Hoda Kotb’s time on the “Today” show has come to an end. Over the past 26 years on NBC, Kotb has had many iconic moments on the morning show, interviewing hundreds of celebrity guests, dancing to live performances, dressing up for Halloween and more. See below for some of the best moments from her run as “Today” show anchor.
Joan Rivers and Hoda Kotb on a 2007 episode of TODAY.
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Kathie Lee Gifford, Richard Simmons and Hoda Kotb do aerobics on TODAY.
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Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford try anti-gravity boots.
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Meredith Vieira serves Natalie Morales and Hoda Kotb are seen on the set of the Today Show in Miami on Feb 22, 2008.
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Hoda Kotb does her best “Lady and the Tramp” impression with Flo Rida while Kathie Lee looks on.
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Lionel Richie serenades Al Roker, Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb.
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Hoda Kotb high fives Kim Kardashian during a game on the Today Show.
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Hoda Kotb as Yoda, Kathie Lee Gifford as C-3PO.
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Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford wear bags on their heads.
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Hoda Kotb learns an instrument on air.
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Hoda Kotb celebrates her 50th birthday on TODAY.
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Hoda Kotb oils Tongan flag bearer Pita Taufatofua on NBC’s “TODAY” show at the Rio Olympics.
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Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford chow down on some french fries.
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Joy Bauer backs it up with Hoda Kotb.
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Hoda Kotb sticks out her tongue with Miley Cyrus.
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Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb do Carson Daly’s makeup.
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Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie embrace at the end of the show announcing the Matt Lauer allegations on the set of NBC’s Today Show, November 29, 2017.
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Hoda Kotb brings her daughter Haley Joy on the Today.
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Niall Horan performs on TODAY Show and poses with Hoda Kotb.
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Hoda Kotb embrades Shaun White after he wins gold at the South Korea olympics.
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Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Carson Daly attend the NBC “Today” Halloween 2018 at Rockefeller Plaza.
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Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford on Thursday, April 4, 2019.
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Hoda Kotb on Tuesday, September 3, 2019.
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Hoda Kotb dressed as Tony Manero of “Saturday Night Fever” during NBC’s “Today” Halloween Celebration at Rockefeller Plaza.
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Hoda Kotb, Ina Garten and Jenna Bush Hager.
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Hoda Kotb poses with Harry Styles before his TODAY show performance.
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Hoda Kotb, Craig Melvin, Jenna Bush Hager, Dylan Dreyer, Al Roker, Sheinelle Jones and Savannah Guthrie get COVID vaccinations on air.
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Carson Daly, Brooklyn Beckham and Hoda Kotb cook up a feat on TODAY.
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Jenna Bush Hager, Hoda Kotb, and Savannah Guthrie dress as Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders for Halloween.
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Hoda Kotb, Al Roker, and Carson Daly participate in a ceremonial lighting of the Empire State Building as NBC News’ TODAY celebrates the 70th Anniversary at the Empire State building.
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Reese Witherspoon joins Jenna Bush Hager and Hoda Kotb to promote her children’s book.
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Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager on Monday, October 3, 2022.
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Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie attend 2022 Halloween.
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Hoda Kotb attends 2022 Halloween on “Today” at Rockefeller Plaza on October 31, 2022.
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Hoda Kotb, Katie Stilo and Jenna Bush Hager make pizza on air.
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Joe Jonas, Hoda Kotb, Kevin Jonas and Nick Jonas.
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Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Olivia Rodrigo.
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Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager as Sonny and Cher.
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Craig Melvin, Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker pose on the Today Show in Paris.
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Hoda Kotb announces retirement from Today Show with Savannah Guthrie and Jenna Bush Hager. Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty IHoda Kotb and Al Roker at The 136th Tournament of Roses Parade. Casey Durkin/NBC via Getty Images
