It is an final result we have anticipated since she introduced it again in September, however Hoda Kotb is within the highlight after her remaining day on The Immediately Present hit the 2025 TV schedule. For many who weren’t already crying after seeing the BTS images of the final day, the tears could certainly move upon listening to concerning the touching items she acquired from co-anchor Savannah Guthrie forward of her extremely publicized exit.
Guthrie, Al Roker and extra paid tribute to their longtime co-worker partly by giving her some parting items as she steps away from the daytime program. Hoda Kotb informed Individuals concerning the many items she acquired from Guthrie, one in all which was symbolic of her time on The Immediately Present:
Savannah simply gave me a field, and it stated, ‘Open me now’ and and it had two pom poms in it. She stated, ‘You have been cheering everybody on, so now I need you to take these pom poms for you.’
Hoda Kotb intends to spend extra time along with her daughters whereas retired, however she has additionally made a vow to stay along with her tv pals. The previous host stated she’ll proceed her friendships with Jenna Bush Hager and others into the brand new 12 months. In brief, I wager she’ll put these pom poms to make use of and proceed to cheer on her pals even when she’s stepped away from the highlight.
The presents from Savannah Guthrie did not cease at pom poms. Guthrie, who has gotten to know Hoda Kotb fairly nicely to the purpose she wasn’t shocked by her retirement announcement. The Immediately Present host gifted her colleague another private gadgets, one in all which was symbolic of her future days of sleeping in. As she put it:
She put in a clock with a shattered face, and she or he stated, ‘Charlie broke it,’ which is, you realize, I do not want an alarm clock anymore! And the very last thing she gave me was this bracelet. She gave me this ring that claims, ‘Love.’ And she or he gave me this bracelet that claims, ‘With you.’ Let me let you know one thing about her: she all the time reveals up. She all the time reveals up. That is what she does the perfect. She reveals up for individuals, for her pals. She reveals up.
Hoda’s exit comes with Craig Melvin stepping in as her substitute, and it appears he has some massive sneakers to fill. Based mostly on the items alone, I’d say The Immediately Present misplaced somebody well-loved amongst the employees, which might clarify her seventeen-year run on this system. Ugh, I really feel like I am getting emotional, and nobody even gave me a sentimental present!
Whereas there hasn’t been discuss of her returning to tv, it appears Hoda Kotb intends to remain lively in different endeavors after leaving The Immediately Present. She continues engaged on her Making Area podcast, which not too long ago launched an episode with Maria Shriver. Training mindfulness and preaching its advantages to others is a vital factor for Kotb, who hosted a weekend retreat for individuals on these subjects again in October.
Whereas Craig Melvin has the gig in a part of The Immediately Present duties, there are nonetheless questions on who will sit beside Jenna Bush Hager on a extra everlasting foundation throughout her hour of the present. The hostess confirmed it’s going to take a while earlier than they decide on a substitute, nothing that Hoda Kotb was the queen and will probably be arduous to interchange. I believe that is an understatement, however I’m wanting to see who will fill the position and proceed pushing the NBC program ahead into the long run.
The Immediately Present airs on NBC on weekdays starting at 7:00 a.m. ET. It is all the time an effective way to begin the morning and get an thought of what the day holds, assuming readers are the kind of individuals who get up that early within the morning.