Hoda Kotb, a beloved anchor on NBC News’ “TODAY” for nearly two decades, has announced that she will be stepping down from the morning show after six years as co-anchor. She made this decision after turning 60 in August, stating that it was time for her to try something new. Kotb has been co-anchoring “TODAY” with Savannah Guthrie since 2018, making them the show’s first all-female anchor team. Guthrie expressed her emotional support for Kotb and praised her courage, saying that she is loved by all of their colleagues. In a written message to her coworkers, Kotb mentioned that her family needs more of her time. She plans to stay with the show until the start of next year. Kotb joined NBC News in 1998 as a correspondent for “Dateline,” later moving to the “TODAY” team in 2007. She has been a mainstay on the show’s fourth hour alongside Kathie Lee Gifford. As Kotb prepares to leave, she expressed both sadness at leaving her colleagues and excitement for what lies ahead. Stay tuned for updates on this breaking news story.
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