Savannah Guthrie gifted Hoda Kotb a meaningful Secret Santa present on a recent Today Show Christmas broadcast resulting in a very emotional response from Hoda Kotb who announced that her 17 year long career on Today Show will be ending on January 10. The gift which included a set of wishing candles and a lucite square displayed a message that was inspired by Josh Garrels' song called "May You Find a Light." This inspirational gift given during Christmas held a deep significance for Hoda.
Personal Touches and Sentimental Song Selection of Savannah's Present Deepens Hoda Kotb’s Emotional Response
Savannah's gift for Hoda held a line of song by Josh Garrels "May You Find a Light” which carries meaning for Hoda because Savannah gifted her that particular song whenever she went through life changes before . Hoda emotionally remarked "You got candles Oh my God" expressing her feelings on the special thoughtful item after being gifted it on live television from co-host Savannah. Savannah noted that Hoda can place this gift on her desk daily in mornings to start her new life changes after retirement on January 10th . Hoda stated the most precious component about the gift as she said "That's your handwriting…I love you," expressing true emotion which was further met with a statement from Savannah "Cutie I love you."
Hoda Kotb's Final Today Show Episode Slated For January 10th After 17 Years On The Show
Hoda's last Today episode is coming soon January 10 following her official announcement September 26 that she will be departing the NBC morning program. Hoda mother of Haley Joy aged seven and Hope Catherine aged five will spend extra time with her children after departing today. Hoda wants to enjoy this part of life after realizing they have limited time and intends to turn the page at age of 60. Hoda considered leaving the show difficult due to the strong professional and personal connections to colleagues.
Hoda's Gratitude for Her Time on The Today Show Reflects Positive Career Changes and New Endeavors
Hoda Kotb co-anchored the Today show with Savannah Guthrie since 2018 and she has also hosted Today's fourth hour with Jenna Bush Hager from 2019. Hoda described her time as feeling like reaching “top of the wave” making her decision to move on at this exact moment. She also stated new job plans will involve waking earlier than usual to exercise plus to make food for her daughters before school time so that her days would include more family centric actions with new structure based around that lifestyle.
Hoda Kotb Envisions Structured but Relaxed Schedule After Leaving Today Show Following Decades on Morning Television
Hoda Kotb whose podcast is titled Making Space With Hoda Kotb said she intends to engage in early morning Soul Cycle classes around 5 30 AM as new routine for keeping active. She will also make coffee in her Yeti to start new day routine. Following morning events she plans to spend some leisurely time having lunches with friends while also completing work duties and collecting children from schools plus making dinners and spending her new time with loved ones. She is a "structure person" requiring a routine with the intention to achieve personal independence plus daily structure that has long been a staple of her professional life while finding a better home life balance that allows her time to freely do what she pleases.
Other Today Show Stars' Family Moments Spotlighted On Special Christmas Show
Today Show segment also highlighted personal life experiences of its on screen talents such as Hoda with her daughter Haley Joy during her celebration of Halloween this year. Carson Daly his wife Siri shared that they have now welcomed their fourth child named Goldie Patricia Daly to their ever growing family group. Also Today Show presenter Kelly who has chosen not to make lives of her three children Edward Yardley and Thatcher too public shares a good social relationship with her novelist spouse who regularly make appearances in public. Hoda's former colleague at the show shared happy moments with two grown up children Cassidy Gifford and Cody Gifford.
Savannah Guthrie is a mother to Vale Guthrie Feldman plus Charles Max Feldman while she is married to husband Mike Feldman having celebrated Charles arrival to world back in December of 2016. Deborah Roberts is the spouse of Al Roker and together they share Leila Roker and Nicholas Albert Roker demonstrating Al's importance and prominence in both family and profession. Craig Melvin co-anchor has been married to Christina from 2003 with two kids named George William Geist and Lucie Joy Geist which proves their strong commitment to family units in their individual lives. These on screen personalities create more dynamic elements by showing their families on this holiday television .
Today Show Personalities Exchange Heartfelt Secret Santa Gifts During Emotional Holiday Segment
During Today Show program Hoda was not the only personality to feel an outpouring of emotion. Craig Melvin gifted to Savannah dog sweater showcasing the name Fetch of her recent family dog adding additional levity during live Christmas broadcast program. In exchange Hoda gifted Craig Melvin an official New York Mets blanket highlighting sentimental value connected to her support for Melvin to become a co-host of The Today show. This particular moment gave an element of humor that added balance to segment and was relatable to long time program followers.
Secret Santa Gifts Highlight Bonds And Memories Shared Between Today Show Co-Hosts
Craig mentioned that Hoda would say "Let's go Mets” as an agreed secret code of support to acknowledge Melvins promotion showing the shared friendship between personalities and their close dynamic working together in the high pressure live broadcast television space. Savannah found Hoda to be highly invested into Mets. Carson Daly presented Al Roker his gift as "legacy journal" so that his legacy may be carried down and given to future generations to read his journal. Also Craig Melvin gave to Daly from Roker a large jacket to use before and after his cold plunge routines which was said as "like a Michael Phelps throw-over” showcasing another close interpersonal dynamic between television personalities. This light hearted commentary showed off the playful banter of all those within the broadcast. Craig closed with Al’s sense of humor and a joking note that Al Roker "would make some joke about cold plunge and the shrinkage.” These on air shared jokes showcase dynamic interplay and friendship and support these individuals all carry with each other as they present stories.