It’s been over a year since Hoda Kotb bid farewell to the Today show, but it seems that leaving was not as easy as she once thought. Sources close to the broadcaster have now revealed that Hoda, 61, is grappling with a massive regret she never saw coming: missing the very job she walked away from. 😔
In September 2024, Kotb made the heartfelt announcement that she would be leaving her spot on Today to focus on her family, specifically her two daughters, Haley Joy (7) and Hope Catherine (5), after Hope was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2023. But as she returned to Today temporarily to fill in for Craig Melvin during his family vacation in April 2026, she was hit with a powerful realization: she missed the spotlight more than she imagined.
According to an insider, “Being back on set really shook her. Hoda realized how much she truly loves being on the show and would jump at the chance to return if the opportunity arose.” The revelation comes just months after she stepped away from TV to try something new, launching the Joy 101 digital wellness platform, a business venture designed to inspire others with wellness advice and expert-led resources.
Sadly, the platform didn’t quite take off the way she hoped, leaving Hoda questioning her next steps. “TV is Hoda’s true home,” the source continues. “She knows exactly who she is on that stage. But the world of TV has moved on without her, and coming back wouldn’t be as simple as picking up where she left off.”
After a bittersweet departure from Today, Hoda’s time away has been filled with ups and downs, including her struggles to reconnect with the media world. As the Today show continues to evolve without her, the door remains open for a possible return, though Hoda knows it would come with its own set of challenges.
Could a return to the Today show be in Hoda’s future? Fans are eagerly awaiting the next chapter in the beloved host’s story. Stay tuned…
Full story here: Daily Mail
