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Hoda Kotb Leaves Today: The Real Reason - News Directory 3

Hoda Kotb Leaves Today: The Real Reason

May 28, 2025 News
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  • Hoda Kotb put an end to speculation that she would be taking ‍over for Kelly ⁤Clarkson as ‍a talk show⁣ host.
  • When ⁢asked by Craig Melvin, her former colleague, about the possibility of her return ⁢to television, kotb responded, "If I ⁣ever came back to TV, do you know...
  • Kotb, 60, revealed that her departure from "Today" in January was partly motivated by the need to care for her 6-year-old daughter, Hope, who was diagnosed with Type...
Original source: latimes.com

Hoda Kotb emphatically addressed ⁢rumors, clarifying her talk show role and reaffirming her commitment. kotb swiftly denied reports of replacing ⁤Kelly Clarkson,putting to rest any speculation about⁢ her departure from “today.” The primary reason behind her break: prioritizing family, particularly caring for her daughter with Type 1 ⁣diabetes. Launching her wellness venture, Joy⁣ 101, underscores her commitment to well-being alongside her family. Discover more about ⁤Kotb’s next steps and her future plans, right here at News Directory 3. What’s next for the beloved anchor?







Hoda Kotb Clarifies ⁤Talk Show Role, Focuses on Family and Wellness










Key points

  • Hoda ‍Kotb denies rumors of replacing kelly clarkson as⁣ talk show host.
  • Kotb reaffirms her loyalty to “Today” show after recent absence.
  • She left “Today” partly to care for her daughter Hope, who has Type 1 diabetes.
  • Kotb launches new wellness venture, Joy 101, while prioritizing family.

Hoda Kotb Clarifies Talk ⁢Show Role, Focuses ‍on Family and Wellness

Updated may 28, 2025

Hoda Kotb put an end to speculation that she would be taking ‍over for Kelly ⁤Clarkson as ‍a talk show⁣ host. The former “Today” show ‍anchor returned to the programme Wednesday,dispelling rumors of ‍a new daytime television role.

When ⁢asked by Craig Melvin, her former colleague, about the possibility of her return ⁢to television, kotb responded, “If I ⁣ever came back to TV, do you know where the only place I would ever come back to is? Right here. This ⁤is the spot.” She ⁢dismissed the Clarkson rumor, stating, “Delete, ‍not true.”

Kotb, 60, revealed that her departure from “Today” in January was partly motivated by the need to care for her 6-year-old daughter, Hope, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes two years ago.‍ This autoimmune disorder, which prevents the pancreas from producing‍ insulin, requires Hope to use synthetic ⁢insulin regularly.

Kotb told ‍melvin and⁤ Savannah Guthrie, “As anyone with a child who has Type 1 [knows] ⁤ especially a little kid, you’re constantly watching, you’re constantly monitoring, you’re constantly checking, which is what I did all the time when ⁢I was

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