Hoda Kotb to Leave 'Today' Show, NBC Eyes Savannah Guthrie's Long-Term Role

Kotb's departure, driven by a desire for more family time and a proposed pay cut, leaves NBC focusing on retaining Guthrie and finding a suitable replacement.

Hoda Kotb announced she will leave the 'Today' show in early 2025, citing her wish to spend more time with her young daughters.
Reports suggest Kotb's exit was influenced by NBC's proposal to cut her $20 million salary due to industry-wide financial pressures.
Savannah Guthrie, who co-hosts 'Today' with Kotb, is expected to stay with NBC, with the network keen to keep her long-term.
Potential replacements for Kotb include 'Today' weekend anchor Laura Jarrett and news anchor Craig Melvin, though no decision has been made.
Mariska Hargitay, a close friend of Kotb, expressed her admiration and jokingly offered to step in as a temporary co-host.