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Hoda Kotb won't be gone entirely from TV screens as she will be taking on a new role at NBC.
On Thursday, January 9, Page Six reported that the beloved Today show host — whose last day was Friday, January 10 — inked a deal with NBC and Today. The outlet revealed that Kotb, 60, will "contribute exclusive interviews" and serve as a correspondent for the next two Olympic games.
The broadcast journalist — who will be at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles — compared her role at the games to Snoop Dogg's at the 2024 Paris Olympics, telling the outlet, "I think it'll be kind of a Snoop-ish role."
The Dateline alum will also participate in monthly segments on Today. She explained how she wanted a spot on the show without being a central figure.
"I want to be a supporting character on a team that is already in place so that I'll come in and just have a role there. And then I'm going to do my Making Space podcast, which I enjoy and love so much," Kotb told Page Six. "And for theToday show, I think we talked about doing something every four to six weeks, just a little something."
As a result of Kotb's departure, the fourth hour will be transformed from Today with Hoda and Jenna to Today With Jenna & Friends; meanwhile, Craig Melvin will replace her on Today.
Besides returning to NBC for specific coverage, the TV personality has a new business venture in the works, as she previously revealed that she is creating a wellness app.
"I want to create an app, something that helps and is affordable and accessible. Most of this stuff you can do for free — you just need someone to show you how," Kotb told Good Housekeeping in an interview. "Let's make it accessible, so you can get what you need all in one place. That's what I'm working toward."
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