Hoda Kotb has big plans for life after Today. A co-anchor of the popular morning show since 2018 (and co-host of Today With Hoda & Jenna), Kotb is walking away from the prestigious gig on Jan. 10. She is not,

While Kotb cited wanting to spend more time with her daughters, Haley, 7, and Hope, 5, as her reason for leaving the morning show after nearly 20 years, she also admitted there’s a new career path she’s working toward. Kotb has been in journalism for 39 years, but after turning 60 in August 2024, she’s ready for another chapter.

But as times changed, so did Kotb's role in the Today family — particularly when she ascended to co-host on the Today show alongside Savannah Guthrie in 2018, elevated after Matt Lauer was fired from the program amid allegations of sexual misconduct.

Hoda Kotb's last day at the TODAY show is Friday, Jan. 10. See behind the scenes of her last week with Savannah Guthrie, Jenna Bush Hager and more in photos.