Overview

• Kotb co-hosted Today for one day to introduce Joy101, a wellness company she founded after leaving the show in January to spend more time with her daughters.
• During her Today appearance, Kotb shut down rumors of succeeding Kelly Clarkson on NBC’s daytime talk show, telling colleagues “Delete. Delete. That’s not true.”
• Joy101 offers an app with customized meditation sessions and has scheduled live events and “happiness hours” designed for mental health and wellness.
• Kotb confirmed she will appear as a guest on The Kelly Clarkson Show to discuss Joy101 but emphasized she has no plans to take over hosting duties.
• Kelly Clarkson’s talk-show contract runs through 2026, and sources say she may step away afterward to focus on her children, prompting NBC to consider potential successors.