After a nine-month hiatus, former TODAY show co-host Hoda Kotb is poised to make a return to the popular morning news program. This news was revealed by RadarOnline.com, signaling her comeback after dedicating time to her young daughters.
Co-anchor Craig Melvin surprised the audience with the announcement on Monday, September 22, that Kotb would be back on set.
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Kotb’s Guest Appearance on the ‘TODAY’ Show
Kotb will grace the show once again on Tuesday, September 23.
During his sign-off, Melvin hinted at Kotb’s return, saying, “You’ll want to come back tomorrow. Something to look forward to. Hoda is back.”
However, he clarified that her return would not be permanent, bringing excitement and a touch of disappointment to fans.
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Kotb’s ‘TODAY’ Engagement is Temporary
Savannah Guthrie expressed her anticipation, stating, ‘It will be good to catch up’ with her previous co-anchor.
As explained by Melvin, “No, no, not for good. You’re still stuck with me. But, Hoda will be here to talk about a really special project, her new book, Jump and Find Joy.”
This book focuses on embracing change throughout all stages of life. Kotb is expected to share insights during her appearance.
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In her upcoming book, Jump and Find Joy, Kotb provides an “intimate” exploration of her life transitions and how embracing change rather than resisting it has shaped her journey.
The synopsis states: “In her quest to better understand change and how to work with (not against) it, Hoda relies on her reporting instincts to investigate how change works, who is approaching it with grace, and what she can apply to her own life and share with others.”
Jump and Find Joy combines expert advice on change with deeply personal accounts from influential individuals, showing that change can be an element to embrace rather than fear.
Why Did She Leave?
Kotb surprised fans during an emotional announcement regarding her decision to step away for family.
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As previously reported by RadarOnline.com, Kotb’s departure from the TODAY show in January came as a shock after a rewarding 17 years with the program. Her priority was to spend more time with her daughters, Hope and Haley.
Recently, she shared an emotional story about her children that reinforced her decision during an interview with Kristen Welker.
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Kotb will temporarily return to promote her book on embracing change, titled Jump and Find Joy.
Reflecting on her career, Kotb commented, “For 26 years, I did similar things every single day. And one day, in January, I woke up and my alarm didn’t go off at 3:30 A.M. When my daughter saw me in the morning, she said, ‘You really are here.’ That moment confirmed my decision was right.”
Before word of her guest appearance surfaced, there were rumors that Kotb might be considered to replace Kelly Clarkson on her daytime talk show, following some significant changes in Clarkson’s life.
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