Hoda remembered her time co-hosting the fourth hour of TODAY with Kathie Lee Gifford from 2008 to 2019. “Sixteen years ago, I sat next to Kathie Lee, and she changed my life,” Hoda said. “She chose me. And truth be told, I was scared. I had never done anything like this before. I was a hard-news person, a ‘Dateline’ person, and then one day she called me ‘Hoda Woman.’ I ripped off that news corset. We poured ourselves a glass of wine. And so it began.”
“It went from ‘Hoda Woman’ to ‘Hoda Mama’ when Haley was born. I held Haley, and you held me. You supported me, the cards, the comments, the letters, I read them all, and then Hopey came too,” she added of her two kids, Haley, 8, and Hope, 5.
Reflecting on her time with Jenna Bush Hager, Hoda described their “six unforgettable years” filled with “uncontrollable laughter and pure friendship.” Tears flowed as Hoda bid goodbye, cherishing the emotional moments shared.
In a letter, Jenna expressed her gratitude for the profound lessons she learned from Hoda, particularly emphasizing the importance of saying goodbye gracefully.
Hoda announced her departure from TODAY after 26 years at NBC News, noting her decision to prioritize spending more time with her daughters. Craig Melvin is set to take over as co-anchor alongside Savannah Guthrie starting Jan. 13.
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