Hoda Kotb sent fans into a spiral when she announced that she would be exiting Today in early 2025 after so many years on the show. At the time of the announcement, she put it up to the desire to spend more time with her children.

Just because Hoda Kotb is leaving Today doesn’t mean she won’t still be kept “busy” with other projects, an insider exclusively tells Closer. "Hoda would like to write more books,” the source says of the broadcaster’s plans after her final episode airs in early 2025.

Hoda Kotb announced she's leaving 'Today' in early 2025. Read how Jenna Bush Hager, Al Roker, Dylan Dreyer, Savannah Guthrie, Sheinelle Jones and Craig Melvin reacted.

Though no longer a permanent fixture on the show, Gifford still appears on the program from time to time. She and Kotb have continued to be good friends. Kotb’s decision to exit

Kathie Lee Gifford reacted to former co-host and friend Hoda Kotb's recent announcement that the former is leaving the Today show after over two decades. "The best decision she's ever made. She will never regret it.