Hoda Kotb’s unexpected decision to leave the Today show shocked many, including her colleague Dylan Dreyer. The meteorologist revealed that she was unaware of Hoda’s plans until just moments before the announcement was made on-air. Dylan shared in an interview that she found out about Hoda’s departure only 10 minutes before the show started, and believes that this was when everyone else also learned of the news. On the red carpet at the 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards, Dylan discussed the surprise announcement and the impact it had on the morning show.
On the day of her departure announcement, Hoda tearfully revealed that after more than 16 years at Today and 26 years with NBC News, she would be stepping down from her co-anchor role in early 2025. Turning 60 earlier that year, Hoda expressed her realization that it was time for her to turn the page and try something new. Reflecting on her career and the success she had achieved, Hoda shared her emotional thoughts, stating that she felt like she was at the top of the wave and that it was the right time for her to move on. Her decision to leave the show after such a long and successful tenure left many viewers and colleagues surprised.
Dylan Dreyer, Hoda’s colleague on the Today show, was candid about her feelings regarding Hoda’s departure. In her interview with E! News at the 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards, Dylan shared her perspective on the surprising announcement and the impact it had on the morning show. Expressing her shock at learning about Hoda’s plans only minutes before the announcement, Dylan revealed that she, like many others, was taken by surprise by Hoda’s decision to leave the show. Despite the unexpected nature of the news, Dylan remained supportive of Hoda and her choice to move on to new opportunities.
The 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards red carpet interview provided Dylan Dreyer with an opportunity to discuss Hoda Kotb’s departure from the Today show in more detail. Dylan shared her thoughts on the timing of the announcement and how it had affected her and her colleagues. Revealing that she had only learned about Hoda’s plans moments before the show started, Dylan acknowledged that the news came as a shock to everyone involved. Despite the emotional nature of Hoda’s announcement and the impact it had on the morning show, Dylan remained positive and supportive of her colleague’s decision to pursue new endeavors.
Hoda Kotb’s decision to leave the Today show reflected her desire to try something new and turn the page on her successful career. As she tearfully announced her departure on-air, Hoda shared her emotional thoughts and feelings about the decision to step down from her co-anchor role after over 16 years on the show. Turning 60 earlier in the year, Hoda felt that it was the right time for her to move on and embrace new opportunities. Her announcement left many viewers and colleagues surprised, including Dylan Dreyer, who shared her perspective on the unexpected news and the impact it had on the morning show. Despite the shock of Hoda’s departure, Dylan remained supportive and understanding of her colleague’s decision to leave the show and pursue new paths in her career.
