Hoda Kotb announces her departure Today After 20 years as an anchor in September 2024.
And we’ve got new details about her last day on the job and the surprising reasons she left.
Yes, apparently, Hoda’s salary may have played a role in her quitting.
Although the talk show host and reporter has not addressed the report herself, there are rumors flying around that as a legacy anchor, she was denied one of the biggest benefits in the game: more money.
Of course, that’s not the reason she’s citing her departure; Far from it, in fact.
But is it possible that the ongoing negotiations over his salary for the next years were at the heart of the issue? We’ve heard strange things…
Hoda’s decision to step down
Hoda announces she’s stepping away from Today On 26 September. She revealed her plans to leave the show after turning 60 in August.
The talk show host announced she was leaving by giving a memo to staff, which she also read on air. The show also shared the memo on social media. “I know I’m making the right decision, but it’s painful,” she wrote.
Hoda Kotb then continues on and takes a look at the many different positions she has held at NBC during her career. He also scolded him a lot Today Crew and family, including Al Roker and Jenna Bush Hager.
“I love you and it’s time for me to leave the show,” she wrote. “I will miss each and every one of you Today Strictly.”
Hoda then said that her 60th birthday celebration “felt like a makeover.” Nevertheless, she said she was “ready and excited” for the next chapter of her life.
He added, “My broadcasting career has been beyond meaningful, a new decade of my life is about to dawn, and now my daughters and my mother require a large portion of my time.”
Hoda concluded by saying that she would work until early 2025. She also said that she would “remain a part of the NBC family”, but did not specify what her role would be.
“I almost. How could I not? Family is family, and you all will always be a part of me,” she concluded.
Hoda’s last day today
Now we know it’s Hoda’s last day Today It will be 10th January.
Craig Melvin, who has been with NBC News for more than 14 years, will step in as his replacement.
Hoda has maintained a civilian facade during her final weeks on the job, and we have a feeling she still gets along with her co-workers.
But maybe that’s why she’s so fond of her NBC bosses this time.
What is Hoda Kotb’s salary?
While Hoda’s departure message indicated that she wanted to spend more time with family, it was reported that money was a major factor in her decision. naughty childSources close to the situation said she was earning more than $20 million a year.
The outlet also noted that her co-anchor Savannah Guthrie also makes more than $20 million, and former co-anchor Matt Lauer made $25 million. It was reported that cutbacks in the industry played a factor in the pay cuts.
“NBC official loved Hoda was aware of her importance to the brand, but she also made it clear to her agents that such stratospheric contracts were no longer justified given the industry’s continued decline. naughty child noted.
naughty child It also explained that this type of “reset” is going to be much more common in TV. “Everyone is taking pay cuts or losing their jobs,” one source said.
“In the coming year, some big names will announce they want to spend more time with their children or families or write new chapters,” the insider told the site. “They don’t want to work for less money, even if they’ve already made a lot of money.”
How long was Hoda at NBC?
Hoda spent more than a quarter century with NBC. In his social media post, he mentioned all the different roles he has had during his 26 years working at the network.
The journalist began working for NBC News in 1998. she was a reporter datelineHoda joined Today Kathie Lee Gifford joined him as co-host in 2008, and she remained his co-host until 2019. Jenna Bush Hager then replaced Kathy.
After Matt Lauer was fired in 2017 over sexual misconduct allegations, Savannah had several co-anchors. In 2018, Hoda was brought on board as his co-anchor, making them the first pair of female anchors in the show’s history.