Hoda Kotb is once again in the media limelight after her cryptic Instagram post led fans to wonder if the longtime host is leaving The Today Show. The renowned broadcast journalist recently hinted at a new venture by sharing a picture of a flight tracker. As a result, her fansare eager to know if Kotb’s prolonged tenure with NBC’s morning show has finally come to an end.
Here are all the details regarding the celebrated TV personality’s current whereabouts and her future with the morning show.
Why is Hoda Kotb leaving The Today Show?
Hoda Kotb officially left Today’s New York studio to cover the US gymnastics team at their Olympic trials in Minnesota, according to HELLO! magazine.
However, the veteran emcee is expected to return to her desk to continue her stint at Today. Kotb took an early exit from her hosting duties to conduct an exclusive interview with the gymnastics squad. She confirmed the same by posting a photo alongside competing athletes such as Simone Biles on Instagram.
The 59-year-old Today co-anchor carries immense passion for the US gymnastics team, as was revealed in her recent appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Savannah Guthrie, who will accompany Kotb to the Paris Olympics, disclosed on the talk show that “Hoda is like the unofficial den mother of USA Gymnastics.”
Kotb’s temporary leave from The Today Show ended up proving fruitful for the contesting gymnasts. Simone Biles, Sunisa Lee, Jordan Chiles, and Jade Carey triumphed at the trials and qualified for the main event. Meanwhile, 16-year-old Hezly Rivera secured the rookie spot.
What is Hoda Kotb doing after The Today Show?
Kotb and Savannah Guthrie are scheduled to soon depart for Paris to cover the 2024 Olympics.
The duo, however, are expected to return to Today following the conclusion of the Games. Kotb has a brief history of abruptly leaving The Today Show, causing fans to wonder about her potential departure. The television personality took a long hiatus from the program in 2023 to tend to her ailing daughter, as per US Weekly. She has taken further leaves due to health concerns as well as to spend time with her children. However, the seasoned anchor has always returned to resume her role on the show.
At the time of writing, Hoda Kotb has shared no update that points towards her permanently leaving The Today Show.
