Savannah Guthrie Bawls Her Eyelashes Off Over Hoda Kotb’s Exit

Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie - Instagram

Today host, Hoda Kotb announced she is transitioning out of her current job. While all of the Today family is struggling, Savannah Guthrie seems to be taking it the hardest. She can’t help but cry her eyes out for her friend but has an unintended “lash accident.” Although Hoda completely sympathized, Savannah’s other co-workers weren’t impressed.

Hoda Kotb Leaves At The Top Of Her Game

Undeniably, Hoda Kotb leaving her position at the top of her Today career has been a shock for her work “family.” However, they care very deeply for her and wish her the best in her next chapter. While she isn’t changing job right away, she has let America know she will transition out in the next few months. But Savannah Guthrie knew about Hoda’s announcement ahead of time. When asked about her reaction, Savannah said in an ET interview she felt “despair and joy.” Additionally, she shares she has a lot of “pride and admiration” for her friend and co-worker. She believes she is inspiring since she is taking the bold move of leaving while she is at the very top of her game.

Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie (1)
Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb – Instagram

She has said she will be staying with the NBC family. But Hoda realizes that her girls, Haley Joy, 7, and Hope Catherine, 4, need her more especially right now at their young ages. While they have moved to a family-friendly suburban, Hoda is happy to be raising them and wants to delight in these formative years. But Savannah Guthrie promises not to be a stranger when it comes to staying in touch. She even made a quick trip to see her friend‘s new home. Likewise, her coworkers see her as the “sunshine” and “North Star,” but can’t be anything but happy for her to do what is best for her and her family.

Hoda Kotb is forever part of the NBC family. - Today
Hoda Kotb is forever part of the NBC family. – Today

Savannah Guthrie Bawls Her Eyelashes Off Over Hoda Kotb’s Exit

On Thursday, September 26, Savannah Guthrie, 52, couldn’t hold back the overwhelming emotions she had over her “sunshine” Hotb Kotb leaving. However, as she begins to bawl her eyes out she loses her false eyelashes along the way. Additionally, while she was choked up over her colleague, Savannah gave everyone a good laugh to break up the sadness. First, Savannah wipes her eyes while sitting with Hoda Kotb, Al Roker, and Sheinelle Jones only to reveal her glamour look was suffering.

Today family is sad to see Hoda Kotb leave. - Today
Today family is sad to see Hoda Kotb leave. – Today

Savannah Guthrie said, “Here’s my lash,” as she handed it to a coworker. Interrupting Hoda, the cameras zoom in to see the free falsie being passed around. Then, Savannah attempts to give her lash to Sheinelle instead. However, Sheinelle wasn’t impressed. She exclaims, “That is disgusting!” shifting away from the handoff but laughing at her trying to push it off on her. Furthermore, Al Roker preemptively declares, “I don’t want to hold a lash, that’s okay.” However, he regained his composure and let the lightened mood carry him into his report. Undoubtedly, it will be a challenge for the Today team to continue as “usual” knowing that Hoda is exiting soon.

Savannah Guthrie is struggling but still finding ways to make others smile. .- Today
Savannah Guthrie is struggling but still finding ways to make others smile. – Today

What do you think about Savannah Guthrie lightening the stage with her pass-the-lash move? Are you sad to hear that Hoda Kotb is leaving? Do you think Savannah is going to be okay while Hoda transitions out? How do you think the Today show will handle her leaving? Drop your comments below.

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