Overview

• Hoda Kotb disclosed that her youngest daughter Hope, now six, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2023 and needs around-the-clock glucose monitoring and multiple daily insulin shots.
• She confirmed that her January exit from the Today show was driven in part by her need to be present for Hope’s care along with supporting her older daughter, Haley.
• Kotb officially introduced Joy101, a new wellness company featuring an app, live events and newsletters focused on mindfulness, meditation and breathwork techniques.
• While guest-hosting Today on May 28, she firmly denied speculation that she would replace Kelly Clarkson on the daytime talk show, saying she would only return to NBC at Today.
• Embracing a slower pace, Kotb is relishing time with her daughters, preparing to publish a book this fall and exploring personal ventures on her own timetable.