The Today Show is preparing for its new era without longtime host Hoda Kotb.
Some weeks after the veteran television anchor announced she would be transitioning out of her leading role on the longtime NBC talk show, her official replacement was announced on November 14, none other than fellow mainstay Craig Melvin, who will be hosting alongside Savannah Guthrie.
And as for who will be hosting alongside Hoda’s other partner in crime, Jenna Bush Hager, the host has announced an exciting change to 4th Hour with Hoda & Jenna as well.
Later on during Thursday morning’s broadcast, Hoda and Jenna shared that 4th Hour with Hoda & Jenna would be changing to Today with Jenna & Friends.
Rather than a fixed co-host, Jenna, who replaced Kathie Lee Gifford in 2019, will instead be hosting with a revolving door of hosts. In the past, when either of the hosts have been absent, Justin Sylvester, Michelle Buteau, and Willie Geist have frequently stepped in.
In making the announcement, Hoda commended and credited Jenna’s “ability to connect with people” as what will make the updated show so special, as Jenna in turn joked: “I’m single and ready to mingle. It’s going to be all about friendship.”
Hoda’s official departure date is January 10, 2015, and Craig will step in the following Monday, January 13.
More to come.
