Hoda Kotb Prepares to Exit 'Today' After 26 Years

The veteran anchor's final week features celebrations, guest appearances, and announcements about her next chapter in wellness.

Hoda Kotb's last day on NBC's 'Today' show is set for Friday, January 10, marking the end of her 26-year tenure at the network.
Kotb is leaving to focus on her family and pursue a new wellness venture that will include an app, retreats, and a podcast, expected to launch in the spring.
Craig Melvin has been named as her replacement for the first two hours of 'Today,' while the fourth hour will be rebranded as 'Today with Jenna & Friends,' featuring rotating celebrity co-hosts.
Jenna Bush Hager will host 'Jenna & Friends' starting January 13, with guest co-hosts including Taraji P. Henson, Eva Longoria, and Keke Palmer during the first week.
Kotb's farewell week, dubbed a 'Hoda-bration,' includes heartfelt surprises such as a reunion with 70 of her sorority sisters and a personalized gift from author Charlie Mackesy.