Overview

• Kotb rejoined Today on May 28 to introduce Joy101, a mindfulness brand offering a mobile app, curated programs and upcoming live retreats.
• She firmly denied rumors of replacing Kelly Clarkson, affirming that any television comeback would be on Today alongside Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin.
• Kotb said six-year-old Hope’s Type 1 diabetes diagnosis in 2023 and the need for constant monitoring played a role in her January departure.
• The Joy101 app, launching June 11 with subscription tiers, features guided meditation, sleep aids, prayer sessions and expert-led courses.
• Since stepping away, Kotb has settled into a slower suburban routine and is spending more time with daughters Haley and Hope.