Yahoo Lifestyle See Hoda Kotb's Note for 'Today' Co-Stars on Craig Melvin's First Day
Hoda Kotb is starting a new chapter in her life... but she isn't forgetting her friends along the way.
The news anchor signed off for the last time on January 1o, saying goodbye after a 17-year Today show career. On January 13, Craig Melvin took over as co-anchor alongside Savannah Guthrie, while Jenna Bush Hager will lead the fourth hour along with a rotating guest co-host. While Hoda is ready to begin a new phase in her life, she was awake and on Instagram in the early hours to wish Craig, Savannah and Jenna good luck on this era of Today.
Posting an image with the quote "And suddenly, you know... it's time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings," Hoda voiced how she's ready to embrace whatever comes next... and she can't wait to see what her friends do, too.
"Here's to everyone starting fresh — @craigmelvinnbc and @savannahguthrie ….. @jennabushhager and friends.. and to me!" she wrote in the caption. "Let's do this!"
Upon seeing the sweet post from Hoda, fans rushed to the comments to share their love and excitement.
"Knew you wouldn’t be sleepin! 😍 couldn’t be happier for you and inspired by your bravery to trust your heart. ♥️," one person wrote. "God bless this new journey … keep shining your light ☀️," another penned. "Love you, Hoda! ❤️ So glad to know we will still see you in this space ❤️ Here's to your 'first day' 🙌," a different follower added.
We love to see the Today family support one another! And even though we'll no longer get to see Hoda on TV every morning, she seems to be thrilled by the prospect of what life will look like for her.
When speaking to E! News about what her first day not on the Today show may bring, Hoda revealed there was one thing she was excited about changing after almost two decades on the air.
"Today, I turn off the 3:15 a.m. alarm. BOOM! Okay!" she excitedly stated in a video posted on Instagram. "I sleep until 5:15, two extra hours, and then I start my day. I can't wait! When I wake up at 5:15, it will be like I've slept in til noon!"
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