Savannah Guthrie reveals Hoda Kotb’s disgusting mess after leaving ‘Today’
Savannah Guthrie has joked that her Today show co-host, Hoda Kotb, left behind a “disgusting” mess when she stepped away from the NBC broadcast last week.
The 53-year-old TV personality from Sandringham, Australia, appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon with her new co-host, 45-year-old Craig Melvin.
During the show, she talked about a video she made while cleaning the workspace left by Kotb, who left the show last week after 17 years.
Guthrie, who has co-hosted the Today show for more than 12 years, remembered the mess left in the former host’s work area after she left the New York City office.
The journalist shared, “It’s a new era, it’s the Craig era, and we go and we sit on the set and there are these trays. It might have a mint or whatever it is; we realized that all of the trays, they were all Hoda’s stuff and it was, like, one contact and expired bean dip and belly button lint and all this stuff.”
Guthrie can also be heard saying in the video, “Oh, hey girl – guess you didn’t want any of this s***! Don’t mind me … love you.”
Moving forward, she also showed a clear plastic tray that was filled with random items, which she threw all into a nearby trash can, saying, “Look at the tray—it had rust and barnacles on it—I mean, it was disgusting!”
It is pertinent to mention that Kotb’s last day on the Today show was last Friday, January 10, 2025.
In a recent Instagram post, Savannah Guthrie gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at the aftermath of Hoda Kotb’s departure from the ‘Today’ show. The photo shows a messy desk with papers scattered everywhere, coffee cups strewn about, and even a half-eaten bagel left behind.
Guthrie captioned the post, “This is what happens when @hodakotb leaves the studio in a hurry! Can’t believe the mess she left behind! #sloppystudio #cleanuponaislefour”
Fans were quick to comment on the post, with many jokingly calling out Kotb for her messy habits. One user wrote, “Hoda, you’ve got some explaining to do! ” While another added, “Looks like Hoda had a wild morning! “
It’s clear that Guthrie and Kotb have a playful and fun relationship, and fans love getting a glimpse into their off-screen antics. Hopefully, Kotb will clean up her act before her next appearance on the show!
Well, that’s it. After Hoda Kotb spent her final morning on Today last Friday, the beloved host will no longer show up on the 2025 TV schedule as a main co-anchor for the first time since she started in 2018. It has to feel especially odd for her longtime co-host Savannah Guthrie, but per the anchor, she wasn’t necessarily shocked Kotb made her decision.
As Guthrie welcomes a fresh partner in news with Craig Melvin as Hoda Kotb’s replacement, she recently reflected on the moment Hoda told her she was retiring. In her words to Parade:
I was shocked and not shocked. Hoda and I have talked for years about our dreams and part two of [our lives], and what it’s like to transition and be bold. I knew it was in her heart. She is as popular as ever. She’s as good as it gets. And she’s saying, No, I think I’ll go into the great unknown. And I find that so amazing. What I said to her right then and there, though, is that I’m going to set aside a moment for how I feel because to lose you is crushing.
Along with the anchors’ long professional relationship, it’s clear the pair are also good friends in life. With that in mind, Guthrie shared that they would often talk about the future together. During those heart to hearts, Guthrie gathered that Kotb’s time on Today could end, especially as the TV personality has become a mother in the past decade and turned 60.
It sounds like Guthrie is very proud of her now former co-anchor for choosing to “go into the great unknown” and try something new in her life. At the same time, when Kotb did tell Guthrie, not long before she shocked fans on TV, she also had to voice her own sadness regarding the loss of getting to work with her everyday.
But, what is Hoda Kotb’s “great unknown” moving forward? The anchor recently quipped she won’t be waking up as early for one, but has additionally talked about creating her own wellness app that is “affordable and accessible”, per Good Housekeeping. It’s also been reported that the former Today anchor could be conducting exclusive interviews for the 2026 Winter Olympics and 2028 Summer Olympics along with continuing her Making Space podcast.
While it’ll be weird for some time not to see Kotb and Guthrie together on Today in the mornings, it sounds like Guthrie and Craig Melvin are already getting along great and Kotb’s legacy on Today is just phenomenal.
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Savannah Guthrie, co-host of NBC’s Today show, recently spoke out about her feelings regarding her colleague Hoda Kotb’s decision to leave the morning show. In a candid interview, Guthrie admitted that she was both “shocked and not shocked” by Kotb’s departure.
Guthrie explained that while she was saddened to see Kotb leave, she also understood her colleague’s desire to explore new opportunities and challenges. “Hoda is such a talented and driven individual, and I know she will excel in whatever she chooses to do next,” Guthrie said.
Despite her mixed emotions, Guthrie expressed gratitude for the time she and Kotb spent working together on Today. “Hoda has been an incredible partner and friend, and I will miss her presence on the show immensely,” Guthrie said. “But I know that this is not goodbye, just a see you later.”
Fans of the Today show can rest assured that Guthrie will continue to hold down the fort as one of the show’s main anchors. And while Kotb may be moving on to new opportunities, her impact on the show and its viewers will not be forgotten.
Hoda Kotb is wrapping up her time as co-anchor of TODAY.
In September, Hoda announced her decision to leave her position on the show, although she plans to remain part of the NBC family.
As Hoda gets ready to embark on her next adventure, here’s everything you need to know about her last day on TODAY, from when it is to how it’s being celebrated on the show.
When is Hoda Kotb’s last day on TODAY?
Hoda’s last day as co-anchor of TODAY and co-host of TODAY with Hoda & Jenna is scheduled for Jan. 10, 2025.
Hoda Kotb’s last day on TODAY is scheduled for Jan. 10, 2025. Nathan Congleton / TODAY
Are there any celebrations for Hoda before she leaves TODAY?
So, what kind of festivities can you expect ahead of and on Hoda’s last day on TODAY?
On Dec. 18, Jenna Bush Hager shared on TODAY with Hoda & Jenna that her co-host will be celebrated the entire week leading up to her last day, which is set for Friday, Jan. 10, in the new year.
“You all know that Hoda’s last day is January 10, right? We’re celebrating you the whole week before,” Jenna said before turning to Hoda and saying there’s a “big announcement.”
She then revealed a very special celebration for Hoda’s last day.
“We are having a Hoda-bration for Hoda’s final show, and guess what? We’re going to have a live audience,” Jenna revealed.
“Wait what?!” Hoda exclaimed.
Jenna added that the show will happen live from Studio 8G at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City, which is where “Late Night with Seth Meyers” is filmed.
“There will be big surprises, lots of surprises that Hoda won’t even know about,” Jenna said, adding that she hopes she can get through it without crying.
Tickets to see the live show went on sale but registration is now closed. During Hoda’s recent appearance on “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” the talk show host mentioned how fast the tickets sold.
“I would love to tell people to get tickets, but you put them up online and it sold out in six minutes, so everybody’s coming,” Seth Meyers said.
However, fans can still tune in to catch the special episode of TODAY with Hoda & Jenna on Jan. 10 from the comfort of home.
“I was just thinking as I walked in here because this is going to be the spot …and to think that the last one is going to be live on a Friday, it’s going to be pretty cool,” Hoda told Meyers.
Jenna Bush Hager announced on Dec. 18 that there is going to be a “Hoda-bration” as part of Hoda Kotb’s last day on TODAY.Nathan Congleton / TODAY
“I realized that it was time for me to turn the page at 60, and to try something new,” she said to her TODAY family on Sept. 26. “I remembered standing outside looking at these beautiful bunch of people with these gorgeous signs, and I thought, ‘This is what the top of the wave feels like for me.’ And I thought it can’t get better, and I decided that this is the right time for me to kind of move on.”
“Obviously I had my kiddos late in life, and I was thinking that they deserve a bigger piece of my time pie that I have,” she said. “I feel like we only have a finite amount of time.”
She called leaving TODAY the “hardest thing in the world,” but promised she will remain with the NBC family in some sort of role.
She explained that the upcoming big change did scare her, but she feels it’s more like she’s “repotting,” a term she got from Maria Shriver.
“I love the term ‘repotting.’ It’s like you’re pulled up by your very roots, your foundation, everything that grounds you, and your roots are in the air, and you’re scared. ‘Where am I going to land?’” she said.
While Hoda has not shared exact details of where her “repotting” journey will take her, she said that she’s “been so turned on by the wellness space.”
Hoda said she wants to “live in wellness” after her time on TODAY comes to a close.
“I want to work in that space,” Hoda shared. “I want to start things. I’ve got things that are percolating inside that I’m going to hopefully have fully formed soon.”
While the specific details around Hoda’s next chapter might not be clear, she’s ready to embark on it with her full might.
“I love new adventures, and I’ve been on the ride of a lifetime,” she said. “And I think sometimes we’re afraid, because what could be better than this?”
Hoda Kotb has hinted that her next chapter will involve wellness — and spending more time with her kids.Nathan Congleton / TODAY
She’s also looking forward to spending more time with her daughters after she leaves TODAY. Largely, she’s excited by the thought of being able to take her daughters to school.
“It’s funny,” she said on the Dec. 18 episode of her “Making Space” podcast. “When I was mentioning here that I was going to leave the TODAY show, one of our producers came upstairs in the makeup room, and she said, ‘I want to say something to you.’ She goes, ‘My mother walking me to school every day was the best memory I’ve ever had.’
“And all I want to do is walk my kids to school,” she continued. “And it’s the simplest thing, with a cup of coffee, walking your kids to school. But all the little things, you get to see growth.”
Who is replacing Hoda Kotb?
Craig Melvin has been tapped to replace Hoda as the co-anchor of TODAY alongside Savannah Guthrie.
Craig will begin his co-anchor role on Jan. 13, 2025.
“I am beyond excited and grateful,” Craig said on TODAY Nov. 14. “This is the latest in a long line of blessings.”
Hoda said that Craig was “literally made for this job” when he was announced as her successor.
“You are that kind of good,” she added. “You have all the things that this job needs. You’re the right person for it.”
Craig won’t be leaving his post in the 3rd hour of TODAY, as he’s still scheduled to co-host alongside Al Roker, Dylan Dreyer and Sheinelle Jones.
He won’t be appearing during TODAY’s fourth hour, though, as it will debut as TODAY Jenna & Friends on Jan. 13. It will feature Jenna and a revolving cast of guest co-hosts and games until a permanent co-host is named.
Hoda Kotb, beloved co-host of TODAY, has announced that her last day on the show will be on Friday, February 18th. After over a decade of bringing joy, laughter, and heartwarming stories to viewers around the world, Hoda will be moving on to new and exciting opportunities.
Her final show promises to be a memorable one, filled with special guests, heartfelt tributes, and surprise moments. Fans can expect to see some of Hoda’s closest friends and colleagues stopping by to share their favorite memories and wish her well on her next chapter.
Hoda’s infectious energy, genuine kindness, and unwavering positivity have made her a beloved figure in the world of morning television. Her departure from TODAY will undoubtedly leave a void, but her legacy will live on through the countless lives she has touched and inspired.
So mark your calendars and tune in to Hoda’s final show on Friday, February 18th to bid farewell to a true icon of morning television. Don’t miss this emotional and uplifting send-off as we celebrate the incredible career of Hoda Kotb on TODAY.
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