Hoda Kotb was fêted on Friday during her last day hosting “Today” after 17 years at the show. Kotb announced her departure in Sept. 2024, citing wanting to spend more time with her two daughters. She’s expected to continue to contribute to the show, and NBC News overall, after her departure.

As Hoda Kotb wraps up her last days at TODAY, she’s already making space for her new routine. The podcast host and TODAY co-anchor tells TODAY.com she has her “week plan” in place for her life after her last day with the show Jan.

Kotb, 60, ends her years-long run on the "Today" show on Jan. 10—revealing that she is excited to embrace life as a mother of two in the suburbs.

Hoda Kotb leaves "Today" with a legacy that’s a mix of hard and soft news, from smart interviews to funny moments with her co-hosts.

After more than six years and countless laughs, Hoda Kotb officially retired as a co-host on the Today show on January 10, 2025. Kotb, who was a main co-anchor on Today and co-hosted its entertainment-focused fourth hour,

In honor of Hoda Kotb's final episode on 'Today' airing January 10, 2025, take a look back at some of the highlights from her incredible run on NBC.