Hoda Kotb Leaves ‘Today’ Show, Citing Job-Related Health Stress

Hoda Kotb Eagerly Anticipates Departure from Today Show

Hoda Kotb is reportedly counting the days until she bids farewell to the Today Show, with sources revealing that the stress of the job has significantly impacted her mental and physical well-being. Kotb, who is set to leave the show in January after nearly two decades, is now prioritizing her health and happiness.

Insiders close to the situation have disclosed that the 60-year-old broadcaster is embracing a new chapter in her life, redirecting her focus toward her two daughters and stepping away from the workplace drama associated with her co-hosts, Savannah Guthrie and Jenna Bush Hager. Inspired by her friend Kathie Lee Gifford, Kotb is celebrating the positives of her impending departure.

The stress from her time on the show has taken its toll, leading her to make changes that support her well-being. Sources indicate that she’s actively working to distance herself from her past experiences on the show by decluttering her life, deleting old files, and allowing herself the time to reflect and rejuvenate.

Previously reported unhappiness derived from feeling sidelined by her younger co-hosts, Guthrie and Hager, only intensified her desire to leave. Kotb’s exit comes as a welcome change, especially as she aims to escape the backbiting atmosphere that has made her experience increasingly difficult.

Last month, Kotb confirmed her exit from Today after 17 years, expressing a desire to spend more quality time with her daughters, Haley and Hope. However, behind this decision lies frustration over office dynamics that pushed her to seek a quieter, more fulfilling life.

In addition to moving from her city apartment to a serene house in Bronxville, a quieter suburb 30 minutes from Manhattan, Kotb is looking forward to a future free of workplace drama. According to sources, she is committed to not letting bitterness take over; instead, she is planning enjoyable activities for herself and her family.

As part of her coping mechanism, Kotb has taken to journaling, crafting a letter of goodbye to the Today Show—a letter she has no intention of sending. This practice is helping her process her emotions and release the tension built over the years.

The conclusion of her tenure on the show marks a significant transition, one that Kotb is welcoming as she leaves behind the drama and toxicities of her former environment.