The countdown to 2025 is on. Several New Year’s Eve specials will be broadcast on television on Tuesday, Dec. 31, as the world says goodbye to 2024. Spectators can tune into the classics, from Dick Clark’s annual “Rockin’ Eve” special with Ryan Seacrest to BFFs Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper’s epic drunk commentary (yes, they can … Read more
Hoda Kotb was in her feelings during the “Today” Christmas episode. The anchors of the NBC morning program exchanged their Secret Santa gifts on Wednesday’s broadcast, and Kotb — who is leaving the show in the new year — broke down in tears over Savannah Guthrie’s present. Kotb, 60, opened the gift bag which had … Read more
Not today. Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager have had to follow some unusual rules while hosting “Today With Hoda & Jenna” on NBC. Bush Hager, 43, said that when she joined the show as a correspondent in 2009, the network took issue with her saying the phrase “y’all.” “[They were like], ‘Hey, y’all,’ isn’t … Read more
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Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager have a plan in place for the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. “Last year, Hoda and I came up with this secret symbol, which was Hoda brushing her teeth with a finger,” Bush Hager, 43, said on the Wednesday episode of “Today With Hoda & Jenna.” Kotb, 60, added that the symbol … Read more
If she could turn back time! Only Cher could get away with dropping an f-bomb on live television. The “Believe” singer, 78, intentionally uttered the profanity while discussing her divorce from her late ex-husband Sonny Bono on “Today” Tuesday morning. Cher, who just released her new memoir, talked to Hoda Kotb about how she sought … Read more
He’s on the rise. Craig Melvin, 45, will be taking over for “Today” anchor Hoda Kotb when she steps down. The move will give him a big salary bump, as Us Weekly reports that he’ll make about $5 million to $6 million in his new role. He allegedly makes $3 million per year now. Melvin became … Read more
“Today” has found its replacement for Hoda Kotb. Craig Melvin is taking over Kotb’s role on the NBC daytime program. Kotb, 60, shared the news on Thursday morning, while also confirming her last day on the show is Friday, January 10. “I am beyond excited and grateful,” said Melvin, 45. “This is the latest in … Read more
The former child stars of “The Brady Bunch” have weighed in on one of the show’s biggest plot holes. Stars Barry Williams, Eve Plumb and Christopher Knight dropped by NBC’s “Today” show on Thursday and discussed the mysterious disappearance of the Brady family’s dog, Tiger, after host Carson Daly brought the beloved pet up. Surprisingly, … Read more
Hoda Kotb knows who she wants to replace her on the “Today” show. The morning show host, 60, spoke about her successor in a new interview with E! News. “The person who I want is someone who has beautiful chemistry with Jenna [Bush Hager],” Kotb told the outlet on Oct. 25, referring to her co-anchor … Read more
Test run? Laura Jarrett covered for Jenna Bush Hager on the “Today” show Monday in a possible tryout for Hoda Kotb’s gig. Jarrett, 40, joined Kotb for the fourth hour of the NBC program as Hager stayed home. “Jenna is a little under the weather. All of her kids got sick,” Kotb, 60, explained at … Read more
Al Roker knows he’ll one day say goodbye to the “Today” show like his colleague Hoda Kotb — but don’t expect him to walk away anytime soon. America’s beloved weatherman, 70, who’s been on the NBC show since 1996, addressed his inevitable retirement just days after Kotb, 60, announced her departure after 26 years. “You know when … Read more
Weekend update from Rockefeller Center. “Saturday Night Live” had plenty of material to report about during its Season 50 premiere — thanks to its own network. Colin Jost addressed Hoda Kotb’s decision to leave the “Today” show during his Weekend Update segment alongside Michael Che on Sept. 28. The journalist, 60, announced the news days prior, … Read more
NBC executives are worried about tomorrow at “Today.” Following Hoda Kotb’s decision to depart the long-running breakfast show, bosses are allegedly anxious that co-anchor Savannah Guthrie could follow suit. Kotb, 60, announced her shock move on Thursday, saying she is ready “to turn the page” and will leave “Today” early next year after sitting at Guthrie’s side since 2017. Guthrie, … Read more
Kathie Lee Gifford has responded to Hoda Kotb’s shocking exit from the “Today” show. Gifford, 71, took to X on Friday, to send love to her longtime friend and former morning show colleague. “Bittersweet news as my dear friend @hodakotb steps away from the Today Show,” Gifford wrote. “Her warmth, laughter, and incredible spirit have … Read more
Hoda Kotb’s “Today” departure has left all of her colleagues in tears — especially Savannah Guthrie. “No one is taking the news worse than Savannah Guthrie,” Craig Melvin, 45, said in a clip shared to X by the morning talk show. “I know, I know,” weatherman Al Roker, 70, replied, before Sheinelle Jones, 46, quipped, … Read more
Jenna Bush Hager cried to her dad, George W. Bush, after learning that Hoda Kotb is leaving “Today.” During Thursday’s episode of “Today with Hoda and Jenna,” the pair tearfully talked about the former president’s reaction to the news that Kotb, 60, is departing the NBC show in early 2025. “I don’t know if you’re … Read more
Hoda Kotb moved out of her New York City apartment and into a suburban home with her two daughters just weeks before she announced she’s leaving “Today.” The 60-year-old, who is mom to adopted daughters Haley, 7, and Hope, 5, opened up about the move on the Aug. 27 episode of “Today with Hoda and … Read more
Hoda Kotb’s co-workers will be family for life. After announcing that she is stepping away from “Today” after nearly two decades, the 60-year-old’s co-workers shared their sentiments for the longtime anchor. “Hoda, we love you so much,” Savannah Guthrie said on “Today” as she and Jenna Bush Hager took Kotb’s hands in theirs. “And when you … Read more
Hoda Kotb is saying goodbye to the “Today” show after 26 years. The anchor revealed on Thursday that she will remain on the NBC program through Jan. 1, 2025. Kotb was joined by her co-hosts when she announced the tearful news, including Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker, Jenna Bush Hager, Craig Melvin and Sheinelle Jones. Hoda … Read more