“One last time. Let’s do this.” That’s how Hoda Kotb kicked off her very last day hosting “Today,” a job she’s held for the past 17 years. The NBC morning staple promised Friday’s episode would be a celebration of all things Kotb — and on that front, it delivered.
Several of her “Today” co-stars shared moving tributes about Kotb, including Savannah Guthrie, Craig Melvin, Al Roker and Carson Daly. After these emotional messages, Kotb was unable to hold back her tears.
“Can I just say thank you? I’m not even able to articulate it because I’m a mess most of the time, but I just want to say thanks,” the award-winning broadcaster and journalist said following a video tribute to her career.