today meteorologist Dylan Dreyer I was surprised to know that colleague Hoda Kotb She planned to leave the popular morning show.
“I was in Nashville because I had just covered the People's Choice Country Music Awards (in September 2024). She called me at 6:55. I was like, 'Why are you calling me Hoda? I hope everything's okay,'” Dreyer said. , 43 years old, exclusively Us Weekly on Friday, January 17, before participating in the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions. “I just want you to know that the announcement is coming out today,” she whispered into her phone. “I'm leaving.” Show of the day“.”
“And I was like, 'Wait, what?'” Dreyer continued, “It was a closely guarded secret. I don't know if anyone knew because I called Al Roker He found out that morning before the show, he said Craig (Melvin) I found out that morning before the show. It was shocking, but I would say it's not surprising because once I found out why she did it, it was like, 'Oh, yeah, that makes a lot of sense.'
Qutb, 60, confirmed this in September 2024 I planned to leave today After three decades on the air. She initially joined the television network in 2007 and later became an anchor in 2018 alongside Savannah Guthrie.
The Hoda Kotb Show news coming out today is bittersweet for its hosts. “I just turned 60, and that was a landmark moment for me when I turned 60 because I started thinking about that decade, like, what does this decade mean? What does it hold? What will it be for me? Pole, (…)
Final performances for the mogul It was broadcast live earlier this month, which was particularly emotional for today Crew and viewers alike.
“Hoda is like your favorite aunt, who you loved when she showed up. …I mean she was heart and soul today “He showed it and really brought it to people,” Dreyer said. we. “Everyone is asking: What is Hoda like in person?” It's exactly what you see on TV. I mean, none of this is fake, but at the same time, she chose this new path. She wants to get into health and will still be covering the Olympics and writing feature stories…so there she is It's still going to be part of the show. This was her choice, so you can only root for her and encourage her to make it.
Dreyer will continue to get his “Hoda fix” frequently off screen as well, since the two announcers are as well Neighbors too. (In front of her today After coming out, Kotb moved to the New York suburbs with his daughters Hope and Hailey).
After a pole today Upon departure, Melvin, 45, took over the mogul's position as assistant.
“We've all worked together for a long time now and nothing is different,” Dreyer said Friday. New today Line up. “Everyone has different titles and things, but there's nothing really different because it just makes sense for Craig to take on this role — he's like a brother to me.”
She added: “It's just one big happy family and everything is being rearranged a little bit, but one morning I sent Savannah a text. I say, 'Savannah, I just want to say kudos to you' because she's had to give so much lately.”
According to Dreyer, Guthrie, 53, had to watch “Hoda's Farewell” before the crew began “preparing Craig for this new role.”
“I just wanted to say: Kudos to you for having to step back and give everyone their flowers for so long,” Dreyer noted. “I think she handled it with such grace, and it's nice to give, and give, and give, but it's also nice to receive. So I say, 'I hope you realize how complete you are when it comes to.' today displays.'”
While Dreyer is also a core member of the NBC News family, she briefly traded the broadcast studio for the corridor. She will compete in the Hilton Grand Vacations Champions Golf Tournament in Orlando, Florida, later in January against other celebrities.
Hoda Kotb is celebrating her new chapter after her latest appearance on the Today show. The 60-year-old broadcaster took to social media on Monday, January 13, with a positive message about starting over. “And suddenly, you know… it's time to start something new and trust in the magic of new beginnings,” read the quote she shared via…
“(Golf) opens up a lot of doors for you. It's just, like the fact that, at some point in my life, I learned to play golf well enough to be called into these things, it's opened up a whole new world.” we. “There's so much fun, the people you meet and the people you spend time with; it's like a pinch-me moment. It's all your favorite sports stars (and) celebrities you watch on TV. It's like you're in a place where you're cool enough to be with them It's just a lot of fun.
The Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions takes place at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club in Orlando from Thursday, January 30 to Sunday, February 2.
With reporting by Dan Trainor
