The sky is the limit for Hoda Kotb After her talk today Show exit.
Qutb, 60 years old, tender A tearful farewell to the NBC morning show on January 10. After nearly 30 years at the network, the TV personality plans to enter the wellness space by launching her own wellness-focused company and app.
“You will earn much more than you earned in today show,” a source shares exclusively in the latest issue of Us Weekly. “Now that she's not at NBC full-time, Hoda will work with brands and can get paid for endorsements. She can also earn several hundred thousand dollars for speaking engagements on topics like 'Change Your Life at 60.'
Kotb declared that she was “Start a healthy app and company” During his January 6 appearance on The Kelly Clarkson ShowSharing, “(It will) involve retreats and podcasts and all kinds of things that we can bring together (and do) together… It's not like going to Mexico with your girls, which is fun, but it's something that when you leave, I'll be like, 'Oh my God, I feel transformed “I feel different.”
In an interview with Page six Earlier this month, Kotb also revealed that she had signed a new contract to work as a special correspondent for today and NBC, which includes coverage of the next two Olympics. “I want to be a supporting character in an existing team so I can come in and have a role there. Then I will do my own podcast called Making Space, which I enjoy and love very much.” today I think we talked about doing something every four to six weeks, just something small.
The source spoke about the new role that Qutb will play with the network we She will “focus on positive stories that she cares about, like women's empowerment,” and will appear on them today “About 10 times” a year. “The sky is the limit,” the insider notes.
For now, Kotb is enjoying some much-earned quality time with Her two daughters — Halle, 8, and Hope, 5 — which she shares with her ex-fiancé Joel Schiffman. Ex, who They announced their split After eight years together in January 2022 recently We spent Christmas together With their children, they reunited to celebrate Hailey's birthday on January 9.
“Hoda is open to using this time to focus on her life (as well),” the source said we. “She's ready to date again.” (Kotb shared in August 2024 that she She “brought up” her relationship With a mystery man after three dates.)
Since stepping down today, Jenna Bush Hager She continues to host the renamed 4th hour Today with Jenna and friendswith an assortment of Celebrity guest hosts. Craig MelvinMeanwhile, he acted as a tycoon as Savannah GuthrieCoach.
Kotb Melvin, 45, was surprised with A heartfelt poem In his first episode in the new role on January 13. I'm moving forward, so return your hand. Grab the stick, your world will expand. The adventures are endless…people are so dear. Wonderful memories await us year after year.” “First day! You are ready to be surrounded by love. Your team is the kind you can only dream of. savannah, the (Rocker) and Carson (Dali) here! With partners like these, your path is clear. From outside the arena to inside 30 Rock, your fans are so excited, they're watching the clock. It's time to shine like the sun. I'm rooting for you, great run! XOXO Hoda.”
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With reporting by Andrea Simpson