Today with Hoda & Jenna that reportedly will be filled with surprises,

Hoda Kotb has big plans for life after Today. A co-anchor of the popular morning show since 2018 (and co-host of Today With Hoda & Jenna), Kotb is walking away from the prestigious gig on Jan. 10. She is not,

Hoda Kotb breaks down in tears on one of her final 'Today' shows: 'It's too much.' Instagram / @todayshow Goodbye until tomorrow. Hoda Kotb bid farewell to her “Today” co-hosts Friday during her last show as one of the morning program’s anchors.