Why Is Hoda Kotb Really Leaving the 'Today' Show? Report Suggests What Happened Behind-the-Scenes at NBC TV Show

Hoda Kotb‘s final broadcast on the Today show is happening in just a few days, and many are wondering why she’s leaving.

The 60-year-old news anchor first revealed she was leaving the morning TV show back in September, citing, “I realized that it was time for me to turn the page at 60, and to try something new.” She then added that she wants to be able to spend more time with her kids, Haley, 7, and Hope, 4.

Well, is there more to the story than we originally were told!?

Keep reading to find out more…

According to a report from Puck News, they shared that NBC executives asked her to take a pay cut. Hoda reportedly makes upwards of $20 million per year. This report has not been verified by NBC.

“NBC executives loved Hoda and knew her value to the brand, but also made clear to her agents that such stratospheric contracts were no longer justifiable given the industry’s inexorable decline, due in part to the steep ratings decline affecting Today and competitors like Good Morning America,” Puck said.

Hoda‘s last day will fall on January 10, 2025. Find out who is replacing her.

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