The NBC anchor and broadcast journalist will permanently replace Kotb after she leaves the program.
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I am beyond excited and grateful.
Ive had a lot of conversations yesterday with a lot of people who mean a lot to me.
Craig Melvin and Hoda Kotb on ‘Today’.Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty
The show will be known asToday with Jenna & Friendsbeginning Jan. 13.
“I know Im making the right decision, but its a painful one.
And you all are the reason why.
I love youandits time for me to leave the show.”
Todayairs weekday mornings on NBC.
Watch Kotb and Melvin discuss the latter’s takeover in the clip above.
