During the Friday, Oct. 25 episode of Today with Hoda & Jenna, Kotb, 60, shared that, while the thought of her leaving Today is “terrifying,” she feels exiting the show in the months to come is “exactly right.”

While Hoda Kotb is sad to be saying goodbye to the Today show, she’s also excited about what’s next. “I don’t know if you’ve ever had a yearning, a calling, a desire, and you can’t quit it, even if you try,

Why is Hoda Kotb leaving the TODAY show? She made the announcement in Sept. 2024 but opened up during a "Making Space" event on the fourth hour about her next chapter.

Earlier in the show, the 60 year old also admitted on her overall headspace about leaving: “Yeah, it’s scary. It’s terrifying. It’s all those things, but it’s also exactly right.” Kotb explained that she’s “75 percent” moved on but the transition is difficult given she’s still anchoring the morning show.

Hoda Kotb is looking ahead to her next career venture after announcing she is leaving Today. During a Friday, October 25 episode of the talk show, the broadcaster explained why she was inspired to enter the wellness space.

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