Why Is Hoda Kotb Really Leaving the ‘Today’ Show? The Juicy (and Possibly Hilarious) Scoop!

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Hoda Kotb is packing up her coffee mug, bidding farewell to early mornings, and officially peacing out of the Today show. But why, oh why, is our beloved Hoda leaving? Letโ€™s break it down, shall we?

The 60-year-old queen of morning TV casually dropped the news in September, saying, โ€œI realized that it was time for me to turn the page at 60 and try something new.โ€ Translation: Sheโ€™s tired of waking up at ungodly hours and pretending to care about pumpkin spice latte trends. Plus, she wants more time with her kiddos, Haley (7) and Hope (4), who probably have no clue what the Today show even is.

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But waitโ€”was this really Hodaโ€™s choice? Or is there some behind-the-scenes tea brewing at NBC? Grab your mugs, because things are getting spicy.

The Plot Thickens: Pay Cut Drama?
According to Puck News (aka the TMZ of the corporate world), NBC execs had a little chat with Hodaโ€™s agents and suggestedโ€”brace yourselfโ€”that she take a pay cut. Yes, the woman reportedly making a cool $20 million a year was asked to settle for less. Outrageous! Whatโ€™s next? Asking her to BYO coffee?

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Hereโ€™s the kicker: NBC loves Hoda. They really do. But apparently, love doesnโ€™t pay the bills when morning show ratings are in a nosedive. โ€œStratospheric contracts were no longer justifiable,โ€ the report claimed, adding that even rivals like Good Morning America were feeling the pinch. Translation: โ€œHoda, we adore you, but alsoโ€ฆ can you work for free?โ€

Hodaโ€™s Grand Finale
Mark your calendars (and prepare your tissues): Hodaโ€™s last day on the Today show is January 10, 2025. Expect heartfelt goodbyes, a montage of her best moments, and probably someone ugly-crying on live TV (looking at you, Al Roker).

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Whether sheโ€™s leaving to spend more time with her kids or because NBC execs couldnโ€™t keep her in Gucci loafers, one thingโ€™s for sure: mornings wonโ€™t be the same without her. Weโ€™ll miss you, Hoda! Go rock those PJs at 9 a.m. like the rest of us.

Why Is Hoda Kotb Really Leaving the ‘Today’ Show? The Juicy (and Possibly Hilarious) Scoop!

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