Hoda Kotb, a beloved anchor on NBC News’ “TODAY” for nearly two decades, announced she is stepping down after six years as co-anchor. Turning 60 in August, Kotb felt it was time to try something new. She has co-anchored with Savannah Guthrie since early 2018, forming the show’s first all-female anchor team. Guthrie praised Kotb for her guts and the team expressed sadness at the thought of her leaving. Kotb explained she wants to prioritize her daughters and mother. She will remain with “TODAY” through the start of next year, paying tribute to her colleagues and joking about NBC’s logo. Kotb joined NBC News in 1998 as a correspondent for “Dateline” before moving to the “TODAY” team in 2007, where she co-hosted the fourth hour with Kathie Lee Gifford. This is a developing story with more updates to come.
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