Hoda Kotb had a tearful sendoff Friday during her last day on Today, the NBC morning news franchise. "Can I just say thank you? I haven't been able to articulate it, because I'm a mess most times, but I just want to say thanks,

Special guests, including Simone Biles and Oprah Winfrey, offered tributes to the longtime host, capping off a week that “Today” had called a “Hoda-bration!”

According to Page Six, Hoda has "signed a new deal" with Today and NBC to "contribute exclusive interviews and cover the next two Olympics." This includes monthly segments on Today, as well as heading to Milan for the 2026 Winter Olympics and Los Angeles for 2028 Summer Olympics.