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Hoda Kotb’s ‘Today’ Departure ‘Bittersweet, to Say the Least’: ‘Leaving Isn’t Easy’ for the Host


Hoda Kotb is finding it harder than she imagined to say goodbye to her 'Today' coworkers and the audience she adores, a source exclusively tells Closer.

Hoda Kotb is trying to stay positive and focused as her exit from Today draws near, but a source exclusively tells Closer she’s filled with bittersweet emotions and is more than a little nervous about what the future holds for her in 2025. Happily and gratefully, I plan to remain a part of the NBC family, the longest work relationship I’ve been lucky enough to hold close to my heart. NDZ/Star Max/GC ImagesWith Today behind her, the insider notes that, “She’s excited about the future – she’s going to have so much more time with her kids and she’s launched her new podcast, and with all the offers rolling in, she finally has the chance to work on her own terms.”

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