Hoda Kotbsaid that she is departingNBCsTodayearly next year.
I love youandits time for me to leave the show, she wrote in a memo to staffers.
A staff meeting is planned for this morning.
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We had a scary stretch, Kotb toldPeople.
Any parent whos been through a scary thing with their child understands.
Its like you just cant believe that your childs sick.
You cant believe that theres nothing you might do.
And its a position Ive never found myself in.
Gayle King, who co-hostsCBS Mornings, recentlyextended her contractto remain on the show.
I know Im making the right decision, but its a painful one.
And you all are the reason why.
But only because youve been beside me on this twenty-six-year adventure.
Looking back, the math is nuts.
Im picturing your faces and your families and all the ways youve lifted me up and inspired me.
Thats my heart singing.
So many of my professional relationships have become some of my most cherished friendships.
Savannah: my rock.
Jenna: my ride-or-die.
Al: my longest friend at 30 Rock.
Craig, Carson, Sheinelle and Dylan: my family.
Libby, Mazz and Talia: my fearless leaders.
But one thing I know for sure right now is this: everythings going to be just fine.
The Peacocks feathers areneverruffled… no matter who comes or goes.
TODAYand its amazing people all of you never waver.
How could I not?
