Hoda Kotb Shares Why Her Doubts Leaving ‘Today’ Show Disappeared
Hoda Kotb is opening up about why her fears regarding leaving the Today Show disappeared. It was a hard change when she opted to exit after nearly two decades. So, what changed in her life to make her understand it was the right move? Keep reading for further details.
Hoda Kotb Shares Why Her Doubts Leaving Today Disappeared
It was a sad and shocking day when Hoda Kotb announced she would be departing the Today Show in October 2024. At the time, she had no idea how much longer she would be around but knew her exit would come at the beginning of 2025. She explained that she had a revelation after she turned 60 that she needed to reevaluate her life and what she was doing. Hoda is also a mother to two daughters, Hope and Haley whom she welcomed later on in life. Due to that, she wanted to be able to enjoy her time with them plus they had just moved to the suburbs.
This was all new and exciting so Hoda was ready to relish and live in the moment with her girls. Of course, her co-hosts were broken at this news as were viewers. She was a fan favorite so to lose her presence was very hard but everyone understood why she chose to leave. At the same time, it was going to be an adjustment not coming to the studio every day. However, it appears that all of her doubts and worries about leaving having vanished.
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According to People, Hoda Kotb was nervous about life after television. Therefore, she forced herself to create a daily schedule after leaving Today so she would have a plan:
“I actually wasn’t sure how it was going to be. When you leave something that you’ve done your whole life to then step into a Monday, you’re like, ‘Oh my God, it’s Monday. What is happening here? How is this going to feel?’ I made myself a schedule because I really wanted to have something going on that day.”
Yet, as soon as she left, Hoda knew she had made the right decision thanks to her daughter:
“I was sitting in my office and my daughter Haley came running down the stairs. It was a full moon, I remember it was so bright in my office, and she goes, ‘You really are here.’ I was like, ‘I really am here.’ In that moment, confirmation comes over and over and over again.”
Moving On To The Next Chapter
Hoda Kotb knew being at home was for the best after her daughter, Hope had been admitted to the hospital in 2023. Although she never shared what was exactly wrong, it was enough for her to stop and realize how valuable time with her girls is. It was Hope who gave her the final confirmation she did the right thing. After Haley realized mom was home for good, Hoda went up to see Hope and she immediately asked for snuggles. Hoda climbed right in and relished that special time. Now, she can sleep later, she walks every day to school with her girls, and she is living her best life.
Finally, she still has an incredible support system with her former co-hosts. They always text each other and ask Hoda if she needs anything. This has clearly been for the best.
Are you happy to hear that Hoda is thriving away from the Today Show but do you miss her all the same? Let us know in the comments below.
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